New Hood

[steeleez]

Hi

I will be getting a new hood fitted early next year to my 318 cabby, has anyone used Prestige Autotrim and if so are they any good?

https://prestigeautotrim.com/uk/bmw-e30-carhoods.html

Thanks

Gary

[minesapint]

No I’ve not heard of them, the prices are certainly very reasonable & the better fabric looks good.
Have you considered visiting them, they’re on the Wirral, by appointment it says, you can usually suss out what a place is like by having your wits about you, chatting with the staff etc.
Massive price reductions at the minute………but they don’t fit them.
Just remembered earlier this year a zoner on here put up a very old video meant for training BMW workshop technicians, it was showing the process of how to fit new hoods (E30’s) onto the existing frame, it was interesting & educational, would be very useful if you’re thinking of fitting it yourself. I think the zoner was from Oz.
Good luck & please give us feedback as to how you get on.
Cheers

[E30Derbyshire]

I used this company when my other half’s MX5 needed a new hood last year, they supplied and fitted a mohair hood with glass window. The service was amazing, very professional, the hood was top quality and fitted like a glove, and we’ve not had any issues. Worth a look.

https://thesofttopshop.com/

[minesapint]

Impressive, but a lot more money than previous, but looks like it includes fitting & for mobile service only £100 more.
Again I’d be visiting for a chat before placing an order, only 56 mins from home.

[steeleez]

Thanks for the replies, I’m not going to fit my own hood, so will be looking for someone to fit one for me, I live in Sunderland, so both options are a bit of a trek, I have read some good reviews about pristige on Mazda and BMW forums, so for £558 it may be a good deal.

[minesapint]

Have a look at this, the videos I mentioned.

viewtopic.php?f=32&t=167404&hilit=Blitz

Cheers