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Show me a QUALITY body shop in south london. willling to travel.
« on: February 15, 2013, 04:18:06 pm »
I need to get my car into  good shape for the summer season.  Can anyone recommend  a good bodyshop please.  Im looking to get the front and rear bumper colour coded and the side skirts.  The mirror needs sorting as well.  I've got a couple of blemishes on the car I want to get sorted as well about four\five in total.

What should I be looking at.  I have used the search function.....
3 Door GTI Black, Cruise Control, DSG, Factory Tints, Folding Mirrors, Heated Seats, Highline Display, Leather, Monza II's, MFSW, Parking Sensors, Puddle Lights,  Xenons,

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Re: Show me a QUALITY body shop in south london. willling to travel.
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2013, 04:50:31 pm »
Hello guys please is there anyone out there?ive been doing my homework not being lazybones.  Workshops don't seem keen to colour code.  I need a full respray on rear bumper with full colour coding on the bottom grey plastic, the side skirts, both front wings need touching up as does the front bumper, there's a mark on the roof a circular one, and a scrape along the side (don't know how that got on it).

I know u can point me in the right direction!
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To be fitted....Bluetooth,DVB-T, MDI, RNS510, Stage one (opinions much appreciated)

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Re: Show me a QUALITY body shop in south london. willling to travel.
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2013, 06:25:39 pm »
if your paying straight cash. Grove Autos In Beckenham.

They are quality. The work is immense.
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Re: Show me a QUALITY body shop in south london. willling to travel.
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2013, 07:16:51 pm »
Beckenham is down from me! I'm very greatful.  I'll have a look and try and get a competitive quote.  :happy2:

Oh yes paying straight cash.  Anyone to ask for particularly?
« Last Edit: April 04, 2013, 07:20:27 pm by driver rider »
3 Door GTI Black, Cruise Control, DSG, Factory Tints, Folding Mirrors, Heated Seats, Highline Display, Leather, Monza II's, MFSW, Parking Sensors, Puddle Lights,  Xenons,

To be fitted....Bluetooth,DVB-T, MDI, RNS510, Stage one (opinions much appreciated)

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Re: Show me a QUALITY body shop in south london. willling to travel.
« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2013, 08:00:32 pm »
C&P Panelcraft in Addlestone come recommended from the vw Indy I use.
I've never had cause to use them but would if needed any work done.
I did call once about smoothing and painting the rear bumper of my gti and the bloke I spoke to said don't waste your time as regardless of smoothing the quality would never be as good as repainting an ed30 bumper, even though doing this would earn him less.

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Re: Show me a QUALITY body shop in south london. willling to travel.
« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2013, 08:08:24 pm »
0208 778 3551, if you go to get a quote ask paul to have a look at it if he is in.
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« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2013, 11:54:11 pm »
0208 778 3551, if you go to get a quote ask paul to have a look at it if he is in.


I'll be sure to do that! thank you

Wow guys thank you.  The paint is in good nick overall I just want to get all the blemishes sorted out!

I will keep you posted on how I get on.  Again I'm very greatful for the pointers.  

C&P Panelcraft in Addlestone come recommended from the vw Indy I use.
I've never had cause to use them but would if needed any work done.
I did call once about smoothing and painting the rear bumper of my gti and the bloke I spoke to said don't waste your time as regardless of smoothing the quality would never be as good as repainting an ed30 bumper, even though doing this would earn him less.

It sounds like it wont be worth my while getting the bumper done.  I'll have a look at edition 30 bumpers.

« Last Edit: April 05, 2013, 12:03:07 am by driver rider »
3 Door GTI Black, Cruise Control, DSG, Factory Tints, Folding Mirrors, Heated Seats, Highline Display, Leather, Monza II's, MFSW, Parking Sensors, Puddle Lights,  Xenons,

To be fitted....Bluetooth,DVB-T, MDI, RNS510, Stage one (opinions much appreciated)