Flip Top Re-Spray
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Flip Top Re-Spray
Hi guys.
I have finally got round to getting the head gasket repaired on my TF160 after it has sat around for about 18 months.
I wondered if anybody could recommend a good spray shop as it has developed a couple of rust spots near the boot area and has some chips and minor dents where it has been sitting.
It is a Typhoon Chromactive colour, the blue/green colour one,
Regards Alan.
I have finally got round to getting the head gasket repaired on my TF160 after it has sat around for about 18 months.
I wondered if anybody could recommend a good spray shop as it has developed a couple of rust spots near the boot area and has some chips and minor dents where it has been sitting.
It is a Typhoon Chromactive colour, the blue/green colour one,
Regards Alan.
- stuart
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Re: Flip Top Re-Spray
You'll need a very good paint shop for that colour- if you're willing to cross the border into the badlands of Hertfordshire, I was recommended and used these guys a few years back on my TF160, they did a first class job.
The calibre of cars they had in their workshop were all reassuringly very expensive:
http://www.premierebodyrepairs.co.uk/
They'll have the car for a week/10 days- it takes as long as it takes and costs what it does- they're definitely not the cheapest, but the car will be perfect
The calibre of cars they had in their workshop were all reassuringly very expensive:
http://www.premierebodyrepairs.co.uk/
They'll have the car for a week/10 days- it takes as long as it takes and costs what it does- they're definitely not the cheapest, but the car will be perfect
Stuart
'02 TF 160 - an Original MG Rover Group Press Car...and still lookin' sharp!
Bilstein Shocks, Z&F Remap, B&G Coolant Alarm, Glass Rear Screen, Braided Hoses, Bling-free at the moment...but that'll probably change
'02 TF 160 - an Original MG Rover Group Press Car...and still lookin' sharp!
Bilstein Shocks, Z&F Remap, B&G Coolant Alarm, Glass Rear Screen, Braided Hoses, Bling-free at the moment...but that'll probably change
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Re: Flip Top Re-Spray
Hi Stuart.
Thanks for that info, it can't hurt to get a quote, but judging by the cars they normally work on, they maybe out of my league
Regards Alan.
Thanks for that info, it can't hurt to get a quote, but judging by the cars they normally work on, they maybe out of my league
Regards Alan.
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Re: Flip Top Re-Spray
Hi I was talking to my chipaway man and the brg paint for my car is £25 a Ltr yours is ...........£240 a ltr
So the bill will be big any way
So the bill will be big any way
Bilstein dampers, 4-2-1 manifold, Head work by Sabre,stainless steel under floor pipes, MGMAINA moded alternator bracket,silicon hoses, Torque tamer, JAYLAD servo bracket, Pro race 1.2 wheels
PETROL BY SHELL
PETROL BY SHELL
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Re: Flip Top Re-Spray
£240 a litre!!
Wow!! I never would have though it'd be that much- bit lavish for MG Rover ay??
Wow!! I never would have though it'd be that much- bit lavish for MG Rover ay??
Stuart
'02 TF 160 - an Original MG Rover Group Press Car...and still lookin' sharp!
Bilstein Shocks, Z&F Remap, B&G Coolant Alarm, Glass Rear Screen, Braided Hoses, Bling-free at the moment...but that'll probably change
'02 TF 160 - an Original MG Rover Group Press Car...and still lookin' sharp!
Bilstein Shocks, Z&F Remap, B&G Coolant Alarm, Glass Rear Screen, Braided Hoses, Bling-free at the moment...but that'll probably change
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Re: Flip Top Re-Spray
MG/ROVER did charge £1500 for the paint job and it would only take 2 ltr to paint a car I would have thought as the chipsaway man only used about 10-15 cc to do my wing
Bilstein dampers, 4-2-1 manifold, Head work by Sabre,stainless steel under floor pipes, MGMAINA moded alternator bracket,silicon hoses, Torque tamer, JAYLAD servo bracket, Pro race 1.2 wheels
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PETROL BY SHELL
- cath's mg
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Re: Flip Top Re-Spray
I have used Shaun before and very happy with his work,
Dave J has used him for work on his 2004 monogram Poseidon TF160
http://www.sprayshack.talktalk.net/contact.htm
Gary
Dave J has used him for work on his 2004 monogram Poseidon TF160
http://www.sprayshack.talktalk.net/contact.htm
Gary
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Re: Flip Top Re-Spray
Hi Alan, where in Essex are you ?
Pop along to Battlesbridge on Sunday, there's a very good place in Harlow that's been recommended to us, I can't remember the name at the moment but others who will be at the car show will be able to remind me, I have seen the quality and it's good.
Pop along to Battlesbridge on Sunday, there's a very good place in Harlow that's been recommended to us, I can't remember the name at the moment but others who will be at the car show will be able to remind me, I have seen the quality and it's good.
Bilstein shocks, Piper 4-2-1 manifold, Daytona, Vader cold-air induction, custom Z and F Stage 2 re-map, Electric boot release, braided hoses, Blue Magnecor leads, Technozen relays, Stage 1 head, BMW Angel Eyes headlights, "MG" puddle lights.
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Re: Flip Top Re-Spray
Hi Adrian.
Sorry I have only just seen this, I'm in Basildon, but obviously to late now to come to Battlesbridge
Any idea of the name of the place at all, as I'm still trying to get some prices together,
Thx Alan
Sorry I have only just seen this, I'm in Basildon, but obviously to late now to come to Battlesbridge
Any idea of the name of the place at all, as I'm still trying to get some prices together,
Thx Alan
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Re: Flip Top Re-Spray
Hi Alan, it's Spray Shack in High Roding near Dunmow.
Don't orget our pub meets on the first and third Wednesday's of every month. It will be nice to meet you.
Don't orget our pub meets on the first and third Wednesday's of every month. It will be nice to meet you.
Bilstein shocks, Piper 4-2-1 manifold, Daytona, Vader cold-air induction, custom Z and F Stage 2 re-map, Electric boot release, braided hoses, Blue Magnecor leads, Technozen relays, Stage 1 head, BMW Angel Eyes headlights, "MG" puddle lights.
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Re: Flip Top Re-Spray
I'm watching this with some interest as my Typhoon TF will need some spray work fairly soon.
Looking forward to the updates .
Looking forward to the updates .
2003 TF135 "typhoon" ...a work in progress
Also owner of a V8 4.7 Grand Cherokee , vive la difference
Also owner of a V8 4.7 Grand Cherokee , vive la difference
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Re: Flip Top Re-Spray
Try contacting Dave J memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=835BooBoo wrote:I'm watching this with some interest as my Typhoon TF will need some spray work fairly soon.
Looking forward to the updates .
Shaun at http://www.sprayshack.talktalk.net/contact.htm has worked on his Poseidon TF160 and he has another TF with Shaun at the moment
Gary
Cath's car but Gary's plaything