What bodyshop do you use?
02 June 2013, 09:41 PM
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What bodyshop do you use?
I have a bits of spray work needed on my Impreza, I'm desperately trying to get it ready for the Uxbridge Auto show, but I don't have a regular bodyshop to do the work.
I need side skirts, 4 x spats, 22b vents, front bumper, fog covers and P1 splitter, all spraying in 230 white, but need to give the parts without the car and trust they'll be a good colour match without needing to rob a bank to pay for it all
I'm in High Wycombe but work in Central London, travelling in via the M40/A40, so dropping off and collecting my parts is not an issue, I just need some decent recommendations please.
I need side skirts, 4 x spats, 22b vents, front bumper, fog covers and P1 splitter, all spraying in 230 white, but need to give the parts without the car and trust they'll be a good colour match without needing to rob a bank to pay for it all
I'm in High Wycombe but work in Central London, travelling in via the M40/A40, so dropping off and collecting my parts is not an issue, I just need some decent recommendations please.
03 June 2013, 08:03 AM
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I use C&K Motors in Leominster. PM Prodriverules on here - I know it's a hike, but you could always courier the stuff or take the opportunity for a drive out - it's a great set of A-roads across there
03 June 2013, 10:15 AM
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Thanks Jon, as much as I think at trip to see him is something I'd love to do, his work is fantastic, I just don't know if it'll happen because I'm always busy with work or general life.
After recently couriering a bumper I sold on ebay, I swore never to do that again, it was a complete ball ache from start to finish
After recently couriering a bumper I sold on ebay, I swore never to do that again, it was a complete ball ache from start to finish
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03 June 2013, 10:31 PM
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Yeah, I'll be there in one form or another Si, I just feel like it's all caught up with me and I neither have the time or money at the moment!!
I still have other jobs to do on top of the spray work, such as pistons and seal kit for the 4pots, plus they need fitting, arch rolling, FMIC still needs extra touches, engine bay is a state, dent removal on a few panels, need a stereo, MOT, tax, insurance etc etc etc!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I still have other jobs to do on top of the spray work, such as pistons and seal kit for the 4pots, plus they need fitting, arch rolling, FMIC still needs extra touches, engine bay is a state, dent removal on a few panels, need a stereo, MOT, tax, insurance etc etc etc!!!!!!!!!!!!!
03 June 2013, 10:36 PM
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I need months, not weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's been on a SORN for about 14/15 months now, but I just have too many hobbies as I get older and the car keeps taking a back seat in life, now of course I'm panicking about being ready!! Always the way
It's been on a SORN for about 14/15 months now, but I just have too many hobbies as I get older and the car keeps taking a back seat in life, now of course I'm panicking about being ready!! Always the way
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I'm in the same boat looking for a decent bodyshop and got the same things to respray in 230 white lol
Was thinking of making the journey to Ryan but fuel costs of two cars there and back are putting me off. If I can't find a local bodyshop then might have to bite the bullet and go there.
Was thinking of making the journey to Ryan but fuel costs of two cars there and back are putting me off. If I can't find a local bodyshop then might have to bite the bullet and go there.
03 June 2013, 11:57 PM
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Keep me updated on this thread or via PM if you do find anywhere and I'll do the same for you.
I've got a few places to try now and I'm waiting for a quotation to come back to me for a place just outside Wycombe towards Rich at FB tunings workshop.
I've got a few places to try now and I'm waiting for a quotation to come back to me for a place just outside Wycombe towards Rich at FB tunings workshop.
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A few bits and pieces, battery relocation, new turbo/injectors, under-bonnet sparkle and a bit of plasti-dipping as a starter - check this out for my toils
https://www.scoobynet.com/projects-4...3-re-work.html
https://www.scoobynet.com/projects-4...3-re-work.html
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I'm in the same boat looking for a decent bodyshop and got the same things to respray in 230 white lol
Was thinking of making the journey to Ryan but fuel costs of two cars there and back are putting me off. If I can't find a local bodyshop then might have to bite the bullet and go there.
Was thinking of making the journey to Ryan but fuel costs of two cars there and back are putting me off. If I can't find a local bodyshop then might have to bite the bullet and go there.
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The cost fuel is tiny compared to the cost of a decent respray so I wouldn't let that put you off. I found when using Ryan that there are little bits that you don't even consider that he just does and that made all of the difference - he's a scooby nut and will treat your car differently to someone who churns out insurance jobs most of the time
I guess your right and that's what I'm thinking as he knows scoobys like the back of his hand. When you have a place near you can always pop in and check on the progress.
Last bodyshop I used for my other car gave me a tub full of screw and nuts they couldn't bother to fit after finishing the car lol
08 June 2013, 12:39 AM
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Cliff have a chat with Mirror Finish in Saunderton
https://www.facebook.com/MirrorFinishBodyshop?fref=ts
I know the fella from when he sprayed my green impreza
https://www.facebook.com/MirrorFinishBodyshop?fref=ts
I know the fella from when he sprayed my green impreza
10 June 2013, 10:57 PM
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Cliff have a chat with Mirror Finish in Saunderton
https://www.facebook.com/MirrorFinishBodyshop?fref=ts
I know the fella from when he sprayed my green impreza
https://www.facebook.com/MirrorFinishBodyshop?fref=ts
I know the fella from when he sprayed my green impreza
15 June 2013, 08:27 PM
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I'm in the same boat looking for a decent bodyshop and got the same things to respray in 230 white lol
Was thinking of making the journey to Ryan but fuel costs of two cars there and back are putting me off. If I can't find a local bodyshop then might have to bite the bullet and go there.
Was thinking of making the journey to Ryan but fuel costs of two cars there and back are putting me off. If I can't find a local bodyshop then might have to bite the bullet and go there.
have a look at these photos I've taken for you.
Lee at Mirror finish (the link is above) did the work and is absoloutely spot on, I'll go back again and again now
Parts sprayed were:
1. front bumper
2. front bumper fog covers
3. front grill
4. 22b style bonnet vents
5. Side skirts
The skirts are not fitted but pictured loose below.....
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