Tomnova16
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tbf bubbles in the paint, basically means it needs to be repainted, surface scratches are on the surface so can be polished out.
respray on an elise would be more than that plus the vat, general guide for a basic respray is £2k +vat, then you go upwards with extra damage, colour changes, show finishes and what not
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BluKoo
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
Even if the respray costs 500 more or whatever its still a better route to take surely?
I've no idea. Why do you assume it'd be the best option?
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Originally posted by Steve
i would say so, the detail is only a relatively temporary fix
Going on the condition of the car when it came in, i'd say both are temporary fixes. The owner would have to change the way he cared for the car before it was anything but temporary.
However if this detail was carried out just to add a chunk of cash to the resale value (which is quite possible), then the detail would have been the most sensible and profitable option.
[Edited on 06-09-2010 by BluKoo]
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Tomnova16
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just to cover myself, factory paintwork has a slight peel to the finish.
Show paintwork is smooth as fook
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BluKoo
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Originally posted by DannyB
Fucking hell give the lad a break 
To be honest I don't mind them questioning the work as for every problem they throw up, I think I have a decent answer, and i'm not even a detailer.
If they really wanted a good debate they should get themselves along to the Polished Bliss open day for a chat with my brother and Rich (a very clever man indeed). Unless they were super narrow minded, I think they'd change their views just a little or at least accept why they can charge what they do.
[Edited on 06-09-2010 by BluKoo]
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Colin
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So 1200 for a polish or 2000 for a full respray. ok.
Its a good correction job, but still nowhere near perfect, I just think the lads turned up at the wrong place & paid for the wrong service tbf, understand PB just give the man what he asks for.
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antnee
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Not many bodyshops will refine the paint to such a good standard either
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FlamingCorsa
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best one i have been yet, lotus and vx220 paint is generally pretty poor and some of the fibreglass work is debatable quality!
wot a turn around, its good advert to show wot can be done with a good quality detail!
i am Very impressed
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by BluKoo
quote:
Originally posted by DannyB
Fucking hell give the lad a break
To be honest I don't mind them questioning the work as for every problem they throw up, I think I have a decent answer, and i'm not even a detailer.
If they really wanted a good debate they should get themselves along to the Polished Bliss open day for a chat with my brother and Rich (a very clever man indeed). Unless they were super narrow minded, I think they'd change their views just a little or at least accept why they can charge what they do.
[Edited on 06-09-2010 by BluKoo]
My question was genuine & I hope you noticed I put 'in this instance' as the elise lookes none less than its been through a hedge in the pic's you posted. Its a good detail, top notch as always but I just think this needed something else - started over!
[Edited on 06-09-2010 by Colin]
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
Even if the respray costs 500 more or whatever its still a better route to take surely?
i agree, as there are still imperfections after the detail.
but even so, what a transformation 
your brother must earn a mint charging that much for 2 days work
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BluKoo
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Thanks Iaz. A comment like that from someone who knows bodywork/paint such as yourself is always a good thing.
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Originally posted by Colin
My question was genuine & I hope you noticed I put 'in this instance' as the elise lookes none less than its been through a hedge in the pic's you posted. Its a good detail, top notch as always but I just think this needed something else - started over!
Don't worry, I know you really are just curious and not just a wind up merchant unlike some on here. 
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Originally posted by Ben G
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Originally posted by Colin
Even if the respray costs 500 more or whatever its still a better route to take surely?
i agree, as there are still imperfections after the detail.
but even so, what a transformation
I can't deny that either. There are a lot of stonechips and that's where the car would have been better off with a respray, but the detail massively improved the look of the car and at nearly 50% the price of a respray. So if you considder that this debate stated off because of cost and more importantly cost relative to the cars value you have to admit the detail was more cost effective.
[Edited on 06-09-2010 by BluKoo]
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Edd
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fucking cunt bastard bodyshop
what the fuck is that paint all about?
good job though
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RS6
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black car enough said shows up everything and that is wonderful turn around great to see
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SRI-LEE
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that paint job is awful! great chnage though have some skills
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Joe
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Awesome fix up. Great work.
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