Re-spray advice

[ralphy12345]

I'm planning to have my Chim resprayed in the near future. Not ever having had a car re-sprayed I would be grateful for:

a) costs of doing so from anyone who has had this done

b) any recommendation for a re-sprayer in South Devon (ideally) or the South West.

I'm keen to have a good job done (of course) for my pride and joy and would also appreciate any tips or advice about this.

TIA

R

[rainifa]

I'm in Plymouth looking for the same thing. If you find somewhere suitable perhaps they'll give us a discount for two!

[ralphy12345]

Can't believe no-ones had a re-spray!



R

[macdeb]

I don't know about down South, but if I lived there or anywhere else, I would get Option One to do it. They are based in Bromsgrove, Worc's and will collect/deliver your car. I have used them on more than one occasion and there work is faultless and they look after your car. I know of other club members who've used them and only heard praise. One was a complete rebuild on a Sagaris and the owner says it feels better put together than it ever did when new from the factory. No contest.

[V41LEY]

Not had it done but a figure around £4k was quoted on another thread by the team at Ewelme Coachworks
who are highly recommended I'm told.

[SILICONE KID]

4K Can`t see why its that much ..

No or very little trim to remove
Windscreen can stay
head lights and rear lights can stay
Panels are large
Very little filling and rubbing down ..

Got to be a very easy spray job especially if you removed your own trim and rear roof section ...

Edited by SILICONE KID on Sunday 6th February 20:27

[TJC46]

http://www.motnailsea.co.uk/station_page.asp?sessi...

Plenty of experience with fibreglass cars especially TVR"s. Quality doesnt come cheap but if you could arrange for 2 of you to enquire, you may get a good price.

[400+bhp]

you should pay no more than 1200 1500 it doesnt have to go to a shop that have TVR splashed over the place you just end up paying a premium ... many good shops down south just ask around 5 or 6
depends of course how much repair work if any... thats where the cost is

thats my input good luck

[ralphy12345]

TJC46 said:

http://www.motnailsea.co.uk/station_page.asp?sessi...

Plenty of experience with fibreglass cars especially TVR"s. Quality doesnt come cheap but if you could arrange for 2 of you to enquire, you may get a good price.

That looks interesting, I'll contact them.

Thanks

R

[ralphy12345]

macdeb said:

I don't know about down South, but if I lived there or anywhere else, I would get Option One to do it. They are based in Bromsgrove, Worc's and will collect/deliver your car. I have used them on more than one occasion and there work is faultless and they look after your car. I know of other club members who've used them and only heard praise. One was a complete rebuild on a Sagaris and the owner says it feels better put together than it ever did when new from the factory. No contest.

I've contacted them by email.

Thanks

R

[ralphy12345]

400+bhp said:

you should pay no more than 1200 1500 it doesnt have to go to a shop that have TVR splashed over the place you just end up paying a premium ... many good shops down south just ask around 5 or 6
depends of course how much repair work if any... thats where the cost is

thats my input good luck

Hi, is that price range from experience on a TVR?

R

[davep]

Ralphy you could try here for a quote:

http://www.rmcbodyworks.co.uk/

They're located near Paignton.

[scotty_d]

What about getting the car vinyl wrapped instead of a re-spray i know this is what i would do if it come to it cheaper for one got a quote for the Cerbera for £1300 for the whole car!!!

you can change the cars colour to anything you want and no need to update the log book and tell dvla.

As they say "you are limited only by your imagination for your wrap"

http://www.colourmycar.net/

worth a look if my cerb is a keeper i will get it done in this i think!

[Speedracer329]

I am having my car resprayed soon due to a mild coming together with a bus, & I am using Dulford automotive, who are in Cullompton, near Exeter. I would imagine costs vary according to the paint used & the state of the bodywork, but the figures quotes are high in most cases, but I don't think you will get a good job for £1200 to £1500.

[ralphy12345]

davep said:

Ralphy you could try here for a quote:

http://www.rmcbodyworks.co.uk/

They're located near Paignton.

Thanks, I'll contact them.

Three of the four suggested re-sprayers have responded to my enquiries and they are all circa £3,000 for a full respray.

R