paint matching

1. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

   #1 12th April 2009, 20:54

   as you may have read in http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=222207
   
   some little twats vandalised my car
   
   anyway, im guessing as the paints cracked and one dent cant be got at to be knocked out itll need filler
   
   so, obv ill find out on tues if anyone wll do it cheap.. but what will the paint be like? will it need the whole bonnet respraying? or just over the dents?
2. dannyboy2005 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 BEDFORD, GUILDFORD, WAYBRIDGE Posts: 4172 Punt -y0

   #2 12th April 2009, 20:55

   A whole bonnet respray and it would cost ££££ i'm guessing. Time someone's filled it, danded it, primed it etc its a fair few hours.
   
   Like i said. Local scrappie or try ebay where i got mine for only £25 posted.
3. welch Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2006 warwick Posts: 239 205 gti 1.9 audi a4 2.8 quattro 2 saxos 306 gti

   #3 12th April 2009, 20:56

   i had to have a new bonnet mate for the dents depending how big they are and where they are depends your best bet myt be get a new bonnet for it imo
4. dannyboy2005 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 BEDFORD, GUILDFORD, WAYBRIDGE Posts: 4172 Punt -y0

   #4 12th April 2009, 20:56

   A whole tail gate respray costed £700 (I never paid for it)
5. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

   #5 12th April 2009, 20:59

   it'll cost me less than £100, i can pretty much gaurentee that..
   
   cheers curran too, ill see what the body shop guy i know says on tues, im guessing the bonnet will need a complete respray as its metalic silver (so pretty hard to touch up)
   
   either way i know this guy will do a good job, it may just be easier if i can find a new bonnet
   
   will the paint look out of place? in comparison to the 7 year old paint on rest of car? keep in mind that my paint is in very good condition
6. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

   #6 12th April 2009, 21:11

   There is no reason why a decent paint supplier won't give him an excellent match mate. I've had a few panels on my silver sax resprayed and you can't even tell.
7. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

   #7 12th April 2009, 21:13

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Mr_P There is no reason why a decent paint supplier won't give him an excellent match mate. I've had a few panels on my silver sax resprayed and you can't even tell.

   ahh thats good to know
   
   ive had work done my this guy on my old car, and hes very very good at what he does
   
   installed a bit of confidence in me now lol! will wait till tues before i can get in touch with him
8. jware92 Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 Colwyn Bay/Southend Posts: 608 Mk2 vts VXR engined astra

   #8 12th April 2009, 21:24

   why not just find a bonnet from a scrappy?
9. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

   #9 12th April 2009, 21:37

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jware92 why not just find a bonnet from a scrappy?

   ill have a look, but if theres none in excelent condition local, then a re-spray it is