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I've used a guy called 'Manny' many times for scratch work and he does a very good job.
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Recommend decent bodywork shop in the london area

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Can anyone recommend a decent bodywork shop in the London area?
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Can anyone recommend a decent bodywork shop in the London area?
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I don't want to use the cheapest but I would like a decent job so any recommendations would be welcome.
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Can anyone recommend a decent bodywork shop in the London area?
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I don't want to use the cheapest but I would like a decent job so any recommendations would be welcome.
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Use guy called 'manny' many times

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Can anyone recommend a decent bodywork shop in the London area? I've got a scratch above my Carerra badge that won't polish out so I am going to have the panel repainted/laquered. Two quotes from Porsche are: £670+ VAT and £870+VAT. Basically, the shops they use are independents and the estimators assume the insurance will pay and so quote extremely high for what is 4 hours maximum for labour plus materials. These guys must be smoking because everyone else seems to quote around £275-£300 + VAT. I don't want to use the cheapest but I would like a decent job so any recommendations would be welcome. Many thanks ...

POST 2Original post

If you're anywhere near Reading, try www.specialisedpaintwork.com behind the OPC. They give 10% off for PCGB members and are very competent.

POST 3Original post

Try www.chipsaway.com I've used a guy called 'Manny' many times for scratch work and he does a very good job. Probably cost you no more than £50+Vat or so.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I had the front of my 996 painted by specialised and couldn't fault their work, attitude and professionalism. That was after Chipsaway tried twice to put right the right bodge they'd made of it.... You get what you pay for. Take what you wish from this post!

POST 5Original post

You could also try Chris at 911 Bodyshop in Wembley, he is excellent.

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Thanks for your replies ... I'll let you know how it goes ...

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