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Personally I wouldn't go near the OPC for this.
i have no reason to think that my OPC has a better paint man than I would have access to.
I've used some good smart repairers over the years with varying degrees of success, depending on location of damage and paint colour, but on a car as new as this and given that the panel in quite large (the door) I would trust a proper paint shop for this type of job.
I think it would be unlikely that this could be blended in with a smart repair to such a degree that you wouldn't still be able to see it at certain angles, but I'm sure others may disagree.
i have no reason to think that my OPC has a better paint man than I would have access to.
I've used some good smart repairers over the years with varying degrees of success, depending on location of damage and paint colour, but on a car as new as this and given that the panel in quite large (the door) I would trust a proper paint shop for this type of job.
I think it would be unlikely that this could be blended in with a smart repair to such a degree that you wouldn't still be able to see it at certain angles, but I'm sure others may disagree.
Ouch!
Paintwork doesn't seem damaged/scratched, just the panel dented. If it were a car reversing into you I'd expect paintwork damage and scrapes. Makes me think this was possibly someone kicking the panel heavily with a boot?
Either way, feel for you matey.
As mentioned above, I'd steer clear of OPC/OPC approved workshop. With my rather large scuff to my 718CS repaired recently ( see thread here), I found a reputable top-end repairshop who dealt with my damage perfectly for exactly half the cost of the OPC Approved workshop - ~£750 as opposed to ~£1,500.
Paintwork doesn't seem damaged/scratched, just the panel dented. If it were a car reversing into you I'd expect paintwork damage and scrapes. Makes me think this was possibly someone kicking the panel heavily with a boot?
Either way, feel for you matey.
As mentioned above, I'd steer clear of OPC/OPC approved workshop. With my rather large scuff to my 718CS repaired recently ( see thread here), I found a reputable top-end repairshop who dealt with my damage perfectly for exactly half the cost of the OPC Approved workshop - ~£750 as opposed to ~£1,500.
Just had Dent Devils repair a small ding in wifies MX5, another PDR co had already declined the job saying it couldn't be fixed as it was on a double skinned area.
DD used a glue system, they attach small plastic hooks which are then used to pull the dent out. Took a while but they did an unbelievable job, absolutely no sign of any dent left all, highly recommended.
DD used a glue system, they attach small plastic hooks which are then used to pull the dent out. Took a while but they did an unbelievable job, absolutely no sign of any dent left all, highly recommended.
Where are you located?
The dent guy we use is more like a magician! I've seen him tease out the most un-likely dents including one out of an 'A' pillar which seemed impossible to me.
As already mentioned, you need a top dent guy with all the gear including glue puller etc. Many with only the basic tools and experience
will most likely suck through their teeth and say it can't be fixed, but I'd beg to differ. OPC will most likely want to re-paint the door and into the wings etc!
At least let a good dent guy have a go at it for the sake of £50. Body shop would be my last resort.
If you are local to the north-west or at least within travelling distance I might be able to help.
The dent guy we use is more like a magician! I've seen him tease out the most un-likely dents including one out of an 'A' pillar which seemed impossible to me.
As already mentioned, you need a top dent guy with all the gear including glue puller etc. Many with only the basic tools and experience
will most likely suck through their teeth and say it can't be fixed, but I'd beg to differ. OPC will most likely want to re-paint the door and into the wings etc!
At least let a good dent guy have a go at it for the sake of £50. Body shop would be my last resort.
If you are local to the north-west or at least within travelling distance I might be able to help.
Edited by Sifly on Thursday 6th July 23:16
stamp78 said:
Unfortunately deepest Cornwall - not a huge choice of people down here...
Went to see the guy yesterday who has fixed up some stuff on our various cars over the last 10y. He confirmed the problem is the dent wraps around the side impact bar and reckoned with PDR he wouldn't be able to get it close enough to not be noticeable.
He's quoted to do a full job on it for £370 - having seen previous work, it's worth giving it a go at that price but nevertheless will get some more repair shops to take a look, esp as there is a 3 week lead time for him - gives me an excuse to drive it around a bit more if nothing else!
Sorry to hear about this but seems to be common down here - my wife's Mondeo has been hit so many times by scumbags who don't leave a note. If you are going to use a body shop then how about KJ Rule in Nanpean, just outside St Austell. Mark Pearce, owner of Stirlings in Hayle, swears by them and they are not expensive. I have also used them, albeit for a VW, and they were very good.Went to see the guy yesterday who has fixed up some stuff on our various cars over the last 10y. He confirmed the problem is the dent wraps around the side impact bar and reckoned with PDR he wouldn't be able to get it close enough to not be noticeable.
He's quoted to do a full job on it for £370 - having seen previous work, it's worth giving it a go at that price but nevertheless will get some more repair shops to take a look, esp as there is a 3 week lead time for him - gives me an excuse to drive it around a bit more if nothing else!
Good luck!
Stamp78
I maybe have come to this thread a bit late.
If not try K J Rule in St Austell (napean)
I would not take my Cayman S with £3.5k worth of Stag impact to the OPC paint shop.
I live Exeter and took it to St Austell for an outstanding job.
Try them if it's beyond a "Dent" repair man
I can't say a lot in a forum like this , wit good reason. However PM me and I can talk to you about if if you wish
I maybe have come to this thread a bit late.
If not try K J Rule in St Austell (napean)
I would not take my Cayman S with £3.5k worth of Stag impact to the OPC paint shop.
I live Exeter and took it to St Austell for an outstanding job.
Try them if it's beyond a "Dent" repair man
I can't say a lot in a forum like this , wit good reason. However PM me and I can talk to you about if if you wish
Stamp78
I maybe have come to this thread a bit late.
If not try K J Rule in St Austell (napean)
I would not take my Cayman S with £3.5k worth of Stag impact to the OPC paint shop.
I live Exeter and took it to St Austell for an outstanding job.
Try them if it's beyond a "Dent" repair man
I can't say a lot in a forum like this , wit good reason. However PM me and I can talk to you about if if you wish
I maybe have come to this thread a bit late.
If not try K J Rule in St Austell (napean)
I would not take my Cayman S with £3.5k worth of Stag impact to the OPC paint shop.
I live Exeter and took it to St Austell for an outstanding job.
Try them if it's beyond a "Dent" repair man
I can't say a lot in a forum like this , wit good reason. However PM me and I can talk to you about if if you wish
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