Front end respray - current thinking?

[The_Edge]

Have spent some time trawling through posts, but nothing definitive or particularly current has come out, regards a front end respray, good experiences, and recommendations.

At best, recommendations are varied. Not installing confidence.

Others have been far from practical - I'm sure it's a fabulous combination of A-roads, but really don't want to trick up to Blackpool from Kent

Hoping to squeeze her in before the long summer evenings apper...

Happy to put a few miles in to get her to the right cosmetic wizards, and equally, spend a couple of quid getting it right.

So... Is there any recent experience, or clearly capable suppliers of such a service, this side of Blackpool?!

Cheers chaps - and roll on the sun

[Gazzab]

Brendan at the ex-race proved body shop (but Sheffield!).
I had front end paint done on cerb #2 by apm's guy. Good colour match and a good job (but that was some 8 yrs ago).

[Jimbolian]

I can certainly vouch for TVR Central, but there in Stourbridge. Mines the top one. : )

http://www.centraltvr.com/gallery-portfolio/

[m4tti]

Good question and one I'd like to know the answer to aswell.

How about http://www.kdskeltec.co.uk/facilities

The chap that runs it has a tuscan which I believe he repainted. So you see a worked grp example.

It's in gillingham and they've painted cars like a Ferrari enzo.. Must be worth checking out

Edited by m4tti on Sunday 10th March 19:31

[Marto303]

PM sent

[The_Edge]

First the caveat - appreciate all the responses (checking PM shortly) - but... I don't feel we have a good, current, consensus on this

Will keep trawling and make some calls to see where I get to

Cheers!

[Gazzab]

It's a weird one. Having seen some work by the favourites I would say beauty is in the eye of the beholder...

[The_Edge]

Gazzab said:

It's a weird one. Having seen some work by the favourites I would say beauty is in the eye of the beholder...

S@!t don't say that! I want same colour, schmoov (nod to the yoof), and well blended. What else do you need front a front ender!?

Stock your neck out tho - where would you send yours?

[Gazzab]

Brendan at ex-RP.

[C3BER]

http://www.autorefinishing.co.uk/about/

100% fantastic, amazing body work and painting. Yes you have to travel but its worth it for peace of mind.

[Jimbolian]

Well I'm perfectly happy with the finish on mine.