good paintshop near Portland or Seattle?

[norma]

My black 73 badly needs some paint but I want to do it right. Anybody know of a really good paintshop in the Northwest? I need some body work too. Thanks.

[nbcbird]

There is really only one you need to consider: Haury's Lake City Collision (about 115th and Lake City Way in Seattle). Jeff Butler is a very active member of the local Puget Sound Chapter BMWCCA.

[supark]

Haurys is definitely top notch - unfortunately their prices are also pretty high. Aki's in Ballard also has a good rep, as well as Metro Auto Rebuild up in cap hill

[NinnyHammer7]

I can vouch for Haury's. Had my brand new 2007 Jetta GLI in there after a rear end collision and 9k worth of work. It may have taken awhile (insurance disputes) but the end result was well worth it. Jeff is a great guy and if I can afford it someday I wouldn't mind taking my '72 there for some work.

I have also heard very good things about DreamWorks somewhere up North of Seattle

[lip277]

I have not had to do any 'bodywork' - but http://www.eurotechbodywerkes.com/ in Kirkland rolled the fenders on my E9 last summer. They did a very nice job.

Whwn I was there, I saw several Porsche 356's, mid 70's 911's, Karmann Ghia's, and a couple of 2002's as well as a VERY nice E9 to boot.

They also had the mix of new hardware to boot.

I also know Jeff Butler (owner of Haury's in Seattle).

For me - It would be a difficult choice - It comes down to personal preference.... I don't think you would have a negative outcome with either.

Good luck

[Preyupy]

I can also recomend Holman's auto body on Roosevelt way, north end of the U District in Seattle. Paul does a very good job and his prices are very fair.