Re paint costs

[43scotty]

Time has come to get the Griff a new paint job, I have no idea of costs so hoping someone could give me ball park figure.
Car has not damage apart from stone chips , looking to keep the original colour
Thanks

[Classic Chim]

For a proper doors boot and bonnet off job so it looks original at one of the respected painters ( who know how to take TVR apart ) around 4/5k I think, less at a non Tvr specialist but that could involve more risk.
It’s been known for new paint to bubble up ( moisture in paint ) etc so as it’s a Griff id go for the safety of a Tvr specialist. My Chim was done by Central Tvr about 6 years ago and it’s still exactly how it came back,, bar the scratches ;(

[Plan B]

For a professional job removing all trim doors bonnet boot etc budget for around 4K. If there are “issues” that need fixing like stress cracks around door hinges/ nose cone to wings etc and bubbles in the gel coat then that’ll cost extra. I had all of these issues and they cost me a further 1K to correct.
Generally fibreglass is a pig to do correctly- just make sure your paint shop is experienced in working with it.
I had mine done in 2014 and today after about 1000 miles I have three or four chips - sigh - breaks your heart 😂

[TR4man]

You may find Central TVR's webpage interesting as it gives guide prices for paintwork on a Griffith (scroll down past the other models).

http://www.centraltvr.com/respray/

[phazed]

Is it past a front end respray?

Had mine done at an indi last year, wings, nose and bonnet in metallic blue, £400 squids.

Very pleased as it will soon be peppered with stones and I'll get it done again in a few years.

To be fair, same colour and bonnet stayed on.

[ianwayne]

Those Central prices are plus VAT. I live quite close and they do good work, but am very willing and able to travel to get a front end respray for £400. That's a third of the price.

If you don't want to broadcast where it was please email me.

[phazed]

PM sent.

Just after the front end respray.

[citizen smith]

A few years ago "Option 1" from Bromsgrove did a Full Respray for me. It was an excellent job at a realistic price then, with a DVD of the work done.

They might be worth a bell. But quality work always costs more.

[anonymous-user]

ianwayne said:

Those Central prices are plus VAT. I live quite close and they do good work, but am very willing and able to travel to get a front end respray for £400. That's a third of the price.

If you don't want to broadcast where it was please email me.

I guess the key the paint, mask, and overspray. I had my 911 nose done around 8 years ago and it was £280. Same sort of job I assume. In one day , out the next morning. Looked perfect.

[phazed]

Exactly!

Mines not a show car and the job was perfectly adequate for the car.

When its value exceeds £30K i'll treat it to a full, "proper" respray!

[sparkythecat]

I like the splitter on your car Phazed.
What's it off / how did you make it?

[phazed]

sparkythecat said:

I like the splitter on your car Phazed.
What's it off / how did you make it?

It was purpose made for a cerb and never used.

I modified it to fit.

The guy who made it stated that at the price he made it for, he lost out so wasn't interested in making any more. Shame.

[KSV]

Have you thought of maybe having your car wrapped, could possibly be cheaper.

[43scotty]

Thanks for all the reply’s
I would much prefer to have the complete car painted , Team central painted my old 3000M 15 years ago and did a great job but that was in there old place in Birmingham, will check them out .
Any thoughts on S&D Blackpool ?