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Aug 18, 2007 16:38:55 GMT
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I'm getting near to needing paint for my Minor, and I'm looking around for places to get it done. I have asked a few local chaps and they are really only interested in insurance work on moderns - which is pretty fair as there is quite a bit of work to do on my car and I won't be paying top dollar!
I'm sure a lot of you are in the same boat, what to do?
Rather not rattlecan or rustoleum!
I'm in Scotland (Bathgate)
Rupert
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Stiff
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'kin 'ell
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Aug 18, 2007 22:26:17 GMT
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I'd look in your local phone book and ring around a few places. Chances are though, if your not wanting to pay the going rate then they're not going to be willing to take it on, simple as that. Insurance jobs on moderns are a quick and easy turn around with good rates of pay. Older classics/rods/retros etc tend to be more in depth, time consuming and owners can't afford to pay the man hours involved.  Try and read up as much info from books/websites and do as much of the work as possible yourself. The more you can do, the less you're paying someone else.  |
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gearoil
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Projectless...
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Mar 14, 2008 11:55:50 GMT
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This guy is retro friendly AFIK.
Automotive Body Shop
2, Abbotsinch Rd, Grangemouth, Stirlingshire FK3 9UX
Tel: 01324 484884
Or
Manderson Coachworks
5, Bonnington Rd Lane, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH6 5BJ
Tel: 0131 554 7502
I pass the second one from time to time and hes had everything in from modern Micras to Stags to what looked like a Jag SS100.
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Mar 14, 2008 12:27:08 GMT
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cant you do all the prep and take it to the bodyhop
to get shot the final coat ? surely it will be much cheaper
just an idea .
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stuey
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ram thruster 4000
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Mar 14, 2008 13:10:36 GMT
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I asked a local paintshop they quoted £500 for a topcoat if it was primed and flatted to 400 grit... so I went and bought a compressor as I'm only gonna rag the Schizzle out of it and cut big holes in it... even the materials cost me £200 odd... tbh you get what you pay for with paint work and if it needs a fair bit expect to pay for it unless you want a sanded by stevie wonder painted by ray charles job.....
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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Try and read up as much info from books/websites and do as much of the work as possible yourself. The more you can do, the less you're paying someone else. 
