hey guys, thanks for your sympathy. somehow after reading about railton ordeal my gate falling on the back of my car is not nearly as frustrating as an ignorant person damaging someone's property like railton's rx8. anyways, if anyone knows of a good paint shop downtown i would appreciate a friendly tip. i would hate to have some hack do a bad job. i have had enough of that with the various contractors working on my house!! hey railton, let us know how things work for you. if it isn't too far maybe i will go to the same place.