Bug Wagon Colour Choice
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Bug Wagon Colour Choice
Time has come for a bit of tlc on the body front - a bit of rust has appeared on a rear arch. The old girl is 13 years old now, so, to be fair, she could do with a lick of paint.
The problem - repair and refresh in the original blue black mica.
Or, go for a full respray?
I do not want to make it look odd or too in yer face - I like the sleeper quality. I still want to keep the car in a shade of black or possibly dark grey or some kind.
Any opinions or colour recommendations? Once the body is under the knife I may well go for a new suspension and wheel combo, including the arches getting pulled/rolled to accomodate wider rubber. Again, any ideas. Aiming to seek out a good body shop in the NE in the coming months, so need to decide by then.
The problem - repair and refresh in the original blue black mica.
Or, go for a full respray?
I do not want to make it look odd or too in yer face - I like the sleeper quality. I still want to keep the car in a shade of black or possibly dark grey or some kind.
Any opinions or colour recommendations? Once the body is under the knife I may well go for a new suspension and wheel combo, including the arches getting pulled/rolled to accomodate wider rubber. Again, any ideas. Aiming to seek out a good body shop in the NE in the coming months, so need to decide by then.
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I actually really like the newage wagon in black, although I've never seen the blue black mica in the flesh, and I normally prefer black cars to be solid rather than metallic. I actually think a proper solid ink black (pic above looks solid!) would maybe best if future value is to be taken into consideration.
Alternatively I have a crystal grey blob wagon and actually I really like the 'slightly darker than silver' colour, but I think a darker pearl grey met would look really classy too, something like Audi Dolphine grey, but I'm sure there's better dark greys out there.
Alternatively I have a crystal grey blob wagon and actually I really like the 'slightly darker than silver' colour, but I think a darker pearl grey met would look really classy too, something like Audi Dolphine grey, but I'm sure there's better dark greys out there.
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I actually really like the newage wagon in black, although I've never seen the blue black mica in the flesh, and I normally prefer black cars to be solid rather than metallic. I actually think a proper solid ink black (pic above looks solid!) would maybe best if future value is to be taken into consideration.
Alternatively I have a crystal grey blob wagon and actually I really like the 'slightly darker than silver' colour, but I think a darker pearl grey met would look really classy too, something like Audi Dolphine grey, but I'm sure there's better dark greys out there.
Alternatively I have a crystal grey blob wagon and actually I really like the 'slightly darker than silver' colour, but I think a darker pearl grey met would look really classy too, something like Audi Dolphine grey, but I'm sure there's better dark greys out there.
I will be visiting a few local bodyshops to get some ideas/quotes soon.
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Well, she's off for a body refresh in a couple of weeks to a local body shop. Keeping the Blue/Black Mica, getting the scuffs painted (mirrors, bumpers, rear spoiler edge etc), rust removed from the rear arch, and a full machine polish. Just a smidge over £700. I may get a few more items done once she in so may get slightly higher.
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Well, the car is back from the body shop after its refresh. All the typical touch points have been made good - mirrors, all the corners. The rear spoiler re-done as it was always a bit marked since I bought it many moons ago. Wiper arms all done. Front bumper had numerous scuffs and scrapes - all fixed. Rust cut out of the rear wheel arch and made good. Full machine polish too. Very pleased with the end results. There are still a few scratches on the rear bumper where the dogs have kindly clawed on their way into the boot. But I'm not getting too picky about things like this, as the car is an everyday car and the dogs will continue to get in and out. Mind you, a fitted bumper protector would be good - any ideas?
All in all, with some extras that I had not quoted for, the job came to just over £800, which I think is reasonable. Pics are on a grassy incline in the back garden, so the angles are a bit funny!
All in all, with some extras that I had not quoted for, the job came to just over £800, which I think is reasonable. Pics are on a grassy incline in the back garden, so the angles are a bit funny!
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