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  1. chipcaldwell

    Florida - Recommended Body Shop for Collision Repair

    Thanks for the advice. I sent an email yesterday to USAA staying just that. That it was the first USAA adjuster who recommended Windermere and that if they prefer another body shop to please advise me so long as our pre-agreed criteria of having repaired "at least 1 Lucid" is met. And that USAA...
  2. chipcaldwell

    Florida - Recommended Body Shop for Collision Repair

    Page 3 of my story. Need some advice. My USAA engaged an outside adjuster who provided a second estimate. It is still about $5K lower than the Windermere Collision Center Orlando quote. All of that difference is a result of Windermere's non-negotiable $125 hourly rate and the adjuster's $95 cap...
  3. chipcaldwell

    AG3 Atlanta for PPF & tint recommendations?

    Would you recommend AG3? Any tips or areas the PPF isn't up to your expectations? Tx in advance for your input..... Chip
  4. chipcaldwell

    Considering Paint protection film (PPF)

    Tx, hmp. Where did you have it done & would you recommend? And, to clarify, after the XPEL Ultimate Fusion, you applied Opti-Seal, then Opti-Coat Pro3? Thanks is advance ..... Chip
  5. chipcaldwell

    AG3 Atlanta for PPF & tint recommendations?

    Thanks. Did you use XPEL+ or Ultimate or Stealth? And gloss or matte? Mine is Zenith Red; I'm leaning toward gloss. And did you tint? If so, 35 on sides or roof? Thanks in advance for your input.... Chip
  6. chipcaldwell

    AG3 Atlanta for PPF & tint recommendations?

    Oops. Accidentally posted in South Central. So, ... Has anyone used AG3 in Atlanta for full PPF & full tinting? Recommend? Any tips or advice (like how handle Lucid logo on front)? Thanks in advance. .... Chip
  7. chipcaldwell

    AG3 Atlanta for PPF & tint recommendations?

    I am considering AG3 Atlanta for full PPF & full tinting. Has anyone used them & recommend? Any tips or advice (like how to handle Lucid front logo)? Thanks in advance . .... Chip
  8. chipcaldwell

    Considering Paint protection film (PPF)

    Did you have AP3 PPF & tint your Lucid?I am considering them. Tx... Chip
  9. chipcaldwell

    Anyone who has not done PPF/ceramic coating?

    Thanks for the tip re Foretoo.
  10. chipcaldwell

    Anyone who has not done PPF/ceramic coating?

    May I ask where you had your PPF done? I'm in St Augustine but willing to drive. Tx.... Chip
  11. chipcaldwell

    SunTek ok?

    Is this statement by Empire in Orlando accurate? "The SunTek and STEK Paint Protection Films we deploy speak volumes over most standard vinyl and PPF. These quality 8mm thick protection films are added to front-end or whole vehicle bodies .... .... 12-year Warranty. Best of all, it also...
  12. chipcaldwell

    Anyone who has not done PPF/ceramic coating?

    As with Brad, after 9000 miles, I found 4 chips. I've decided now is the time to PPF. I received this comment from Empire in Orlando; they use SunTek. Any comments? "The SunTek and STEK Paint Protection Films we deploy speak volumes over most standard vinyl and PPF supplied by dealers or other...
  13. chipcaldwell

    Florida - Recommended Body Shop for Collision Repair

    Thanks so much for the advice. In anticipation of potential problems I just emailed USAA advising them that the negotiation is between USAA and Windermere and that if they are not able to reach an agreement in which my out-of-pocket is $0 (minus deductible) to please advise me which body shop...
  14. chipcaldwell

    Florida - Recommended Body Shop for Collision Repair

    Page 3 of my repair story. So I just posted that Windermere Collision hourly rate is $125 while USAA estimate used $95, resulting in a $15K gap. I dropped the car off yesterday so USAA will now start working with Windermere. I am expecting either or both to call me, advising me that I must pay...
  15. chipcaldwell

    Florida - Recommended Body Shop for Collision Repair

    Page 2 of my story. So, #1 Dayas Collision in Orlando was purchased by another company & no longer works on Lucid. #2 My USAA rep suggested Windermere Collision in Winter Park. Dropped it off yesterday. Despite not being on the approved Lucid list & not mentioned in this Forum, Windermere...
  16. chipcaldwell

    Florida - Recommended Body Shop for Collision Repair

    Both fenders passenger side scraped to the metal, 5 panels. Plus both wheels to be replaced.
  17. chipcaldwell

    Florida - Recommended Body Shop for Collision Repair

    Great process. I will attempt to follow the same. I am halfway there. When USAA told me I could receive a check from them then take it to a body shop of my choosing, I pointed out that their website stated that their process was for me to select a body shop and then they would negotiate with...
  18. chipcaldwell

    Florida - Recommended Body Shop for Collision Repair

    I'm having the same problem. USAA told me I could take my car to fantastic finishes but I would have to pay the $14,000 difference between the two estimates. I told them that that wasn't acceptable and that I expected them to identify a quality body shop that had done at least one Lucid and I...
  19. chipcaldwell

    Florida - Recommended Body Shop for Collision Repair

    Thanks for the advice, Borski. I contacted Lucid & they provided the following list of "recommended" (they do not "approve" apparently). Does anyone have experience with any of these? Thanks in advance. Countach Auto Body 111 San Lorenzo Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33146 (305) 443-1468 Dayas...
  20. chipcaldwell

    Glass Canopy: To Tint or Not to Tint

    Where did you start the 20? Above driver's head or farther back? Tx in advance
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