Regional rust removal, repair, refurb and respray?

Regional rust removal, repair, refurb and respray?

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Omi

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151 posts

221 months

Tuesday 30th August 2016
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Hey folks, long time lurker.

I've got an E30 3-series which I'm too attached to for my own good. She's mechanically sound, but getting pulled to bits for a mechanical tidy up, refresh and further upgrades.

Which leaves the shell... Very solid, but a couple of problem spots - rotten lower boot pockets, acid rotted battery tray, corrosion on inner arch structure join, little hole in scuttle and a little scabbing along lower body and arches. Nothing catastrophic. I know these cars well and the typical rot hotspots are mostly clean!

I'm looking for a local place with a real eye for detail, quality workmanship and reasonable pricing to strip down as required to do proper repairs and a full respray in the same (metallic) colour. Ideally this will include rolling the thing over and cleaning/resealing the underside as a preventative measure.

Car will likely be partially stripped. I was going to drop both subframes to get on with my stuff while it's in the bodyshop, but a rolling shell will no doubt be more convenient to anyone but me!

Any ideas on good folks to approach?

rawkyjnr

259 posts

170 months

Thursday 1st September 2016
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My 928 is currently in with Heaton Park Coachworks, seems widely regarded as the place to be up here.

Omi

Original Poster:

151 posts

221 months

Saturday 24th September 2016
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HPC isn't an option, just bumping this for any other recommendations. Thanks!

eldavo

543 posts

169 months

Saturday 8th October 2016
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Hey Omi - I'd speak to Garry Rowe at GBR Body Repair in Throckley.

Loves his classics and his work is fantastic whilst not breaking the bank either.

r129sl

9,518 posts

202 months

Thursday 13th October 2016
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Paul King at KTD in Dunston, Gateshead has always been good to me and on a budget.