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[davlad22]

The hard work is in the preparation. If you can do some of that yourself, it should save some money.

As per the other replies I would be looking £1000/1200. The existing defects you talk about is all normal wear and tear and it's generally accepted that a little work is required to bring the shell up to spec. Speak to a professional I would say, bare metal is probably a little too thorough, hardly anyone does that  :-?

The other thing is does the car warrant such expensive work? It probably won't be worth any more? On the positive side, we have a fantastic local guy down here (York).

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

The hard work is in the preparation. If you can do some of that yourself, it should save some money.

 I have the patience of Basil Fawlty... some of it I'm willing to do, but anything resembling plastic clips and I will go mad...

As per the other replies I would be looking £1000/1200. The existing defects you talk about is all normal wear and tear and it's generally accepted that a little work is required to bring the shell up to spec. Speak to a professional I would say, bare metal is probably a little too thorough, hardly anyone does that  :-?

 My background is in old old cars - often fitting new panels. Is it more usual to just go back to primer, then re-prime and paint? I'm not a bodywork man, I've not got the eye for it, but I'm interested in how it's done...

The other thing is does the car warrant such expensive work? It probably won't be worth any more?

 Oh, it'll be worth it. Not to increase the value of the car, but it's the best car I've ever owned, and I want it like brand-new.

On the positive side, we have a fantastic local guy down here (York).

 I'm going to be having a look and an ask around, closer to when I want it doing - I know my mum's car was fantastic when she got it back, but I'd like to see a full respray from them. York isn't to far at all for me, so I'd be interested to have a look there too. Recommendations are much more valuable than low prices, after all.

[BMH_26]

hello mate i had a full bare metal respray on my show Cavalier 4 x 4 Turbo which looked like glass the finish was fantastic Although i did pay £4900  

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

hello mate i had a full bare metal respray on my show Cavalier 4 x 4 Turbo which looked like glass the finish was fantastic Although i did pay £4900  

 Good lord. Not looking to pay quite that much... got any pics, out of interest?

[BMH_26]

HERE YOU GO

[davlad22]

HERE YOU GO

Very nice! But I hope that dodgy wing colour is the photograph and not your 5000 quid paint!?!  

Pete, I believe nowadays for a more cost-effective job the paint/bodywork is repaired as necessary and then flatted back to the finest finish available. The existing surface is then treated and sprayed with an isolating layer which stops any chemical contamination between the old/new paint. The body is then ready for the regular primer, Base/top coat and clear coat for a tough glossy finish. It is repeatedly flatted between certain stages and the clear coat/laquer is machine polished.

Obviously with a bare metal respray the whole car has to be completely stripped then the vehicle is usually bead blasted, which itself can cause more damage to the weaker (rusty!) spots. These have to be repaired, in metal rather than common filler. Whole car is painted as above, but usually to a higher standard than when new.....then you just have to remember how to put it all back together!  

If you're after any more info re local bodyshop, give us a shout. They are located in Elvington, of airfield fame!

All the best  

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

HERE YOU GO

Very nice! But I hope that dodgy wing colour is the photograph and not your 5000 quid paint!?!  

 That is jaw-dropping. I've only ever liked the top-end Cavs (ever since I learned to tell the difference between a GSi and 1.7 diesel...) - wheres your car at now?

Pete, I believe nowadays for a more cost-effective job the paint/bodywork is repaired as necessary and then flatted back to the finest finish available. The existing surface is then treated and sprayed with an isolating layer which stops any chemical contamination between the old/new paint. The body is then ready for the regular primer, Base/top coat and clear coat for a tough glossy finish. It is repeatedly flatted between certain stages and the clear coat/laquer is machine polished.

 I see. Makes sense.

Obviously with a bare metal respray the whole car has to be completely stripped then the vehicle is usually bead blasted, which itself can cause more damage to the weaker (rusty!) spots. These have to be repaired, in metal rather than common filler. Whole car is painted as above, but usually to a higher standard than when new.....then you just have to remember how to put it all back together!  

 

If you're after any more info re local bodyshop, give us a shout. They are located in Elvington, of airfield fame!

 Another excuse to drive round there? As if I needed one anyway? I will do, as I say, it'll be next year I'm looking at getting it done.

All the best  

 And yourself mate.

[BMH_26]

Thanks mate the car is in Bristol ATM i think   I do miss it

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

Thanks mate the car is in Bristol ATM i think   I do miss it

 Hope it's still being looked after.

[BMH_26]

yes lol and me where abouts do you live any way? have you tried your local bodyshops ?

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

 I'm in Teesside... I'm loathe to actually go see anyone yet, cos I'll end up going "oh, here's some money, do it tomorrow"... can't afford it yet...

[BMH_26]

ha ha ha ha lol know how you feell buddy. good luck saving those pennys any way