A body or collision shop uses restoration work as fill in work when there aren't enough insurance jobs. The problem is that the insurance work is very lucrative and restoration work isn't unless done on an hourly basis so when insurance business picks up your car goes to the back of the line. I've made the same mistake as you did and it is frustrating. Taking it to a shop that specializes in restoration work will help you get the car back quicker but be prepared to spend way more than the guesstimate they give you. There are many guys that intended to spend x and ended up spending triple x.
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