Roffo
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got a quote to smooth my rear wiper off from my local bodyshop, they said it would be £300 to do as they would have to re-do the whole boot..
is this correct or overpriced?
thanks
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ShEp
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is it a flushed boot?
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Roffo
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no normal boot, just the wiper removing and smoothed
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ShEp
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get a grommet,
or yes that quote is a bit pricey
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IvIarkgraham
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they will have to repaint the boot
tad high but gonna be around that price
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Roffo
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ok, so is it worth getting semi smooth then while im there or is that gunna be around 500ish?
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Roffo
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quote: Originally posted by ShEp
get a grommet,
or yes that quote is a bit pricey
would get a grommet but under the rubber is a bit of rust and not so pretty
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ShEp
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a semi-smooth should be around £300 tbh
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Haimsey
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500 for a semi!?
Do it yourself, its not mega hard 
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ShEp
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quote: Originally posted by Haimsey
500 for a semi!?
Do it yourself, its not mega hard
It will be if you carry on too long
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Roffo
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i cant weld nor paint properly so il mess it up. needs to be done properly.. il get a quote on a semi smooth n see if its any more..
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flybikeslee
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better looking out for one already done, worth the wait for the money you will save, or grommet, looks neat enough
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