I need a candy apple paint job for L110 BFV-recommendations
Discussion
Hi all,i'm looking for recommendations of bodyshops who could do the paintwork of the car i'm having restored,which is L110BFV,the factory Griff,once run long term by John Ravenscroft.The paintwork is a little different,in that it is candy apple blue,and some bodyshops are refusing to take it on,as candy apple paint is a bit of a specialist job.I'd be really greatfull for some names of those who come recommended,in particular those who have had candy apple paintwork carried out.Many thanks,Mike
The AJP Griff said:
Hi all,i'm looking for recommendations of bodyshops who could do the paintwork of the car i'm having restored,which is L110BFV,the factory Griff,once run long term by John Ravenscroft.The paintwork is a little different,in that it is candy apple blue,and some bodyshops are refusing to take it on,as candy apple paint is a bit of a specialist job.I'd be really greatfull for some names of those who come recommended,in particular those who have had candy apple paintwork carried out.Many thanks,Mike
Have you spoken to Gerbil? I hear he has set up in business, can't think of anyone my qualified to do the job Mike.Edited by Bluebottle on Saturday 7th July 23:18
Hi AJP
There's a guy in Ireland who does all sorts of custom paint jobs and he's quite reasonable to pay.
Is that the same sort of paint job that was on the early press Sagaris? - because I remember it being quoted at about 15K!!!
It would be great to get it exactly right to preserve this historic car's originality - Gerbil was probably involved in the original painting so he would be my first port of call.
Jay
There's a guy in Ireland who does all sorts of custom paint jobs and he's quite reasonable to pay.
Is that the same sort of paint job that was on the early press Sagaris? - because I remember it being quoted at about 15K!!!
It would be great to get it exactly right to preserve this historic car's originality - Gerbil was probably involved in the original painting so he would be my first port of call.
Jay
Cheers for the replies all.I've tried Surface and design(Gerbils team),and i'm waiting for the quote to come back.I'm just getting quotes from others as well and wondered what the choices were really,as it's surprising how many wont do it.Distance doesn't matter realy in the scheme of things,i just want the best job done i can get at a sensible price.
In which case give my suggestion a call 
Having checked out their previous work prior to having mine resprayed, upon having been recommended them on here, I was very very impressed at the quality of their outfit.
Now I've only just seen my car completed, and to say I'm over the moon is the understatement of the century.
01912760999 ask to speak to Paul and tell him Stu with the skyline sent you
I'm not one for giving plugs ordinarily, but I feel they're more than worthy and struggle to see how a car could be painted better looking at the quality they achieve.
Having checked out their previous work prior to having mine resprayed, upon having been recommended them on here, I was very very impressed at the quality of their outfit.
Now I've only just seen my car completed, and to say I'm over the moon is the understatement of the century.
01912760999 ask to speak to Paul and tell him Stu with the skyline sent you
I'm not one for giving plugs ordinarily, but I feel they're more than worthy and struggle to see how a car could be painted better looking at the quality they achieve.
Newlun design, near silverstone. Did my Cerb and I have seen several cars sprayed by him, all good.
www.newlunperformance.com
Jon H
www.newlunperformance.com
Jon H
My car's in at "Surface and Design" as we speak. I popped over there today with Heath to have a look how they were getting on, it looks a good job already and they're not rushing it, letting glass dry, then gel etc etc.
Should be back for next week I'll let you know what I think.
I am a fussy bugger by the way.
Should be back for next week I'll let you know what I think.
I am a fussy bugger by the way.
V8 GRF said:
My car's in at "Surface and Design" as we speak. I popped over there today with Heath to have a look how they were getting on, it looks a good job already and they're not rushing it, letting glass dry, then gel etc etc.
Should be back for next week I'll let you know what I think.
I am a fussy bugger by the way.
Cheers David,i'd be very interested to know what it's likeShould be back for next week I'll let you know what I think.
I am a fussy bugger by the way.
Stu R said:
In which case give my suggestion a call
Having checked out their previous work prior to having mine resprayed, upon having been recommended them on here, I was very very impressed at the quality of their outfit.
Now I've only just seen my car completed, and to say I'm over the moon is the understatement of the century.
01912760999 ask to speak to Paul and tell him Stu with the skyline sent you
I'm not one for giving plugs ordinarily, but I feel they're more than worthy and struggle to see how a car could be painted better looking at the quality they achieve.
What they like on price Stu? Would'nt mind getting mine painted one day.Having checked out their previous work prior to having mine resprayed, upon having been recommended them on here, I was very very impressed at the quality of their outfit.
Now I've only just seen my car completed, and to say I'm over the moon is the understatement of the century.
01912760999 ask to speak to Paul and tell him Stu with the skyline sent you
I'm not one for giving plugs ordinarily, but I feel they're more than worthy and struggle to see how a car could be painted better looking at the quality they achieve.
little bit on the pricey side but the quality of the work more than makes up for it As I said I went there on recommendation and couldn't recommend them enough now (as you might have guessed)
Obviously depends what you're after, if it's just a standard respray I'd guess at somewhere around the 2.5k mark for a chim, but you're best off asking them.
Obviously for the fancier stuff you'll pay a bit more. Ask to see the house of kolor chips and I bet you can't resist, I couldn't
As I said I went there on recommendation and couldn't recommend them enough now (as you might have guessed)Obviously depends what you're after, if it's just a standard respray I'd guess at somewhere around the 2.5k mark for a chim, but you're best off asking them.
Obviously for the fancier stuff you'll pay a bit more. Ask to see the house of kolor chips and I bet you can't resist, I couldn't
Edited by Stu R on Thursday 19th July 20:59
jvaughan said:
Well... how did it go ?
I was thinking of having the Wedge sprayed in Candy Apple Blue... looking for a guide to costs...
Jason
If you're asking me. The job is excellent. All the more difficult as it wasn't a full respray and they had to match existing paintwork. See the two pics below, the rear wing is the panel that was sprayed, the door is original colour.I was thinking of having the Wedge sprayed in Candy Apple Blue... looking for a guide to costs...
Jason
Gassing Station | General TVR Stuff & Gossip | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff