# What are the Best Auto Painters in Central California / Bay Area? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** california\ **Created:** [December 26, 2007, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-best-auto-painters-in-central-california-bay-area/8697 "2007-12-26T20:01:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cdavidson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/aca169/32.png) [@cdavidson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdavidson)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2007, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-best-auto-painters-in-central-california-bay-area/8697/1 "2007-12-26T20:01:39Z")
I live in Northern Califonia near San Francisco. I have a 98 BMW Z3 and I am looking for a auto painting firm that does an excellent job. I also need a new rag top and would love a company that does it all but quality is the most important factor. I found a nationwide firm, CertaPro but I cannot find any reviews - anyone know this firm? I can work with a firm that is located any place between San Mateo and Modesto California. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2007, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-best-auto-painters-in-central-california-bay-area/8697/2 "2007-12-26T20:54:17Z")
Um…you can spend $10,000 and more for a custom paint job. California has lots of primo shops. Best bet if you want a truely primo paint job is to go to auto shows and ask the guys there. They’ll know. ---
**Author:** ![charles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6f9a4e/32.png) [@charles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charles)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-best-auto-painters-in-central-california-bay-area/8697/3 "2007-12-27T00:33:14Z")
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