Small dent - new car

Anan1 · 06-07-2007 2:45pm #1

My mother's 320d has once again been on the receiving end of an unfortunate accident. A builder in a Land Cruiser commercial opened a door into the rear side panel of the car, leaving a chip/dent just above the wheel arch. The builder and his insurance company have admitted liability. Thing is, I don't want to have the whole panel painted. Can anyone recommend a really good chips away type outfit? I'm very fussy, i've seen Carcraft's work and wasn't impressed. Thanks!

daedalus2097 · 06-07-2007 2:59pm

Why don't you want the whole panel painted? If you're worried about it matching the panels around it, get the ones either side done and blended by the best/most expensive paint shop you can find. Seeing as they've admitted liability cutting corners or considering anything less than an impeccable job shouldn't be a consideration.

Anan1 · 06-07-2007 3:07pm

daedalus2097 wrote:

Why don't you want the whole panel painted? If you're worried about it matching the panels around it, get the ones either side done and blended by the best/most expensive paint shop you can find. Seeing as they've admitted liability cutting corners or considering anything less than an impeccable job shouldn't be a consideration.

To be honest, even the best work is never quite as good as an unrepaired car. Plus, I have a bit of a thing about originality.

daedalus2097 · 06-07-2007 3:22pm

Yeah, I know what you mean... I can't think of any of those places that stand out though, most have had mixed views from people - seems to be luck of the draw, but I suppose it really comes down to the exact nature of the chip/dent and the individual technician who carries out the job. I understand your pain though, I'm currently weighing up the pros and cons of repairing some rust on one of my doors versus replacing the door - trying to decide which will stand out the least...

maidhc · 06-07-2007 3:31pm

Anan1 wrote:

To be honest, even the best work is never quite as good as an unrepaired car. Plus, I have a bit of a thing about originality.

Chips away and them can't work where there are seams and folds from what I understand.

tbh though, unless the car is going to be put in a glass case it will pick up blemishes over its life. It's annoying though.

Anan1 · 06-07-2007 4:18pm

maidhc wrote:

tbh though, unless the car is going to be put in a glass case it will pick up blemishes over its life. It's annoying though.

Yeah, i'm starting to tilt towards just leaving it.

testicle · 06-07-2007 4:36pm

get a new panel!

Eoin · 06-07-2007 5:26pm

I think I recommended them the last time as well, but Exclusive Autobody in Bray are excellent - but I don't know if they do the blemish type touch ups as well as the more serious crash stuff.

Anan1 · 06-07-2007 5:32pm

eoin_s wrote:

I think I recommended them the last time as well, but Exclusive Autobody in Bray are excellent

You did, and if i'd had more sense i would have listened to you rather than letting Maxwell Motors bring it down the local creche and let the kids do it.

Eoin · 06-07-2007 5:37pm

Anan1 wrote:

You did, and if i'd had more sense i would have listened to you rather than letting Maxwell Motors bring it down the local creche and let the kids do it.

Oh dear - I never read the follow up to that. No harm giving them a call and see if they do the smaller repairs...

BrianD3 · 06-07-2007 6:23pm

Anan1 wrote:

You did, and if i'd had more sense i would have listened to you rather than letting Maxwell Motors bring it down the local creche and let the kids do it.

I remember the previous thread and IIRC there was a lot of hype about "BMW approved" bodyshops and how great they were. I take it your experience didn't live up to the hype then?

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