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[Retrominisprint]

Hey, as the title says, im looking for a good spray shop who can paint a complete GRP shell, inside, out, shuts etc...

 

I've bought the last ABS Motorsport sprint shell, and looking to get it painted a few weeks after collecting it (as i need time to fit the panels etc)

 

I don't really want cowboys spraying it, with it being GRP it cant be baked and if not done right could cause me paint problems in years to come....

 

Would love a cheap spray job, however would prefer to pay for a good quality job...

 

Any recommendations? Thanks

 

 

[Alex_B]

can ABS not supply it in the Gel coat colour you require? 

[WMU 211G]

Not sure if it might be too far away from you, but you could give Tim King (of John King & Son) a call in Napton, near Southam... he's not cheap but he's exceptionally good... 01926 817443 ... he's just done a fantastic job on my Mk2 S. He's no stranger to GRP shells as he does all sorts, not just Minis... TVRs, Lotus etc.

 

(No connection other than being a very satisfied customer - he is very meticulous... and you get what you pay for!   )

[andy159]

ive used a guy on marsh farm (on nuneaton road between bulkington and whitestone, by the Peugeot garage ) before and he does a good job however not sure on his skills with grp though

[Retrominisprint]

can ABS not supply it in the Gel coat colour you require? 

 

It had already been made and up on their site for sale for a while with a load of extra bits... Last one of that mold, so unfortunately i couldn't request a color... its a nice white gelcoat haha

 

Not sure if it might be too far away from you, but you could give Tim King (of John King & Son) a call in Napton, near Southam... he's not cheap but he's exceptionally good... 01926 817443 ... he's just done a fantastic job on my Mk2 S. He's no stranger to GRP shells as he does all sorts, not just Minis... TVRs, Lotus etc.

 

(No connection other than being a very satisfied customer - he is very meticulous... and you get what you pay for!   )

 

Thanks, this sounds ideal, however its going to literally be a rolling shell so it might be a bit too far :'(

 

ive used a guy on marsh farm (on nuneaton road between bulkington and whitestone, by the Peugeot garage ) before and he does a good job however not sure on his skills with grp though

 

Thanks, any idea on some contact details, don't suppose u have any pictures of finish etc? Thanks

[Retrominisprint]

Is this the place? 

Westmids Customs

Map markerD Unit 5, Marsh Farm, Nuneaton Rd, Bulkington, Bedworth, CV12 9RR 

[andy159]

 

Is this the place? 

Westmids Customs

Map markerD Unit 5, Marsh Farm, Nuneaton Rd, Bulkington, Bedworth, CV12 9RR 

 

thats the one in fromt of it that mainly specialises in VW's but could be worth a try too the place i used is behind it.the place i used i think is called midland body repairs. i dont have any pics as the work was done quite a few years ago and sold that mini since then

[andy159]

there is

http://www.qcrcoatin....uk/default.htm

 might be worth getting in touch with them but i have not used them directly

[Retrominisprint]

Thanks, will contact them all and inquire

[Zara]

What about Daps at Surf Blue Garage in Nottingham?

 

His paintwork is second to none and is also a well known mini specialist..