Bodyshop recommendation for paint?

[BronxCruz]

Hi all,

The forum looks very different since I last logged in... it's been a while.

I'm looking for a bodyshop recommendation please. My E30 has been treated to replacement arches, sills and floor sections and is now ready for paint. The only problem is actually getting anyone bothered to quote for it.

The car is a rolling shell and the welding has been done to a high standard by a respected specialist. However, it needs dressing and preparing for paint, then the sides repainted and blended with the bonnet, roof and boot. Basically a full repaint if that's what it takes. It needs to be right as it's potentially quite a nice car, being a two-door chrome bumper 323i. I would then take the car back as a painted rolling shell.

I'm not naïve when it comes to old cars and I know what work is involved in quality bodywork, and am happy to pay for quality work. But I'm not a cashpoint and I'm not willing to leave myself open to really vague estimates and one liner emails when we're talking about quite a lot of money. I don't think it's unreasonable to expect confirmation of what's included in a quote. It's quite frustrating because if I could find someone worthwhile I have other work required on other cars. Cash waiting but nobody interested in taking it!

So, recommendations please. I'm in central Derbyshire but willing to travel a reasonable distance for someone who actually wants the work and knows what they are doing.

Thanks.

[Dlb26]

Is Grimsby too far? Mark at Grimsby Auto body repair is good and a proper e30 fan. He did my cab and has done 2 other e30's since, one for his dad and one for himself. His red e30 is on his page now.
Check him out on Facebook,

[martauto]

Welcome back to the zone mate and yes ....................even a rolling shell needs to be seen !!!
Pics please

Mart.

[E30Derbyshire]

Try Car Cosmetics Derby Limited, they re-sprayed the E30 convertible belonging to the BMW specialist who has been fettling my e30 and painted several panels on my E30. They seem to do a lot of classics, their website doesn’t reflect this. Top class work, very thorough and professional.