RogerHD Posted 28, February 2019 Report Share Posted 28, February 2019 Hi all. Great to be here! I finally bought a Clio 172 Sport after regretting not buying one 10 years ago! It's awesome. Wondering too if anyone knows a panel beater who'll do a few small jobs. E.g. I'd like a dent in my door repaired plus rear bumper resprayed. I went to a guy this morning and had an experience I've had a few times with other beloved "old" cars that I've previously owned. The guy takes one look and says "It's not worth repairing this. But if you insist I'll have to respray the whole vehicle, for 8-10k." Hahaha. What?! I'm over panel beaters just not getting it and telling me my cars (which I'm attached too, thanks!) "aren't worth it." One guy, some years ago (for a different car), after I asked him if he could respray the roof, said "Why did you even buy this." Classic. So does anyone know a panel beater who's OK with small jobs and understands that one person's "trash" is another's treasure. I'm around Northern Beaches, Sydney. Thanks! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 28, February 2019 Report Share Posted 28, February 2019 Welcome mate! Hopefully someone will be along with some local recommendations for you. @Matt205 might be able to help! I'm on the NB too so I'll keep an eye out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerHD Posted 28, February 2019 Author Report Share Posted 28, February 2019 thanks @walkie86 DSM in Marrickville is great for small stuff, but looking for someone closer to northern beaches. Architect hey. I recently saw this in Taiwan. Amazing. http://en.npac-ntt.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUGGO33X Posted 1, March 2019 Report Share Posted 1, March 2019 Hey, I'm a local too. Keiren at DentFree Auto in the Mall carpark does amazing PDR work and I've used Mick Vescio on Winbourne Ave for panel beating. He fell in love with my car and treated it very well [emoji6] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerHD Posted 1, March 2019 Author Report Share Posted 1, March 2019 epic thanks so much! @SLUGGO33X I'll look out for your ride too cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brams Posted 2, March 2019 Report Share Posted 2, March 2019 @Lesault @yeetergoat strong Colin "Renolt" vibes from the panel beater above !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesault Posted 3, March 2019 Report Share Posted 3, March 2019 (edited) @BramsUnironic use of the hard t in renault is perhaps the best metric for whether you use that mechanic/panel beater or not Edited 3, March 2019 by Lesault 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblee8g Posted 4, March 2019 Report Share Posted 4, March 2019 (edited) Les?, How do you pronounce your name? Edited 4, March 2019 by roblee8g 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedMistVIP Posted 4, March 2019 Report Share Posted 4, March 2019 On 01/03/2019 at 9:05 AM, RogerHD said: Hi all. Great to be here! I finally bought a Clio 172 Sport after regretting not buying one 10 years ago! It's awesome. Wondering too if anyone knows a panel beater who'll do a few small jobs. E.g. I'd like a dent in my door repaired plus rear bumper resprayed. I went to a guy this morning and had an experience I've had a few times with other beloved "old" cars that I've previously owned. The guy takes one look and says "It's not worth repairing this. But if you insist I'll have to respray the whole vehicle, for 8-10k." Hahaha. What?! I'm over panel beaters just not getting it and telling me my cars (which I'm attached too, thanks!) "aren't worth it." One guy, some years ago (for a different car), after I asked him if he could respray the roof, said "Why did you even buy this." Classic. So does anyone know a panel beater who's OK with small jobs and understands that one person's "trash" is another's treasure. I'm around Northern Beaches, Sydney. Thanks! Go along Garden Street Narrabeen.. You'll find someone along there willing do to what your after.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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