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Offline Brenbo

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Re: Smart Repair Recomendation in South West
« Reply #10 on: 10 May 2015, 13:41 »
I am situated in the Bude/Launceston area of North Cornwall.  If the guy you mention is able to smart repair pearlescent paint like Oryx White with no visible difference then it would be worth getting a quote.   :smiley:

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Re: Smart Repair Recomendation in South West
« Reply #11 on: 10 May 2015, 13:55 »
I've just spoken to my lease manager friend who reckons pearlescent might be a bodyshop only job to get a proper finish. I'll see if my ex-colleague gets back to me as he'd know the local guy to you and would give an honest opinion.
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Re: Smart Repair Recomendation in South West
« Reply #12 on: 10 May 2015, 14:02 »
Cheers Exonian.  I was wondering if it would be a body shop job being pearlescent paint.  But hoping it would be simpler so smart repair could be a possiblity.  Will await your answer from your other contact.  Appreciate all the help you are giving.

On the other hand it would be worth knowing if Pearlescent paint like Oryx White could be smart repaired so other forum users with the same paint on present and future cars can have an idea of their options should they experience similar with paint damage.   

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Re: Smart Repair Recomendation in South West
« Reply #13 on: 10 May 2015, 14:17 »
Is it too big to just touch in?
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Re: Smart Repair Recomendation in South West
« Reply #14 on: 10 May 2015, 14:42 »
I have tried, but it is too big and obvious.  It is about 1cm+ wide and about 0.5 to just under 1cm high on the ridge of the recess for the number plate of back bumper.  I am thinking it may end up being a bodyshop job, unless someone else can advise different?

I would say it is the size and shape of a fingernail approx.  The paint has come off completely exposing just black bumper plastic . 

If no one can help with smart repair I will still keep you guys posted on this forum as it will be of interest to a few of the members on this forum as to the options available for Oryx White paint if damaged. It may help others with their descision on colour choice if it becomes expensive or a royal pain in the backside getting fixed.

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Re: Smart Repair Recomendation in South West
« Reply #15 on: 10 May 2015, 15:38 »
I've asked for a recommendation on another forum, there's bound to be someone in your locality that comes recommended.
It might be worthwhile ringing a few places in Exeter and Plymouth to see if it can actually be done. There are a few in Exeter that do smart repairs as there is a huge amount of main dealers in Marsh Barton (used to be Europe's largest amount within a certain area) who all use smart repairs for retail stock. Some are better than others and I'll wait until Ian gets back to me for his opinion.
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Re: Smart Repair Recomendation in South West
« Reply #16 on: 10 May 2015, 16:46 »
Thanks for all your help Exonian.  You are going above and beyond.  Cannot thank you enough for your help.   :smiley:

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Re: Smart Repair Recomendation in South West
« Reply #17 on: 10 May 2015, 18:48 »
It's nothing, really, it's what we are all here for.
I've met some great people on the forums over the years and we're all here to share our moans, our enthusiasm(?) and pool our wits.
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Re: Smart Repair Recomendation in South West
« Reply #18 on: 10 May 2015, 20:11 »
I am situated in the Bude/Launceston area of North Cornwall.  If the guy you mention is able to smart repair pearlescent paint like Oryx White with no visible difference then it would be worth getting a quote.   :smiley:

He is in st austell so too far for you I would think. How much would vw charge ? At least then you will know what the top line is on cost  :smiley:
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Re: Smart Repair Recomendation in South West
« Reply #19 on: 11 May 2015, 08:24 »
Will know today hopefully about VW cost.  Have just had some more bad luck.  Have just discovered the wing mirror switch on the drivers door is broken.  It is rattling around and does not turn very well, with no functionality when set to Left mirror,  fold or heat.  I think I am going to have get the car in to VW asap.  It may be a leave the car at the dealer job?