It has been hardly 3 months, and I have a minor accident :=(

The left fender is gone, completely and needs replacement.
Fortunatly, the bumper is intact.

My exterior colour is Graphite Pearl. Being my first body/paint job ever, I am so confused with the various options given by different body shops. I would GREATLY appreciate if you can please suggest me something, or may be if you have gone through the same pain and agony, you can share your experience with me.

1. Whats the best paint ?
I have been given options as SIKKEN, BASF, and ten different paints.
I dont mind spending a li'l over, as far as I get durable results.

2. How do I decide which body shop is better ?
I have talked to people and they all have given me different names. Any suggestion as in how should I pick.

Thanks.

 

As far as the fender goes, I would stick with a Honda fender, not an aftermarket fender. The paint depends primarily on the body shop doing the job. The brand of the paint doesn't matter as much as the quality of the actual prep, and paint job itself.