E30 Zone

As above^^. I need some work done on my car and I want it to be top notch. I have had no end of poor bodywork done in the past on other cars and don't want to make the same mistake again.

@BSS if you read this, are the guys that painted yours and simons car still at the same place??

Oh yeah I'm in Surrey and nearby would be good but I don't mind traveling a distance if worth it.

Beardymat springs to mind,Sheffield based of course,but main line trains....

I have considered beardymat and he's clearly guaranteed to do a perfect job but somewhere closer would be nice.

Dave after Renault shut the workshop, another bodyshop chain bought the site off renault and opened up again business as usual. In time all the old employees bar the mechanics have gone back! Its just a huge bodyshop now no mechanical work is done there

Gary the panel beater and Adam the painter who did mine and barrys cars are back working there

I spose I'd best ask Barry nicely to have a word for me then
Cheers Simon.

my mates dad owns a body shop in penge. he is the main sprayer and have seen his work. i would say it is top notch! its called jubilee coach works. might be worth a quote

The bodyshop guy behind Ant's workshop is alright, apparently.

There's a good one in Biggin Hill too if you are interested?

Used to be a good one in Whiteleaf (sp?) in Surrey which is nearer you I think.

We use a guy in Hillingdon, he is the sort of guy who when you pay right the job is absolutely perfect ut if you want it cheap he does it cheap. Does Porsches, M cars, X cars Q7's etc etc for us and has always excelled himself. Will send you his number if you want it.
Ray

oakey wrote:As above^^. I need some work done on my car and I want it to be top notch. I have had no end of poor bodywork done in the past on other cars and don't want to make the same mistake again.

@BSS if you read this, are the guys that painted yours and simons car still at the same place??

Oh yeah I'm in Surrey and nearby would be good but I don't mind traveling a distance if worth it.

What would you like done Oakey?

I need a few new bits of metal let in at the bottoms of the rear arches behind the sideskirts where it has started bubbling and a few panels painted- rear bumper and skirt, side skirts, sunroof, and bonnet.

Wish I lived over in the UK as you E30 guys always need work done lol... Should see our rust free E30s lol would blow your minds how good our cars are.

Oakey whoever you choose to do the job ask them first if you can have a look around the shop.. It would give a idea of what sort of work they do...

Mike

Toby the guy in Whytleaf is still there i was looking at a motor he sprayed in white the other day

It looks like its a wet white its amazing what he can do

m_jermyn wrote:Wish I lived over in the UK as you E30 guys always need work done lol... Should see our rust free E30s lol would blow your minds how good our cars are.

How cracked is your dash?

cliffybabe wrote:Toby the guy in Whytleaf is still there i was looking at a motor he sprayed in white the other day

It looks like its a wet white its amazing what he can do

What's the name of that place?

I got my rear arches and a few other bits done by idcoachworks in Purley and I am very pleased with the results. There are a load of in progress photo's in my photo gallery thread (half way down page 2)

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&start=25

It's a relatively small place but they seem to do quite a few classic cars there and Steve the proprietor is a top fella. I would definitely use them again.

oakey wrote:I need a few new bits of metal let in at the bottoms of the rear arches behind the sideskirts where it has started bubbling and a few panels painted- rear bumper and skirt, side skirts, sunroof, and bonnet.

Well.. were based near croydon,

no harm in passing through..!

My e30 m3 was painted by spr coachworks in uckfield, east Sussex. Did a very nice job.

Google them and gave a look at their website I can't add a link as I'm on my I phone.

Go to Plough Lane Coach works in Sutton on the A217, speak to big tone or Terry and say that Charlie with the BMW recommended you. They're good lads and the sons a mate of mine. They do all the work for the Harris's, the boys that build all the Escort Mk1's Anglias's etc. John Harris builds the engines and Tone does the paint work. Between them they've got the Ford scene licked and are top of their games. You would be amazed at the quality of their work. Seriously mate theses boys are hot, if you know your Fords you'll know them. 8644 9687

finishline in stevenage are the absolute nuts painted many a concours mk2 escort for the ford boys ... !!!!

toby wrote:

m_jermyn wrote:Wish I lived over in the UK as you E30 guys always need work done lol... Should see our rust free E30s lol would blow your minds how good our cars are.

How cracked is your dash?


Believe it or not my dash has only a really small crack in it not really noticable, and I have a dash mat over it to protect it. My glvebox lid a a bigen however..

Mike

m_jermyn wrote:

toby wrote:

m_jermyn wrote:Wish I lived over in the UK as you E30 guys always need work done lol... Should see our rust free E30s lol would blow your minds how good our cars are.

How cracked is your dash?


Believe it or not my dash has only a really small crack in it not really noticable, and I have a dash mat over it to protect it. My glvebox lid a a bigen however..

Mike

You should see our dashboards! I have 3 and they are all mint and crack free!

Spectrum Paintworx down in Sittingbourne Kent are excellent. my mate jeff works there. My cars going to them on monday to have the rear quarter repaired and they done a full respray on my mates 200sx which is shown on there website. just google the name

E30Gheko wrote:

m_jermyn wrote:

toby wrote:
How cracked is your dash?


Believe it or not my dash has only a really small crack in it not really noticable, and I have a dash mat over it to protect it. My glvebox lid a a bigen however..

Mike

You should see our dashboards! I have 3 and they are all mint and crack free!

You can have your uncracked dashes because you should see our e30s, there is two in my family ATM and we have had one other before and all are chromies.....! Not even a little bit of rust on any of them.

Ide much rather have a E30 with no rust then one with a crack free dash. lol The beauty of a place where it rarely rains.. Rust free cars......

Just make sure you get a tasteful bonnet bra so that you don't sandblast it on a run ;)

Messenjah wrote:finishline in stevenage are the absolute nuts painted many a concours mk2 escort for the ford boys ... !!!!

Sorry, I wouldn't give these guys a wheel barrow to paint. If you want to know why, I can show you a 635 that they done a major body job on . Tigerseal, P40 and wood screws

m_jermyn wrote:

E30Gheko wrote:

m_jermyn wrote: You should see our dashboards! I have 3 and they are all mint and crack free!

You can have your uncracked dashes because you should see our e30s, there is two in my family ATM and we have had one other before and all are chromies.....! Not even a little bit of rust on any of them.

Ide much rather have a E30 with no rust then one with a crack free dash. lol The beauty of a place where it rarely rains.. Rust free cars......

Yeah and the none existant spare parts or knowledge, lets not mention the prices either! There are still solid shells over here and the running one properly in the UK is a far cheaper than down under

Chill Simon. Quite a few Aussies have proved they've got the knowledge and skill to do some great work. Shame about their humour though

lol we are a pretty dry bunch over here. And yes our parts are expensive.

Route 66 Coachworks in Clacton On Sea:

http://www.route66bodyworx.com/index2.php