E30 Zone

gooday all

I am begining to start a restore project (not myself!) on my neglected 325is (2.7/imported). I am actually embarrassed that i have let it get to this stage, but with the new kid over the last 2 yrs, i just didnt have the time....but all thats about to change.
1. Car is currently have a major service - sort out all the nigly bits.
2. bodywork/respray - car is lachs silver with mtech body kit - Can anyone suggest/recommend a reputable workshop that will undertake this work (in hertfordshire or surrounding counties) and do you suggest going down to the metal ? and what can i expect to pay for this work?

many thnks in advance for your time and advice

1st of all welcome to the zone, second of all....tut,tut,tut fancy letting your 30 go.....LOL no mate my advise would be go down as far as you can regarding the paint, where the rust is anyway, dont think you will need to regarding the other bits, im not to good regarding paint but i dont know that under the m-tech kit holds a lot of nasty little surprises!! think you will pay around Ԛ£1500 for a great job on her though, im in stoke on trent and to be honest i could get an absolutly "mint" spray job prepped and sprayed for around Ԛ£800! you are down south so i think you will pay through the roof for a nice spray job, nice to know you are saving another e30 though buddy, keep us all updated with your progress! is she a left hooker??

hi there

many thnks for the welcome& apologies for late response, have been away.
yeah i guess u are right with regards to the prices that i will pay here.
might actually look into possibly coming up North !
She is right-handed