Who is in the car re-spraying industry?
Who is in the car re-spraying industry?
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Robatr0n

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12,362 posts

246 months

Tuesday 29th May 2007
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I hope the mods keep this here as I am looking for someone in the car respraying business in the hope that some of you could give me a few quotes.

Basically the car was struck by a flying object in the gale force winds this weekend and has scratched quite a few body panels. I am looking for a reasonably priced quote for a full body respray from somebody who knows what they are doing and take pride in their work.

Any help is much appreciated. smile

apguy

841 posts

278 months

Tuesday 29th May 2007
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Unfortunately you've asked the proverbial "how long is a piece of string" question. No bodyshop is going to be able to give an accurate quotation without knowing:

- Make and model
- Number of affected panels and level of damage
- Type of original paint
- Colour (solid or metallic)
- Your geographical location.
- Insurance or Private claim

And a whole bunch of things that you would think have no effect on the price but do; like courtesy car required?, time scale etc, is the bodyshop going to offer a 3 year
warranty etc.

Equally something that you may consider a minor detail, may impact the quotation quite disproportionally. All in all we never quote on a vehicle we haven't actually seen and spoken to the customer about.

Not the most helpful reply, granted. But try Yellow Pages, visit a few likely candidates (with your car!) and have a chat smile

FUBAR

17,065 posts

268 months

Tuesday 29th May 2007
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Dunno if its close enough to you Rob, but I always use MidCars in Bow Common Lane, Bow E3. He does all SAAB City's cars and formerly did work for Lancaster Porsche/Mercedes in Bow before they moved.

You need to speak to the owner, Ali, on 020 7515 6060. Tell him Nick @ Masseys sent you smile

Robatr0n

Original Poster:

12,362 posts

246 months

Tuesday 29th May 2007
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Thanks guys! thumbup

I shall let you know how I get on.