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hi

has anyone used them before?

if so - what for, what were they like, was the repair to a high standard?

thanks


 
Posted : 07/05/2011 3:14 pm
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I've used them twice. Very pleased with results both times. Most of the scratches were scratches to the topcoat varnish but I also had a deeper bumper scratch down to black plastic - all invisible after treating. My local guy didn't do dents but called in his mate from Dentmaster to sort some minor dings (<2cm) and looked brand new afterwards. V impressed. I negotiated a price with him because he was doing several panels and it worked out vastly cheaper than bodyshop (and cheaper than advertised chipsaway prices). He came on a Saturday morning, set up an awning on the drive and was done within the hour. I'd use them again without hesitation. I've seen his van at a local dealership, so I presume they do a healthy trade prepping 2nd hand cars at dealerships too.
PS I'm very fussy about the result too.


 
Posted : 07/05/2011 4:12 pm
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From what I have seem, the results are very dependent on the person you get (obvious, I guess).

Seen some 'good as new' ones and some 'better than nothing' ones...


 
Posted : 07/05/2011 4:36 pm
 TimS
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I've used them for a bent wing and associated scratches. The repair is definitely 'better than nothing', but he was 1/4 the price that the cheapest bodyshop quoted.


 
Posted : 07/05/2011 5:18 pm
 tron
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They run a franchise business model as far as I know, so you're going to get variable quality.

There are lots of "smart repair" businesses about, just shop around for someone who can show you good work or is recommended.


 
Posted : 07/05/2011 5:20 pm
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thanks all.


 
Posted : 09/05/2011 1:20 pm

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