PPF installation / repair nr Reading?

PPF installation / repair nr Reading?

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ewand

Original Poster:

775 posts

215 months

Wednesday 28th July 2021
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hi all - I have factory applied PPF stone guard panels on the lower bodywork ahead of the rear wheels of the Lotus, and got one of them scraped to the point where it needs replacing. Can anyone recommend a good paint protection film installer who could do a custom size and if necessary touch up the paint underneath (since I won't know if the scuff has gone all the way through until the PPF is off)?

Reading and surrounds ideally though I would travel if necessary. Cheers beer

MDifficult

2,073 posts

186 months

Monday 2nd August 2021
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Yes - I can heartily recommend Gemclean in Swallowfied, just south of the M4.

They did the paint and PPF on my 1M, as well as some other bits and bobs. They’re very busy, and my car was probably the cheapest thing they’ve worked on this year, but the guys that run it are super-friendly, and very giving of their time and guidance.

Some advice though - go down in person for a chat, they have a LOT of time wasters. Also, they’re not the cheapest - but you get what you pay for. They’re a full service place so can do paint and trimming on the premises too.


ewand

Original Poster:

775 posts

215 months

Monday 2nd August 2021
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thanks - I had heard much the same about them (busy, not that cheap, do a good job). I'll give them a shout but am always open to other suggestions ;-)

MDifficult

2,073 posts

186 months

Monday 2nd August 2021
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I can also recommend Concours Detailing in Aldermaston. Not used them myself (I default to Gemclean as above) but a good friend used them and they did a great job.

They’re 25 mins from Reading so pretty close.

MDifficult

2,073 posts

186 months

Monday 2nd August 2021
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Another one - a good mate uses daintons.co.uk who are off Portman Road in Reading. They’re currently doing his M2 and he’s very impressed thumbup

If you’re only after splash guards is a small simple job, so just pick the one you like most and go for it.

Winky151

1,267 posts

142 months

Tuesday 3rd August 2021
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AutoCurators based in the grounds of Tylney Hall.

chrisch77

638 posts

76 months

Tuesday 3rd August 2021
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Detail My Car at Greenham Park

OPOGTS

1,135 posts

214 months

Monday 16th August 2021
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MDifficult said:
Another one - a good mate uses daintons.co.uk who are off Portman Road in Reading. They’re currently doing his M2 and he’s very impressed thumbup

If you’re only after splash guards is a small simple job, so just pick the one you like most and go for it.
I popped by here today, he’s got a nice setup and had 2 gt3, a g63 and a gr Yaris lined up, which was a good sign

Carlton Banks

3,642 posts

237 months

Tuesday 11th October 2022
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I have personally used Daintons detail on several of my cars and they come highly recommended.

My particular favourite was the almost full covering they did on my 996 GT3, looks incredible and will hopefully keep the stones away.

CB