Cheap bodyshop in Aberdeen?
Cheap bodyshop in Aberdeen?
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WojaWabbit

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1,143 posts

248 months

Friday 15th June 2012
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Old peeps,

As per title, looking for someone to respray the front bumper on the MR2 before I sell it. Its in a bit of a state so want to get it blown over, but don't want to spend cash I won't get back... I reckon its only worth £2-2.5k so over £300 (first quote tbf) wouldn't be wise. Not looking for multiple layers, each rubbed down and a glass-like finish, just a good tidy up.

So, if anyone knows someone who's inexpensive and in the 'deenshire area, I'd be grateful of the details.

Thanks in advance smile

mazdajason

1,113 posts

202 months

Saturday 16th June 2012
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Paint technic did work on my car last year. Extremely happy with it.
Where was your quote from?

WojaWabbit

Original Poster:

1,143 posts

248 months

Saturday 16th June 2012
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Hi Jason,

That quote was from Smart Refinishers in Kirkhill/Dyce. Looked like a quality outfit and they said it'd be strip old paint off, plastic primer, two base coats and clear so if I was keeping the car it'd be worth it.

Thanks for the tip on Paint Technic, I'll give them a call.

Cheers smile

GregorFuk

587 posts

230 months

Saturday 16th June 2012
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On The Road Again in Peterculter are who you need.

mazdajason

1,113 posts

202 months

Saturday 16th June 2012
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I got a quote from them in dyce too, was just slightly more than the paint technic one.
Let us know what you go with.

Goatex

164 posts

177 months

Saturday 16th June 2012
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Castle Park Autobody in Ellon did a superb job on my car recently so would highly recommend them.

Yanayaya

912 posts

214 months

Saturday 16th June 2012
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I have used Stuart Cooper Motors in the past, they are down the A90 a bit though, Fordoun to be exact. Worth a call for a good job and a realistic price. http://www.stuartcoopermotors.com/contact-us

WojaWabbit

Original Poster:

1,143 posts

248 months

Thursday 21st June 2012
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Thanks for the replies everyone.

I went to On The Road Again in Peterculter, as advised by GregorFUK (cheers smile ) and had a quote of £200 for the bumper to be resprayed. However, being the nice chap he is, George (I think that's his name anyway!) told me not to bother! He said it would be obvious if I didn't do the rest of the car and in his experience you never make the money back when it comes to sell on anyway, something I had already considered.

I've garnered opinion from others too and most agree that at 12yrs old they'd be expecting the bodywork to be a little shabby anyway. So, I'll leave as is and advertise the car priced accordingly.

But as far as the bodyshop is concerned, On the Road Again were over £100 cheaper than my first quote. Can't comment on quality of work though, but he seems to be recommended by people on other sites when I googled him.

Thanks again for the tips smile

AliV6

685 posts

218 months

Friday 22nd June 2012
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Do NOT use Paint Technik!!!!!!!!

I won't go into the detail, but rather bullet the issues!

1/ Guy is a cowboy - Stuart.
2/ Work was extremely poor, car was a State when i got it back! See link
3/ They took 2wks longer than they said, meaning i had to rent a car/catch lifts off people
4/ They didn't connect up the washer jets on the bumper.

They have messed up a friend of mines Z4 also, not only that my brother used them recently too...Warned him off them but used for convenience. The job was average, they obviously didn't remove the vent and masking taped around it, then lacquered over it, meaning the tape is clearly visible! They are going to rectify this...Worst of all though, when leaving the bodyshop, the brakes didn't work! (Rear line was loose!!!! - HOW?) On this occasion Stuart did phone and apologies.

I'd steer well clear.

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