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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: davoaj on 31 July 2009, 12:30

Title: Bodyshops in the Northwest
Post by: davoaj on 31 July 2009, 12:30

Looking to get the upper part of my rear bumper smoothed and colour coded in the next few weeks, as Sambo has done recently.

Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for decent bodyshops in the Northwest, ideally in the Merseyside/Warrington area?

Cheers

AJ

Title: Re: Bodyshops in the Northwest
Post by: Vman on 31 July 2009, 18:31

I have used Paint and Trim in Ellesmere Port a few times, I know he use to do some of the repair work for Vauxhalls fleet cars too. Its located not far from the Lexus dealers near Cheshire Oaks.

Title: Re: Bodyshops in the Northwest
Post by: davoaj on 31 July 2009, 18:50

Thanks mate, will give them a buzz and have a chat.

Anyone have any other recommendations?

Title: Re: Bodyshops in the Northwest
Post by: bacillus on 31 July 2009, 20:09

Not used them myself but seem to be highly regarded:
Car Cosmetics in Trafford Park 01618725335

Title: Re: Bodyshops in the Northwest
Post by: sambo on 01 August 2009, 15:39

Panelcare have always been mentioned as excellant up that way, think there prices are very competitive too.

http://www.panelcare.co.uk/


Sam

Title: Re: Bodyshops in the Northwest
Post by: TeddyKGB on 01 August 2009, 22:37

Try these guys:

http://www.prospray.co.uk/

They do a lot of work for Awesome GTI too and I know a few people who've had their trim colour coded etc

Title: Re: Bodyshops in the Northwest
Post by: davoaj on 02 August 2009, 17:01

More good tips guys, thanks.

Think I have enough to go on. Was supposed to be off this week coming but have had to put it back until the end of August, so will hopefully get it done then.

Cheers

Title: Re: Bodyshops in the Northwest
Post by: Top Cat on 02 August 2009, 17:03

             Prospray

  Chapel lane Rixton
  Warrington.
  WA36HG

TEL: 0161 775 4828

They have done a few bits for me and i cant recommend them highly enough.  :smiley:
They are on the expensive side of cheap though, but you get what you pay for with them.
If you give them a ring ask to speak to Andy or Mat.  :smug:

Title: Re: Bodyshops in the Northwest
Post by: davoaj on 02 August 2009, 17:08

Will do Top Cat, your cars looks great so good to know the quality of their work.

How much do people reckon in general to just get the upper part of the rear bumper colour coded on a steel grey gti?

Title: Re: Bodyshops in the Northwest
Post by: sambo on 02 August 2009, 17:34

At a guess £200 I reckon as it need's to be sanded and high build primered so it's smooth.

Sam  :smiley:

Title: Re: Bodyshops in the Northwest
Post by: dTEA on 06 August 2009, 14:51

Quote from: sambo on 02 August 2009, 17:34

At a guess £200 I reckon as it need's to be sanded and high build primered so it's smooth.

Sam  :smiley:

sambo you got any pics of the rear bumper and valance done? or did you do the upper part leaving the lower valance around the centre black?

Title: Re: Bodyshops in the Northwest
Post by: sambo on 06 August 2009, 19:29

The black part has been smoothed aswell but I asked for it to be sprayed satin black. Did this so that if I ever want carbon wrapping done, it can be done here aswell as it won't stick to textured plastic from what i've read :afro:

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e114/sambotc/mk5%20GTi/newpaintrearlow.jpg)


Sam  :smiley:

Title: Re: Bodyshops in the Northwest
Post by: dTEA on 10 August 2009, 11:26

glad you did the upper part only...think that looks the nuts...nice and OEM as well...thinking of leaving the side skirts and front splitter on mine plastic though as I quite like the break along the side and front...

did they say that they could do just the surrounding area and leave the centre without scuffing?  I presume they could as i'd want the centre plastic and not oing down the carbon route...except maybe the grille