Paint Shop recommendations

[Pulse]

Well, as you may have seen, the Z needs some work doing to it. Where would people recommend? I've heard bad things about DL Spraymaster, so not keen on taking it there. Don't mind travelling anywhere in the UK, as long as the job is done properly.

[RVVUNM]

Try Matt at http://www.peelsmotorkraft.co.uk/ they paint alot of hot rods so the standard is very high.

[Pulse]

Looks good, thanks. Unfortunately I think I have to go somewhere that is BMW approved.

[paramoreg]

What bad things have you heard about DL Spraymaster? They repaired/sprayed my R8 alloy wheels from silver to colour matching black when I bought the car from DL Ferrari and I think they did an exceptionally good job.

Whilst I've not used them for any bodywork, if they do as good a job on the body side, I'd be very happy.

I've used Picador in Southampton for a bonnet/wings respray of a VXR8 due to stone chips and they also did a very good job and through their sales side was able to negotiate a very good reduction on their normal rates.

Edited by paramoreg on Monday 25th January 15:54

[Pulse]

Lots of bad comments on here. Seen it referred to as 'Spray Disaster', and Robocop had his 5 Series door done there with a complete colour mismatch that even Stevie Wonder would notice!

[paramoreg]

oh dear, maybe I was lucky with the alloys then!

[wessexrfc]

See thread Pulse, bit of a treck down, but you won't be disappointed.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[TVRWazzock]

Iain, I've been to Titcomb in westlea twice now for repairs on the MR2 and on both occasions the work has been outstanding.

[stone-islandV8]

I've used Nigel at Autospray before,came recommended by the BMW car club.....www.autospray-uk.com

[vinnyvangough]

MP Bodyworks in Holsworthy, N,Devon do a good job.

[saleen836]

Motor Accident Repair center in Westbury is who I use (on west wilts trading estate) always done a first class job with whatever I have asked of them.

[bluetone]

Rudloe Bodyworks in Corsham; a very small outfit and you might be forgiven for thinking "WTF?" if your saw their premesis but their work is top-notch and very reasonably priced. Don't expect a a cup of coffee in reception or a courtesy car though

[A14RGS]

bluetone said:

Rudloe Bodyworks in Corsham; a very small outfit and you might be forgiven for thinking "WTF?" if your saw their premesis but their work is top-notch and very reasonably priced. Don't expect a a cup of coffee in reception or a courtesy car though

Following on from this recommendation, I've had a trundle over to Rudloe Bodyworks and booked the Green Machine in for a few bits of paintwork. Seems a decent chap, good price - and I'll assume he's pretty good as he's booked up and hence can't fit it in until 1st June.
I'll happily report back in due course

[odyssey2200]

Hi Pulse

I have worked in the Motor industry in the area for 28 years and have seen all sorts of body repairs, The good the bad and the ugly!

When my own car needs pain I will only let 2 bodyshops anywhere near it.

Bryn Jones in Filton
Philips car bodyworks in Yaton Keynel, near Castle Coombe.


Both have done VERY good work for me personally and for dealerships I have worked for or with.

[White Lightning]

I know you had a bad experience with them but id say Panelcraft........they did a great job on my bumper and are now doing my bonnet too.

Tell them i sent you and i bet they put in the effort. The guy in there seems to like me and wants to keep my business...........

[Pulse]

This thread is well old now!! January I posted this! The car is fully fixed now.

[White Lightning]

Pulse said:

This thread is well old now!! January I posted this! The car is fully fixed now.

haha, im such a mong

date check....FAIL!! lol

[rev.chris]

im alway hearing good things about carry broke at exbourne cross garage, i heard he sprays vintage bentleys some local guy rebuilds, an they sell 100,000 plus, so he must be pretty good,

[stigmundfreud]

White Lightning said:

I know you had a bad experience with them but id say Panelcraft........they did a great job on my bumper and are now doing my bonnet too.

Tell them i sent you and i bet they put in the effort. The guy in there seems to like me and wants to keep my business...........

I've just taken Sarahs car down there for some work to be done and mentioned they'd done your car he said he'd look after me, well, her