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rfairbairn

They are redoing the job now and I am wondering whether I should be expected to pay more. I didnt think as much, but am keen to hear opinions. The bloke seems genuine enough and it was an absolutely beautiful job until the rust started to show through again.

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Chris B · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 17:46 Post subject:

Any repair work should be fit for at least twelve months.
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rfairbairn · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 17:53 Post subject:

Thanks a lot.

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crocket · **** Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 315 Location: Midlands

IMO a proper repair should last the life of the vehicle.

I work in car manufacturing and, if we get a scratched or dented car on the production line it isn't scrapped it's repaired.
You'd probably be surprised at how many brand new cars have had bodywork repairs before even leaving the factory.
Our cars have a 12 year anti-corrossion warranty and so the repair has to be good enough to last at least that long as well as being completely invisible.
I know it's more difficult when working with older cars already exposed to the elements but, when a bodyshop repairer is properly trained it can be done.
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DYLAN · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 19:19 Post subject:

Correct Crocket, My stepfather was a bodyman untill fairly recently and even when he did older cars the car would fall apart before the body showed signs of wear...

K.Goodwin · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 20:05 Post subject:

I could do with a bit bit of bodywork being done on mine...

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:::Matski::: · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 20:46 Post subject:

I..........nah Laughing

rfairbairn · Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 18:42 Post subject:

Just an update:

Original repairer redid the arches and they look great. He said he cut out the rust this time instead of filling over it.

He seems a genuine fellow and the car is back to him in a fe wmonths for some chassis work. Im happy. They didnt charge for the repair.

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DYLAN · Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 20:08 Post subject:

Good glad it worked out for you... Very Happy

Twister · Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 20:15 Post subject:

Just a finicky little point, but one that i feel should be made.

Troopers don't suffer from rust, rust is for lesser motors. Troopers suffer from " Tin worm " Laughing

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K.Goodwin · Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 20:20 Post subject:

someone's opened a tin near mine then
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