Anyone used Omicron (near Norwich)?

[EskimoArapaho]

I'm thinking of having some bodywork done (new fibreglass clamshell mounted, prepared and whole-car repaint) and these chaps turned up on an Alfa-related page I found. Anyone know of them or their work?

Or got any suggestions for another company in the area (I'm in Cambridge)?

Thanks

[f1rob]

Try Jason at Lustre coatings opposite lotus cars
you will be hard pressed to find a better paint finish and he has cars/examples of his work you can see
REALLY knows whats involved involved with GRP and composite as well unlike many others

[iluvmercs]

Omicron are Lancia specialists from routine maintenance through to full restorations. They have restored the odd Lamborghini and complete work on other marques, too.
Admittedly never used them, but have seen much of their work and it appears top notch.

Decent family affair, all being friendly and welcoming.
I once turned up out of the blue to ask about some specialist engine work to my Mercedes. They admitted they weren't able to do what I was specifically after (much prefer this line than a "we'll have a go" notion), but gave me a tour of their facility which was a lovely experience - turns out I went to school with the owners' sons. Never even knew it!

Darren

[EskimoArapaho]

Thanks. Perhaps I should make an appointment and pop along there. (It's an Alfa-engined Stratos replica, so I'm hoping they will be interested.)

That Lustre-chap's work seems very good (on his website) but is he just a paint shop - not a body prep guy? Because the new front clam for the car is in the raw and will need the usual tweaks and mounting of lights/etc.

[Ranger 6]

I remember them getting some very good coverage in the old Supercar Classics magazine. Both Stratos and Muira were featured. I can't remember which they did a full rebuild on, but my perception was that they were very good at what they do. If they're still going well 20 years later I would think that still stands .

[f1rob]

Does a lot of different things you will probably be able to see his. Cobra replica he built
he also has some very high end guys he works with from f1/custom car fields
visit both they are only about 3 miles apart

[jamieandthemagic]

If you've got an Alfa I'd take it elsewhere

[EskimoArapaho]

Thanks Rob - will do.

jamieandthemagic said:

If you've got an Alfa I'd take it elsewhere

I presume there's a back story to your comment, but any chance of something that more directly answers my Q (regarding bodywork and paint)?

[jamieandthemagic]

Omicron are renouned lancia specialists, if you owned an Alfa, I'd take it to Jamie porter.

But you seem to be talking about bodywork with something other than regular steel, so I'd go for someone who specialises there.