Is this SMART repairable?
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Hi everyone, after a bit of advice from those more knowledgeable than myself please...
I bought a Jaguar XE this week to replace my ageing X-Type. Inspected the car in heavy rain and although the dealer did mention a mark to the front of the car, I didn't notice it as it just looked like the rest of the rain drops.
The damaged area is approx 1.5 inches across and just above the front grill. It looks as though something hot has been placed on the car and bubbled/melted the paintwork. I'm just wondering if this is a job a competent SMART repairer could do, or if I'd need to get the body part replaced.
Here's a picture of the damage.
I bought a Jaguar XE this week to replace my ageing X-Type. Inspected the car in heavy rain and although the dealer did mention a mark to the front of the car, I didn't notice it as it just looked like the rest of the rain drops.
The damaged area is approx 1.5 inches across and just above the front grill. It looks as though something hot has been placed on the car and bubbled/melted the paintwork. I'm just wondering if this is a job a competent SMART repairer could do, or if I'd need to get the body part replaced.
Here's a picture of the damage.
If I see correctly, that damage is not on the bonnet itself - it is on the front bumper/grille assembly, which is plastic.
I'm not sure whether plastic can be repaired after that. I guess it depends on how deep the damage is.
Is it worth asking the dealer how much for a new front fascia? Maybe they can contribute something to the cost? I remember replacing the front bumper fascia on a Toyota a couple of years ago and it was nowhere near as expensive as I thought it would be.
I'm not sure whether plastic can be repaired after that. I guess it depends on how deep the damage is.
Is it worth asking the dealer how much for a new front fascia? Maybe they can contribute something to the cost? I remember replacing the front bumper fascia on a Toyota a couple of years ago and it was nowhere near as expensive as I thought it would be.
KungFuPanda said:
Is that damage on a plastic panel? Looks like the material under the paint has bubbled and been damaged. I'd say needs a proper bodyshop.
If you couldn't see that on inspection, I'd hate to see the rest of the car. Also, why did you inspect when it was raining?
Unfortunately I'm unable to control the British weather. Other than that the car is in perfect condition.If you couldn't see that on inspection, I'd hate to see the rest of the car. Also, why did you inspect when it was raining?
Saxondale073 said:
Hi everyone, after a bit of advice from those more knowledgeable than myself please...
I bought a Jaguar XE this week to replace my ageing X-Type. Inspected the car in heavy rain and although the dealer did mention a mark to the front of the car, I didn't notice it as it just looked like the rest of the rain drops.
The damaged area is approx 1.5 inches across and just above the front grill. It looks as though something hot has been placed on the car and bubbled/melted the paintwork. I'm just wondering if this is a job a competent SMART repairer could do, or if I'd need to get the body part replaced.
Here's a picture of the damage.
You could always put a front bra on the car? But being the front trim type section rather than the actual bonnet a decent painter should have no problem with that.I bought a Jaguar XE this week to replace my ageing X-Type. Inspected the car in heavy rain and although the dealer did mention a mark to the front of the car, I didn't notice it as it just looked like the rest of the rain drops.
The damaged area is approx 1.5 inches across and just above the front grill. It looks as though something hot has been placed on the car and bubbled/melted the paintwork. I'm just wondering if this is a job a competent SMART repairer could do, or if I'd need to get the body part replaced.
Here's a picture of the damage.
robdcfc said:
Ill give you the proper answer as a Smart repairer myself.
YES, its the top of the bumper it just needs sanding back and possibly a thin skim of filler to level it out and you can paint the top section no problem
That's great news, cheers for that.YES, its the top of the bumper it just needs sanding back and possibly a thin skim of filler to level it out and you can paint the top section no problem
I have had a couple of quotes. Chips Away said they could do it for £180 + VAT (so £216 all in) and would need an entire day to do it at their location. And a mobile guy who quoted £160 including VAT who said it would take 3-4 hours work. Have another place I'm popping the car to tomorrow for their quote too.
But what would you say about the above quotes do far? Too expensive, or about right?
Cheers.
Saxondale073 said:
That's great news, cheers for that.
I have had a couple of quotes. Chips Away said they could do it for £180 + VAT (so £216 all in) and would need an entire day to do it at their location. And a mobile guy who quoted £160 including VAT who said it would take 3-4 hours work. Have another place I'm popping the car to tomorrow for their quote too.
But what would you say about the above quotes do far? Too expensive, or about right?
Cheers.
For the Chips Away quote, I'd pay a bit more and get it done properly at a body shopI have had a couple of quotes. Chips Away said they could do it for £180 + VAT (so £216 all in) and would need an entire day to do it at their location. And a mobile guy who quoted £160 including VAT who said it would take 3-4 hours work. Have another place I'm popping the car to tomorrow for their quote too.
But what would you say about the above quotes do far? Too expensive, or about right?
Cheers.
_Hoppers said:
Saxondale073 said:
That's great news, cheers for that.
I have had a couple of quotes. Chips Away said they could do it for £180 + VAT (so £216 all in) and would need an entire day to do it at their location. And a mobile guy who quoted £160 including VAT who said it would take 3-4 hours work. Have another place I'm popping the car to tomorrow for their quote too.
But what would you say about the above quotes do far? Too expensive, or about right?
Cheers.
For the Chips Away quote, I'd pay a bit more and get it done properly at a body shopI have had a couple of quotes. Chips Away said they could do it for £180 + VAT (so £216 all in) and would need an entire day to do it at their location. And a mobile guy who quoted £160 including VAT who said it would take 3-4 hours work. Have another place I'm popping the car to tomorrow for their quote too.
But what would you say about the above quotes do far? Too expensive, or about right?
Cheers.
Saxondale073 said:
robdcfc said:
Ill give you the proper answer as a Smart repairer myself.
YES, its the top of the bumper it just needs sanding back and possibly a thin skim of filler to level it out and you can paint the top section no problem
That's great news, cheers for that.YES, its the top of the bumper it just needs sanding back and possibly a thin skim of filler to level it out and you can paint the top section no problem
I have had a couple of quotes. Chips Away said they could do it for £180 + VAT (so £216 all in) and would need an entire day to do it at their location. And a mobile guy who quoted £160 including VAT who said it would take 3-4 hours work. Have another place I'm popping the car to tomorrow for their quote too.
But what would you say about the above quotes do far? Too expensive, or about right?
Cheers.
robdcfc said:
_Hoppers said:
Saxondale073 said:
That's great news, cheers for that.
I have had a couple of quotes. Chips Away said they could do it for £180 + VAT (so £216 all in) and would need an entire day to do it at their location. And a mobile guy who quoted £160 including VAT who said it would take 3-4 hours work. Have another place I'm popping the car to tomorrow for their quote too.
But what would you say about the above quotes do far? Too expensive, or about right?
Cheers.
For the Chips Away quote, I'd pay a bit more and get it done properly at a body shopI have had a couple of quotes. Chips Away said they could do it for £180 + VAT (so £216 all in) and would need an entire day to do it at their location. And a mobile guy who quoted £160 including VAT who said it would take 3-4 hours work. Have another place I'm popping the car to tomorrow for their quote too.
But what would you say about the above quotes do far? Too expensive, or about right?
Cheers.
robdcfc said:
_Hoppers said:
Saxondale073 said:
That's great news, cheers for that.
I have had a couple of quotes. Chips Away said they could do it for £180 + VAT (so £216 all in) and would need an entire day to do it at their location. And a mobile guy who quoted £160 including VAT who said it would take 3-4 hours work. Have another place I'm popping the car to tomorrow for their quote too.
But what would you say about the above quotes do far? Too expensive, or about right?
Cheers.
For the Chips Away quote, I'd pay a bit more and get it done properly at a body shopI have had a couple of quotes. Chips Away said they could do it for £180 + VAT (so £216 all in) and would need an entire day to do it at their location. And a mobile guy who quoted £160 including VAT who said it would take 3-4 hours work. Have another place I'm popping the car to tomorrow for their quote too.
But what would you say about the above quotes do far? Too expensive, or about right?
Cheers.
_Hoppers said:
robdcfc said:
_Hoppers said:
Saxondale073 said:
That's great news, cheers for that.
I have had a couple of quotes. Chips Away said they could do it for £180 + VAT (so £216 all in) and would need an entire day to do it at their location. And a mobile guy who quoted £160 including VAT who said it would take 3-4 hours work. Have another place I'm popping the car to tomorrow for their quote too.
But what would you say about the above quotes do far? Too expensive, or about right?
Cheers.
For the Chips Away quote, I'd pay a bit more and get it done properly at a body shopI have had a couple of quotes. Chips Away said they could do it for £180 + VAT (so £216 all in) and would need an entire day to do it at their location. And a mobile guy who quoted £160 including VAT who said it would take 3-4 hours work. Have another place I'm popping the car to tomorrow for their quote too.
But what would you say about the above quotes do far? Too expensive, or about right?
Cheers.
What do you mean by "properly" You know we use all the same products as a bodyshop??? also CA give a lifetime warranty on all repairs.
paintman said:
robdcfc said:
_Hoppers said:
Saxondale073 said:
That's great news, cheers for that.
I have had a couple of quotes. Chips Away said they could do it for £180 + VAT (so £216 all in) and would need an entire day to do it at their location. And a mobile guy who quoted £160 including VAT who said it would take 3-4 hours work. Have another place I'm popping the car to tomorrow for their quote too.
But what would you say about the above quotes do far? Too expensive, or about right?
Cheers.
For the Chips Away quote, I'd pay a bit more and get it done properly at a body shopI have had a couple of quotes. Chips Away said they could do it for £180 + VAT (so £216 all in) and would need an entire day to do it at their location. And a mobile guy who quoted £160 including VAT who said it would take 3-4 hours work. Have another place I'm popping the car to tomorrow for their quote too.
But what would you say about the above quotes do far? Too expensive, or about right?
Cheers.
When the general public refer to a smart repair most think of a guy in a van coming out and doing it on the drive or roadside or at work.
By the very nature of the job most smart repairers don't have access to premises.
Those of us in the bodyshop trade wouldn't refer to it as a smart repair but a localised repair.
I think that's where the confusion lies.
More and more bodyshops are doing jobs under the smart repair umbrella when it reality it's a localised repair done in a booth....which is always preferable.
By the very nature of the job most smart repairers don't have access to premises.
Those of us in the bodyshop trade wouldn't refer to it as a smart repair but a localised repair.
I think that's where the confusion lies.
More and more bodyshops are doing jobs under the smart repair umbrella when it reality it's a localised repair done in a booth....which is always preferable.
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