17 replies to this topic

[MiniLuke]

Evening all. Just wondered if I’m the only one who’s had trouble even getting a call back when trying to find a bodyshop to paint a mini shell. Just mentioning that I have a mini needing paint seems to put them off. I don’t get near anyone showing interest to actually quote the job.

So, can anyone help point me in the direction of a good place to get a quote from that has done a good job for them?

I have a good body shell with all the welding done needing final prep and painting. Not a looking for a cheap job at all, just a top job.

I’m in Leicestershire so local would be best.

Cheers

[71Green-Clubby]

https://www.facebook.com/Classics1963/

 

 

I know its not near you but these guys are pretty damn good, I've seen plenty of there workmanship including work done for the guys at the Mercia mini club one (a blue van) even became a cover car in mini magazine they have  an excellent reputation and people travel from  all over the midlands and in fact the country to have work done, they do lots work for a Porsche and an SL Mercedes specialists,

Check out their FB page for yourself

ste 

[the.stroker]

3 words;
Mill road garage.
Yes not local but if you want quality workmanship and a high end finish Ben is your man!!

[cooperd70]

3 words;
Mill road garage.
Yes not local but if you want quality workmanship and a high end finish Ben is your man!!

As the.stroker says. The only place to take a mini for bodywork/paint. Check out Mill Road Garage resto's featured on here. Ben_O's work is exceptional.

[locky7101]

I had a very similar issue where no-one showed any interest in painting the mini. 

 

Ended up with these guys: https://www.facebook...38855009788063/

 

They had loads of minis in their garage and were recommended by a work friend who had their old landie done there. They were also excited about painting the car, which for me was the reason I went with them. I am due to pick my mini up in the next week or so, will let you know how it ends up. But so far very positive.

[MiniLuke]

Cheers, I’ll check them out. Anyone used Paul Preston?

[Shifty]

Try Lee at The Premier Mini company, he's really good.  Just tell him Shifty sent you!!

[nicklouse]

one problem is that they are having to add their work to the prep of someone else. if the prep work was not up to spec their paint will show it up.

 

but again it all comes down to what you are talking to them about doing.

[MiniLuke]

I am asking for final prep and paint, and I am willing to pay for a proper job.

[MiddletoM]

im 30 miles north of london and my mini shell is currently at a bodyshop for painting. 

I went to 3 highly reviewed bodyshops, 2 were more than happy to do the work for 4k, the third said it would be 5k and a 2 year wait so i think they werent too keen on the job.

My mini sounds like it was in pretty much the same condition as yours, all welding done. Underside completely painted and stone chipped so the 4k quote was for interior, exterior, boot and engine bay. 2 soft dents to remove in wing, minor adjustment on the door frame to help the door sit better and prep work involving taking a decent amount back to bare metal.

[rkde]

I always use Adam at eastcote customs without fail his work is perfect and his standards are so high, he has done quite a few cars for me from  parts through to full body shells 

 

https://www.eastcotecustoms.com/

 

This is our beetle he recently painted and prepped. All the other work in the file is mine but the prep, primer, paint is all his work 

 

https://photos.googl...HF0WVhUZmd6UnV3

Edited by rkde, 02 October 2019 - 08:46 PM.

[locky7101]

Just wanted to say I picked the body up at the weekend and I am extremely pleased with the job! Take a look at their facebook for pictures etc. They documented all the work carried out and the finish is excellent.  Would highly recommend!

I had a very similar issue where no-one showed any interest in painting the mini. 

 

Ended up with these guys: https://www.facebook...38855009788063/

 

They had loads of minis in their garage and were recommended by a work friend who had their old landie done there. They were also excited about painting the car, which for me was the reason I went with them. I am due to pick my mini up in the next week or so, will let you know how it ends up. But so far very positive.

[MiddletoM]

 

Just wanted to say I picked the body up at the weekend and I am extremely pleased with the job! Take a look at their facebook for pictures etc. They documented all the work carried out and the finish is excellent.  Would highly recommend!

I had a very similar issue where no-one showed any interest in painting the mini. 

 

Ended up with these guys: https://www.facebook...38855009788063/

 

They had loads of minis in their garage and were recommended by a work friend who had their old landie done there. They were also excited about painting the car, which for me was the reason I went with them. I am due to pick my mini up in the next week or so, will let you know how it ends up. But so far very positive.

 

very nice! How much did it set you back? mine was 4k as i mentioned and that was inside out but not the underside or arches.

[myredmini]

Feel free to drop me a PM, I could do this and supply a portfolio of my work. I am in the North East but can arrange collection and delivery.

 

Dan

Retrospec Teesside

[locky7101]

 

 

Just wanted to say I picked the body up at the weekend and I am extremely pleased with the job! Take a look at their facebook for pictures etc. They documented all the work carried out and the finish is excellent.  Would highly recommend!

I had a very similar issue where no-one showed any interest in painting the mini. 

 

Ended up with these guys: https://www.facebook...38855009788063/

 

They had loads of minis in their garage and were recommended by a work friend who had their old landie done there. They were also excited about painting the car, which for me was the reason I went with them. I am due to pick my mini up in the next week or so, will let you know how it ends up. But so far very positive.

 

very nice! How much did it set you back? mine was 4k as i mentioned and that was inside out but not the underside or arches.

 

Thanks, I am ery pleased with it. lockyerl on Instagram if you want to see more of it being built up. 

 

Like I said very reasonable 3.5k for paintwork alone which includes inside, out, stonechipped underside and arches.