I contacted Champion & Aikman after someone smashed our Lexus from behind. The insurance company paid over $8,000.00 for the repairs which included the money for the Lexus pearl metallic paint. When we first got it back you could see the difference in the paint they used. It had a slightly yellowing affect but it wasn't that noticeable. Also the shiny gold plating on the Lexus insignia and the ES300 were just painted with a dull gold paint. It looks like crap. I should have made them do the right thing and use the correct Lexus paint but at that point I was just happy to be driving again. Now about 3 years later the parts they painted have peeled off and mold is growing under those parts where the paint hasn't flaked off. All the parts they painted are flat white and the front half of the original paint looks flawless. If anyone wants to see pictures I would be happy to show you so you don't go through the devaluation of your vehicle from this con - artist. He got 8 grand and did a 3 grand job.
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