Chips Away or similar....

Chips Away or similar....

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bluest2

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4,484 posts

223 months

Wednesday 11th July 2007
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I know this topic must have been done to death before but searching the Forum draws a blank.

Usual problem. I have a scratch on the rear near-side wing of my car where a bag caught it, it's quite deep at one end, about 4 inches long. I'm pretty fussy about stuff like this and want a really good repair.

Any recommendations for a mobile repairer? There are several Chips Away blokes in the area plus a number of other firms and I've no idea who to speak to, so if you know the name of one who's good I'd appreciate a recommendation.


daveenty

2,369 posts

217 months

Wednesday 11th July 2007
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From what I've been told Chips Away are only as good as the individual who you get.

If you're near Bury, have a look for Martin Brearley (Millet Street) or Apollo Motors (Merton Street).

Grotty places (well, Apollo's certainly is) but a superb job. Did a rebuild of an badly damaged SL55 recently and it came out sweet.

(And no, I've no connections to either, but happy to recommend them smile )

nelly111s

116 posts

223 months

Wednesday 11th July 2007
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I've used a guy called Wayne from Scratch Master in Preston - 07717 721927. Did a good job on the wife's old A6.

Nelly

bluest2

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4,484 posts

223 months

Thursday 12th July 2007
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I agree about Chips Away, there was a big thread on PH a while ago about how different outfits will vary, they don't even all use the same paint system.

Forgot to add that I'm in Oldham, Preston is probably a bit far but Bury could be an option if I don't get anything nearer.

Thanks for your responses.

Scottie - NW

1,334 posts

240 months

Thursday 12th July 2007
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I use a guy called Rob who owns a company Smart Tech, who specialise in paint repairs. The owners club I'm in for my car use this guy as he is well priced and does a good job, he's based near Manchester and I think can come to you as well. If I had to choose someone I'd use him, and trying to search for his details, company is Smart Tech and are based near Goldborne I think, am trying to find the website.

Pure Detail

100 posts

215 months

Thursday 12th July 2007
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Where abouts are you based?

bluest2

Original Poster:

4,484 posts

223 months

Thursday 12th July 2007
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Pure Detail said:
Where abouts are you based?
Shaw, near Oldham.

nelly111s

116 posts

223 months

Thursday 12th July 2007
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bluest2 said:
Forgot to add that I'm in Oldham, Preston is probably a bit far but Bury could be an option if I don't get anything nearer.
They come to you though, so I'd let whoever you choose decide if it's a bit far biggrin

bluest2

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4,484 posts

223 months

Friday 13th July 2007
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nelly111s said:
bluest2 said:
Forgot to add that I'm in Oldham, Preston is probably a bit far but Bury could be an option if I don't get anything nearer.
They come to you though, so I'd let whoever you choose decide if it's a bit far biggrin
I assumed it was like the Manchester ice-cream wars in 90s. Sray from your alloted patch at your peril. shoot

Mr OCD

6,388 posts

218 months

Friday 20th July 2007
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I use a contractor call Dent Busters who do dent / paint repair / etc in the NW... guys name is Stuart - tell him Scott sent you and he'll sort you out smile


American Dream

25 posts

213 months

Sunday 29th July 2007
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Scottie - NW said:
I use a guy called Rob who owns a company Smart Tech, who specialise in paint repairs. The owners club I'm in for my car use this guy as he is well priced and does a good job, he's based near Manchester and I think can come to you as well. If I had to choose someone I'd use him, and trying to search for his details, company is Smart Tech and are based near Goldborne I think, am trying to find the website.
Whats his website, im interested as well please?