Vandalised - Anyone in Ireland?

[paulkarcher]

Hi to everyone

I'm in desperate need of help from someone in 'the know'. Last night my car (1989 Porsche 944) was attacked with what I think is paint stripper! It's been liberally poured over the bonnet, roof & sides of the car meaning that my baltic blue paintjob is now completely destroyed! Thanks to the b******'s for the early Xmas present, not the nicest way to wake up in the morning. In addition, they also helpfully arranged to dent the rear mud-guard panel - not serious I think this can be popped out.

I'm not sure if there are any members in Ireland, but can anyone recommend a good body/spray shop (preferably close to the Lucan area near Dublin ) who can pick the car up and get the body sorted out as quickly as possible? I'm certainly no expert on these matters, so if anyone could give me a ballpark figure as to what the cost of a good respray would be it would be greatly appreciated. I can be contacted on my mobile at any time ([phone]), and any help would be greatly appreciated.

I dont understand the mentality of some people guys, I mean the car certainly wasnt pristine, and they've obviously gone out of there way to damage it
- where's the sense in it all?

Oh well - I've said my bit now, if anyone at all out there can help me, please dont hesitate to call/text - all calls will be answered, hope all fellow car enthusiasts have
a better Xmas than me, and I hope to hear from some of you soon.

With Best Regards

Paul Archer

[Irish]

Paul,

Scum like that should be $%$£%£$%£$.

I have posted a link on Octane.ie (a very knowledgeable bunch in the PH enthusiasts mould).

Hope you get it sort and that it is not an insurance job.

A

[nel]

What a bummer! Do you think that it was completely random targetting of a nicer than average car, or have you made local enemies or got jealous neighbours?

[Irish]

[url]www.octane.ie/cult/forum/showthread.php?p=46065#post46065[/url]

Now up on octane.ie. I hope you get it sorted.

Also linked to the PH Ireland forum.

>> Edited by Irish on Friday 16th December 15:34

[paulkarcher]

I really dont know - the neighbours are fantastic in our estate, the car has been been there for over a year now, and I'm pretty sure that I havent made any enemies here (I've lived here for 5 years!). In the cold light of day I'm glad I didnt catch them, but at the time...

The thing is my car really isnt 'that great' compared to some of the '05 BMW's, MB's etc I see drinving arounbd town (and left on roads overnight) - the car is 15 years old and, apart from being obviously well looked after, wasnt concourse standard or anything like (that was & stll is my goal however).

So now it looks like my trip home (I'm an aussie) next year will be put on hold while I get the paintwork sorted out,

I'll end now by saying thanks to the members who've responded - all greatly appreciated, hope your Xmas & New Year and all bloody good ones!

Cheers

PA

[silver993tt]

Well, now is your chance to make it concours!

[up-the-dubs]

silver993tt said:

Well, now is your chance to make it concours!

Sorry to hear that mate,

Unfortunatly (or fortunatly) I've never required the services of a sprayer in Dublin so couldn't reccomend anyone to you. My first port of call however might be Belgard Autos in Tallaght who are the Porsche dealer for Dublin. They may have looked after crash damage and/or probably have a good sprayer that they use. Not sure how much you'd want to spend as I'd imagine they might be more expensive then most. After that, contacting crash repair centres for a sprayer and try to get references of their work quality wise. As silver993tt said, now might be a good time to get a good job done and may be worth spending the money on. I'd be surprised if you got it done before christmas though.

Good luck anyway, sorry I couldn't be of more help.

[kleonard]

dennings garage beside spawell.. ask for john..... very good at what they do......!!!