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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 01:04 PM
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Default How good are "Chips Away"?

Found a small ding (about 1 inch) in the door of my new BMW. I want to get it sorted to prevent and rust etc. What are Chips Away like for finish and quality on the repairs?
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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All I know is the guy I have used is excellent ........ but they are all franchises so it depends on the guy you guet I suppose.

Not sure a bouts dents though, I use a different company for that. Dent Technique

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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 01:07 PM
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Depending on where you are, these guys are excellent: Little Knocks Vehicle Smart Repair Centre - Car Bodywork & Accident Repair

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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 01:08 PM
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there a franchise, so some good some bad.

i used a guy in nottingham, fantastic job he did to, my old vauxhall astra with black metalic paint and the bits he did i couldn't see after. took a dent (my sister opened my dads car door into mine , the cow! ) out and got rid of some scuffs and a few little bits here and there.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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I scraped my Subaru and got Chips Away in Woking to sort it, looked as new afterwards plus you get a guarantee (12 months I think). But, a few months after I noticed it had started to get that orange peel effect.

Was going to take it back, but the car got stolen.

You should be ok, just make sure you get a guarantee.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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Thanks for the replies. I guess it's more of a paint chip than a dent. I guess with Chips Away you do take the risk of getting someone of unknown ability unless you can get a recommendation from someone who's had the same person before.

I live near Nottingham, so Little Knocks is too far, but thanks for the info anyway.

Tigdy, do you remember the name of the person who sorted you out?

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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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sorry mate no ,was about 6/7 years ago. name of the only guy in the area is martin but dont remember that name im afraid, was an older guy so may have retired.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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As above, depends on the bloke running it in your area.
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