Aluminium Panel Beater

[V8 BYF]

One of my neighbours was involved in an incident today in his Morgan Aero 8.

A cyclist with clipless pedals fell into his car when he couldn't get his feet unclipped quickly enough after stopping.

He said that the paint is unmarked but that there is dent that he would like knocked out. It is single skinned aluminium and probably needs someone skilled in working with that material.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

[LukeBird]

I'll point Geoff (ewolg) in the direction of this; he had a dent taken out of the wing of his 360, so I'd imagine whoever did that would be ideal.

[W4X LG]

Adam, could try giving Paul @ Panel Dings a call 07747755011 done some good work on both family and customer cars. Not sure if he covers as far as you but worthy call.

[350Wedge]

LukeBird said:

I'll point Geoff (ewolg) in the direction of this; he had a dent taken out of the wing of his 360, so I'd imagine whoever did that would be ideal.

It was Panel Perfect based in Woolston that did Geoff's car. They also took all the dents out of my 205......

[LukeBird]

350Wedge said:

It was Panel Perfect based in Woolston that did Geoff's car. They also took all the dents out of my 205......

Good, good.

[ewolg]

Sorry a bit late to see this but Panel Perfect is just that!! He got this out without any paint damage and was nigh on perfect. Only when I show people where it was do they appreciate what an amazing skill he has!

Edited by ewolg on Sunday 7th April 23:05

[Paul.B]

V8 BYF said:

........ It is single skinned aluminium and probably needs someone skilled in working with that material.

It will need someone skilled in working with aluminium. It is a bugger to get right as the panel will have no tension in it so the dent will not 'pop out' like most dents in steel panels. Just make sure anyone used has good knowledge of working with ali.

[Crafty_]

There is a bloke just out of Botley who spends his time making parts for vintage aircraft from aluminium, very impressive work, he also does car stuff. I don't know if he'd do repairs but it would be worth an ask.

I'm thinking its unlikely to be a paintless repair.

He's on the road between Botley & Park gate in a place known as Bury Farm.
If you look here: http://binged.it/Yb2X22 you can see a dark car parked in front of the building with a white roof, thats his unit. I can't even remember the guys name but he does top quality work, last time I was there he had a DB5 that he was going to make new panels for.

[ewolg]

To be honest I think my pics above say it all. That wing is alloy and he got it out without a mark.

[cptsideways]

Just beware those Morgan wings are made in an unusual way - They are hot plastic formed iirc