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rupert
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Friendly painters in Scotland?

Post by rupert »

I'm getting near to needing paint for my Minor, and I'm looking around for places to get it done. I have asked a few local chaps and they are really only interested in insurance work on moderns - which is pretty fair as there is quite a bit of work to do on my car and I won't be paying top dollar!

I'm sure a lot of you are in the same boat, what to do?

I'm in Scotland (Bathgate)

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Post by youngun »

Scotland? Friendly? HA! Well, unless you yourself are Scottish as well.....hehehe.

Im not sure myself, BMC may well know though.
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Post by rupert »

no... I'm English?! Is there something I should know? <looks over shoulder nervously> :wink:
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Post by MoggyTech »

There is a coachworks in Addiewell that does (or used to do) resprays etc.
Can't remember the name as I do all my own bodywork these days. Their depot is right on the crossroads.
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Post by plastic_orange »

There is a chap (Jim Wishart) based in the old airfield at Crail who has done a lot of work for my friend. His work is pretty good and he is reasonably priced.
If you are interested pm me for his contact details.

Strange comment youngun.



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Post by youngun »

rupert wrote:no... I'm English?! Is there something I should know? <looks over shoulder nervously> :wink:
Probably just from my own experience then!

looks like theres a few around anyway :D
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Post by Orkney »

Going to try doing mine by hand with a roller - not as daft as it sounds - will still be 10 x better than it is now even if its a right hash will still be a drastic improvement for a bit of time and the cost of a pot of paint - not being stingy - just thrifty :-)
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Post by bmcecosse »

Just buy a spray gun and compressor - Macro have the kit - and get on with it. Not that difficult - just do one panel at a time - save a fortune !! Yes there are two small spray shops near me (Stonehouse) - but it's still going to cost an arm and a leg to have someone else do it for you.
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Post by 8009STEVE »

but it's still going to cost an arm and a leg to have someone else do it for you
If your name is Heather, do you get a 25% discount? :roll: :roll:
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Post by youngun »

If you say your Robert the Bruce you get it done for free.....
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Post by chickenjohn »

True, but if the painter doesn't get the job right the 1st time he''ll have to try, try again.
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Post by dunketh »

Tell them you want a blow over in the old 'Tartan Paint'
What would Macgyver do..?
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Post by Orkney »

Tell them you want a blow over in the old 'Tartan Paint'
Hmm thats got me thinking now - the trav would look BRILLIANT in tartan 8)
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Post by moggie58 »

I had my 58 4door resprayed by a chap near me.He did an excelent job for only £600. I am just outside Kilmarnock (Crosshouse) If you want his details phone me on 0791 991 8137.
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Post by bmcecosse »

I used to navigate for a lad with a tartan Rally Mini - he was sponsored by RallyKlad - it looked great!
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