I want to get a slight ding and scrape on Mel's 328i Touring sorted out without breaking the bank, and wondered if anyone knows of a good reliable bodyshop in the Beds/Herts area that I could use?
Doesn't have to be yank friendly of course and I'm not looking to spend a lot on it. Just dress it up a bit with some new paint and knock the ding out.
Many thanks.
I know of one in Leighton Buzzard.
http://www.purelypaintwork.co.uk/The chap is called Mick, he's got a C5 Vette and also had a z/28 last year and loves American cars.
He painted my TR7 V8 and my XJ-S and also my brothers Land Rover V8.
He is generally pretty good on price and if asked will deal in cash ;)
Tell him Matt with the red TR7 and Camaro recommened him.
They're just round the corner from my work !
Why have I not heard of them before !!??
May take a gander over there one day. (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Quoting: 300bhp per ton
The chap is called Mick, he's got a C5 Vette and also had a z/28 last year and loves American cars
And why doesn't he come to our meets . . . (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Come on 300BHP . . . your not spreading the gospel. (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Thanks mate!
Might give them a look if I can't find better closer to Hitchin.
Seems a shame taking a repmobile to a place that would really appreciate the IROC!
Quoting: Roadkill
And why doesn't he come to our meets . . .
Come on 300BHP . . . your not spreading the gospel
Pretty sure he's been to a meet or two. As he orignally told me about you guys, however this was when you used to meet on a different day, in the evening I think.
Quoting: 300bhp per ton
Pretty sure he's been to a meet or two. As he orignally told me about you guys, however this was when you used to meet on a different day, in the evening I think.
Ahhh . . . . May be an idea to pop over at some point and let him know we've moved . . . (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Will do. Sure he'll be up for it once the better weather sets in anyhow.
May enquire about having the Caddy's (shell) sprayed over the winter . . . (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Hmm, small world.
Seems our Admin lady here has had alot of paint work done by them for her and her husbands car.
More recommendations . . . . (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/up.gif)
Definately gonna be letting them have a look at the Cadillac. (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/up.gif)
BTW, apparently they're looking to move into new premises, just across the road this year . . . . (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Quoting: Giblets
I want to get a slight ding and scrape on Mel's 328i Touring sorted out without breaking the bank
How bad is it?
Mick at
http://www.purelypaintwork.co.uk/ is a good guy know him for 15 yrs now... tell him Baz sent ya and he will sort you out...
He only has the C4 LT1 now and a few other toys but the Z28 has gone...
Baz
Is it a teal green LT1 as i saw one the other day
Probably a bit far for you, but D & F Crash Repairs, have been excellent for me in the past. they are based by DaimlerChysler HQ, near willen in MK.
took my Dodge over ther to get a quote for taking out scrathes etc, they even pointed out minor bumps they would get out as well.
Quoting: Rocky
How bad is it?
Not bad Rocky.
Two small dents on the rear arch and some scratching, plus scratching on the bumper that just needs paint.
Fancy a pop at it?
I'm not looking for a concours finish here.
I will take a pic and post it here tomorrow.
Quoting: Rocky
is it a teal green LT1 as i saw one the other day
yep there are some pics in the link on his website.
Nice looking car although I think Mick has had a lot of gearbox issues with it.
Quoting: Giblets
Not bad Rocky.
Two small dents on the rear arch and some scratching, plus scratching on the bumper that just needs paint.
Fancy a pop at it?
I'm not looking for a concours finish here.
I will take a pic and post it here tomorrow.
Give us some pics mate, How quick do you need it doing i have a TA in at the mo which is stripped further than mine for a bare metal and re-build so should go out better than GM did it. So obviously thats eating all my time up at the mo.
Quoting: Rocky
Give us some pics mate, How quick do you need it doing i have a TA in at the mo which is stripped further than mine for a bare metal and re-build so should go out better than GM did it. So obviously thats eating all my time up at the mo.
I'll post a pic tomorrow mate.
Not an urgent job to be fair but would like it done before Easter. Can you get a paint match OK?
Here ya go Rocky
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What do you reckon?
I should think a bodyshop will do the whole rear quarter, the black plastic bit would need replacing as it isnt painted if you wanted, Its not a bad repair but i just dont have the time at the mo and wouldnt want to let you down getting it back for Easter. But i recommend you dont take it to a large bodyshop that churns out the cars as the work wont be as good, Small ones with the right equipment will do you a better job. Just email me if you need any advise etc.
Thanks mate.
Gonna get a quote today from a bodyshop in the next village (Shillington) with the instruction that we need a CHEAP fix as insurance won't be involved.
If they quote me hundreds I'll probably just leave it. I'm not paying for a new rear quarter for a minor scuff like that.
Under £200 and I'd get it done.
Quoting: Giblets
I'm not paying for a new rear quarter for a minor scuff like that.
I'd guess Rocky meant they'd
spray the whole rear quarter as there's no obvious trim lines or indents to help hide a partial blow-over.
As far as the trim goes . . . Just gently file or sand the sharp raised parts around the scratches and then back-to-black the trim.
It won't be perfect but chances are unless someone is specifically looking they won't spot it.
As long as it's shiny with decent looking wheels people tend not to check for details.
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You mean 'back to black' the trim right?
Good call, I might do that.
Quoting: Giblets
You mean 'back to black' the trim right?
That's what I said. (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)
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A normal bodyshop will find it easier to do a panel as blow-ins are quite tricky to do, As there a 3 scuff/dents it would be more cost effective to do the quarter. Paint alone with primer etc will be around £50
There's a new replacement rear quarter going on fleabay for £150 but with paint and labour that will take the cost above what I'm willing to spend.
A local mobile Bump and Ding specialist reckons he can have a go at pulling out the ding on the arch or filling it. Problem is it's double skinned on that spot.
Approx £120 for the job all in. I reckon he'll do a 90% decent job, or it could cost me over £500 for the proper job.
I rekon £325-£375 for a proper job
Yeah, and thats double what the wife wants me to spend on it!
Given the other multiple minor scratches and thoroughly kerbed alloys I don't see the point in thrwoing major lolly at it.
Spend it on your Iroc (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Rocky
Spend it on your Iroc
Spoken like a true businessman!
What do you guys think of the job done by Bumps & Dings?
£140 all in.
Before:
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After:
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Looks good as new to me!
Quoting: Giblets
Looks good as new to me!
Yup. (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/up.gif)
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What happened about the plastic trim bit ?
He repaired it.
I think he sanded it down and painted it too as it was only scratched.
Very cool. (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/cool.gif)
Where did you take it in the end ? (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Twas a mobile guy based in Shillington (next village) called 'Bumps & Dings'.
He came to me which saved a load of hassle. Even he was pleased with his own work on that job, as it would have cost at least £500 to have a new rear quarter sourced, painted and fitted!