Good bodyshops near Reading. Respray and fit. MX5
Good bodyshops near Reading. Respray and fit. MX5
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WetPaint

Original Poster:

1,212 posts

210 months

Thursday 15th September 2011
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Ive been shunted in my rear.

Third party happy to pay for the repair so Im looking for a reputable bodyshop in or close to Reading who can remove the old stuff then paint and fit the new stuff.

Its a mk1 Mx5 and its the rear bumper and numberplate panel. Ive sourced the parts myslef so just looking for the labour.

Any suggestions?

Skaffen

514 posts

237 months

Thursday 15th September 2011
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I've not used these guys, but have heard good things about them...

http://www.specialisedpaintwork.com/

... their prices are unlikely to be low, mind you, but you can always ask smile.

BerksJack

1,155 posts

195 months

Thursday 15th September 2011
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Our company uses Sunnyside autos in Elgar rd for all of the vehicle repairs. The fleet manager is always pleased with their work.

nickg123

582 posts

272 months

Thursday 15th September 2011
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I honestly can't say enough good things about Frazer Phipps who owns/runs Headley Bodyshop (in Newbury near the Racecourse) - He's into classic porsches and has a great eye for detail but doesn't charge the earth as he does all run of the mill stuff too....

Tel 01635 898330 or 07880 725346 - He does all the company cars here and all my own (plus family cars and anyone else i recommend) - yet to see anything but a great job!

WetPaint

Original Poster:

1,212 posts

210 months

Thursday 15th September 2011
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Thank you for the suggestions.

I have made my selection.

I will report back if anybody searches for the same thing in the future.

Edited by WetPaint on Thursday 15th September 16:30

playalistic

2,270 posts

193 months

Thursday 15th September 2011
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Skaffen said:
I've not used these guys, but have heard good things about them...

http://www.specialisedpaintwork.com/

... their prices are unlikely to be low, mind you, but you can always ask smile.
I had a full front end respray from them and it was perfect. Not cheap mind!

WetPaint

Original Poster:

1,212 posts

210 months

Friday 16th September 2011
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As mentioned. Specialised paintwork were brilliant, but not the cheapest.

Lovely chaps.

Fit and finish is fantastic.


BerksJack

1,155 posts

195 months

Friday 16th September 2011
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WetPaint said:
As mentioned. Specialised paintwork were brilliant, but not the cheapest.

Lovely chaps.

Fit and finish is fantastic.
Bloody hell that was a quick turnaround!!

playalistic

2,270 posts

193 months

Saturday 17th September 2011
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BerksJack said:
Bloody hell that was a quick turnaround!!
I had to wait almost two months to get mine in. Backdoor special!! biggrin

BerksJack

1,155 posts

195 months

Saturday 17th September 2011
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playalistic said:
I had to wait almost two months to get mine in. Backdoor special!! biggrin
You obviously didn't offer a big enough brown envelope hehe

WetPaint

Original Poster:

1,212 posts

210 months

Monday 19th September 2011
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Oi!

The stuck me in at the end of the day. Didnt need much by way of paint. Just a fit and a little blending.

CypherP

4,450 posts

221 months

Monday 19th September 2011
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WetPaint said:
Oi!

The stuck me in at the end of the day. Didnt need much by way of paint. Just a fit and a little blending.
Sounds like you're continuing with the above innuendo!

Glad you got it sorted and one to bear in mind for some paintwork I need doing too.