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Friendly painters in Scotland?
Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 5:51 pm
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)
Rupert
Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 6:35 pm
by youngun
Scotland? Friendly? HA! Well, unless you yourself are Scottish as well.....hehehe.
Im not sure myself, BMC may well know though.
Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 7:17 pm
by rupert
no... I'm English?! Is there something I should know? <looks over shoulder nervously>
Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 7:49 pm
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.
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 9:19 am
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.
Pete
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 6:19 pm
by youngun
rupert wrote:no... I'm English?! Is there something I should know? <looks over shoulder nervously>
Probably just from my own experience then!
looks like theres a few around anyway
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 6:43 pm
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
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:03 pm
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.
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:09 pm
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?
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:57 pm
by youngun
If you say your Robert the Bruce you get it done for free.....
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 1:05 pm
by chickenjohn
True, but if the painter doesn't get the job right the 1st time he''ll have to try, try again.
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 11:35 am
by dunketh
Tell them you want a blow over in the old 'Tartan Paint'
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 2:15 pm
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
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2007 11:12 pm
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.
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 11:40 pm
by bmcecosse
I used to navigate for a lad with a tartan Rally Mini - he was sponsored by RallyKlad - it looked great!