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SnowMachine
Original Poster
10 posts
17 months
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Does anybody have any idea what the cost of replacing a front wing on a V8V is and any recommendations for a specialist to carry out that work (location not important). I managed to split the wing at the top of the wheel arch in a very low speed coming together with a wall and I don't believe it is repairable.
Thanks in advance for any advice
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GR1FF1F
492 posts
103 months
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Had to have this done on mine a couple of years back. Parked in a car park and someone knocked it while I was gone for 10 minutes (Aargh). Didn't even notice when I got back to the car but saw a hairline crack the following day + tell tale paint marks.
Anyway, IIRC, the wings are polycarbonate, and it ain't cheap. If memory serves me correctly it was in the region of £7k on insurance.
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V8V CG
130 posts
33 months
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In similar circumstances, I was promised by Fairweather Auto-Shine in Exeter that when I got the car back I wouldn't be able to tell the wing had been replaced, and I couldn't. Very good work. I crunched the valance, too, so my cost wouldn't be a good guide. http://www.fairweatherauto-shine.co.uk/
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johnnyBv8
756 posts
60 months
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There are a couple of used ones on eBay at £200 ish. Not damaged, but marked/scratched etc....you'd be getting a bodyhop to fit and paint it anyway. Probably your cheapest option, and I don't really see any downside compared to buying a new part.
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Ice27
684 posts
28 months
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snuffy
2,606 posts
153 months
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Ice27 said: That's a handy site. My wheels centres are a bit pish, £45 for some nice new ones !
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Lunablack
2,844 posts
31 months
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snuffy said: That's a handy site.
My wheels centres are a bit pish, £45 for some nice new ones ! Or you can have my almost brand new but unmarked ones for £30 quid  (had wheel colour changed just after I'd bought them)....
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snuffy
2,606 posts
153 months
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Lunablack said: Or you can have my almost brand new but unmarked ones for £30 quid (had wheel colour changed just after I'd bought them).... Oh. I've done it now. Never mind.
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With these feet
3,711 posts
84 months
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The wings are moulded composite that repairs the same way as fibreglass. You have to ensure all the damage is found as it splits into layers. I use a fibreglass repair kit and have had no issues, had more damage sometime afterwards and the wing cracked in a different place! Id guess this is where your damage is as well.. 
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shunt
458 posts
94 months
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Lunablack said: Or you can have my almost brand new but unmarked ones for £30 quid (had wheel colour changed just after I'd bought them).... I'll have them for £30 if they're still up for grabs?
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Mr Aston Martin
329 posts
29 months
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GR1FF1F said: Had to have this done on mine a couple of years back. Parked in a car park and someone knocked it while I was gone for 10 minutes (Aargh). Didn't even notice when I got back to the car but saw a hairline crack the following day + tell tale paint marks.
Anyway, IIRC, the wings are polycarbonate, and it ain't cheap. If memory serves me correctly it was in the region of £7k on insurance. +1. WS performed my repair, replacing the wing and respraying the bonnet and drivers door to ensure a seemless colour match ensuring a great job.
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BingoBob
1,080 posts
16 months
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Would you bring the car to the UK to get the work done? Or are you looking just in Switzerland?
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Lunablack
2,844 posts
31 months
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shunt said: I'll have them for £30 if they're still up for grabs? They're yours I'll PM you when I get back into the UK..... Sometime next week... 
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Jockman
7,093 posts
29 months
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Lunablack said: They're yours I'll PM you when I get back into the UK..... Sometime next week... I've seen those in your garage....and they ain't worth £30
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shunt
458 posts
94 months
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Jockman said: I've seen those in your garage....and they ain't worth £30 Oh no, they'd best be like new or the deals off. But I'm guessing there's a lying Jock in here
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AMDBSNick
2,249 posts
31 months
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shunt said: Oh no, they'd best be like new or the deals off. But I'm guessing there's a lying Jock in here Ignore the little blue fella, he's got a right one on him today 
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Jockman
7,093 posts
29 months
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shunt said: Oh no, they'd best be like new or the deals off. But I'm guessing there's a lying Jock in here Oh, they're definitely 'like' new Shunt  And for the avoidance of any doubt Shunt, Luna is a top bloke - straight as a lace - and those centres are in pristine condition. A quick look on ebay tells me you would be paying a lot more elsewhere 
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Lunablack
2,844 posts
31 months
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shunt said: But I'm guessing there's a lying Jock in here Correct . I'm sure you'll be delighted with them.... I'll post a pic up when I get home so you can see what you're getting....
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shunt
458 posts
94 months
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Lunablack said: Correct . I'm sure you'll be delighted with them.... I'll post a pic up when I get home so you can see what you're getting.... I'm sure they are Luna, I had the wheels done a few months ago & my slightly pitted centre have been bugging me ever since. Where are you in the UK? I'm flitting between Manchester & Liverpool.
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Lunablack
2,844 posts
31 months
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I've sent you a PM
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