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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2012 17:21:50 GMT 1
Hi all. I have thought long and hard about doing this. I've been in contact with my painter for the last 3 days. He has not offered me any compensation for the work done. He has had the chance to redeem himself. It all started when I wanted my wheels painted and polished. He also offered to do my tank and panels. He was recommended. I will let the pics do the talking....... img9.imageshack.us/slideshow/webplayer.php?id=lctank048.jpgHis name is AL WEST and is based in STOURBRIDGE/DUDLEY/BIRMINGHAM goes under WEST POLISHING AND PAINTINGSorry if I have offended anybody for doing this. Nick |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2012 17:30:35 GMT 1
that is awful, looks like he had been smoking those herbal cigs when he painted that, how much did he charge you for that?
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Post by 4l0togo on Mar 9, 2012 17:33:29 GMT 1
a very poor job that, was he just starting out. hope you did'nt pay him.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2012 17:34:26 GMT 1
I have given him over £600.
Thats for forklegs/peg hangers to be polished.
Wheels to be painted/polished and then the tank and panels to be done.
I'M NOT HAPPY.
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Post by lcowner on Mar 9, 2012 17:37:44 GMT 1
I have given him over £600. Thats for forklegs/peg hangers to be polished. Wheels to be painted/polished and then the tank and panels to be done. I'M NOT HAPPY. my god my 10yo son cud do better ,he must have slept witha painter!! |
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Post by 4l0togo on Mar 9, 2012 17:41:54 GMT 1
i like the last comment. very funny might even be true.....
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Post by shandyboy on Mar 9, 2012 18:20:11 GMT 1
What did he paint them with a STICK  |
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Post by rdstars on Mar 9, 2012 18:29:18 GMT 1
You say he was recommended but by who?  |
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Post by billyboy on Mar 9, 2012 18:32:44 GMT 1
i thought i was bad !
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Post by r1beater on Mar 9, 2012 18:40:30 GMT 1
I feel so sorry for you.Was the sprayers recomended?If you can get your money back the bloke i used was first class see post paints back.
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Post by rsimark on Mar 9, 2012 18:49:54 GMT 1
i'm in the trade looks like your wheels have no acid etch primer on them hence why the paint has peeled off when de masking and looks like very poor prep work all round and thats 99% of the job. very poor indeed i would send the boys round.
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Post by mellow on Mar 9, 2012 19:25:25 GMT 1
f**k me. strange one this. i have seen al's work on wheels before and must say i was very impressed  he is off the other forum isnt he  With that said thats not a very good job. Should of used norbos painter or mine......although mine would cost a lot of money but its a fantastic job ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2012 19:35:15 GMT 1
f**k me. strange one this. i have seen al's work on wheels before and must say i was very impressed he is off the other forum isnt he With that said thats not a very good job. Should of used norbos painter or mine......although mine would cost a lot of money but its a fantastic job ;D Yep AL WEST from the other forum.... Seen some wheels he had done for someone,looked good and he was recommended. Back to square one.... Please feel free to post this to ANY FORUM you can!!!!! |
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Post by cj on Mar 9, 2012 19:57:24 GMT 1
If he refuses a refund/re-paint get em on eBay with all necessary pics and info.... potential buyers comments pretty much cover most things  |
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Post by lcolin on Mar 9, 2012 19:58:44 GMT 1
for what its worth, so long as you have given him a chance to sort it out and he's done nothing about it, then i think you were right to warn others. I'd be gutted (and mightily pi**ed off) if i went to him and paid £600 for that work.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2012 20:13:31 GMT 1
If he refuses a refund/re-paint get em on eBay with all necessary pics and info.... potential buyers comments pretty much cover most things I dont want him touching them again. I asked for some financial compensation.....Nothing was offered to me. He has had 3 days to redeem himself...nothing was offered. |
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Post by Bazille on Mar 9, 2012 21:19:40 GMT 1
That is absolutely shocking finishing, grossly overcharged for the quality of work done......
Good on ya for naming/shamin!!
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Post by onewheelsenough on Mar 9, 2012 21:21:11 GMT 1
thats awfull work. your are correct in warning people.
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Post by JonW on Mar 9, 2012 21:40:22 GMT 1
Im so sad to see this, this part of a build should be the best not that mess of a job. Name and shame and go to the small claims court. you need your money back, simple.
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Post by bubba on Mar 9, 2012 21:51:43 GMT 1
thats bad work  you want to pursue getting your 600 quid back for that  |
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Post by proam350 on Mar 9, 2012 22:13:15 GMT 1
that is some very bad workmanship there fella you deffo need your money back fella
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2012 22:31:11 GMT 1
did he actually do the work or did he get a mate to do it? that is not a job a professional would do or even let his name be attached to it in any shape or form,
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Post by arrow on Mar 9, 2012 22:34:01 GMT 1
Thats poor work dude. Good luck with getting some money back.
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Post by twostroker on Mar 9, 2012 22:38:30 GMT 1
can you break down exactly how much each job cost individualy?
the annoying thing is that cowboys like this are banging through lots of work and making alot of money as believe it or not this is acceptable to most people.
i dont do any private work any more but i wouldnt dream of giving a job back in that state. decent paint work is expensive but £600 should get you a far better job than that.
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Post by cj on Mar 10, 2012 0:06:31 GMT 1
[/td][/table] Serious finger wagging AL, sort it out |
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Post by gillybobs on Mar 10, 2012 0:20:30 GMT 1
I Dont blame you for posting that up, Its a poor job .
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Post by leaky on Mar 10, 2012 2:14:52 GMT 1
Sorry to hear that Nick, it's not much use to you now but I use a guy near Kidderminster - at Arnold's Fairings and his work is pretty bloomin' good. Let me know if you want the lowdown , ATB Steve. |
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Post by twostroker on Mar 10, 2012 9:15:38 GMT 1
whats it like round the petrol filler neck? idealy it should be bare metal 5-6mm round the top so the cap seats on metal and not paint. also in order for the paint to stay on there it should be etch primed ,if the paint goes further than the area where the cap seals the petrol fumes will cause a big air bubble under the paint and il would have to be stripped off. on a more posative note the tank does look like it could be sorted easily with some carfull masking and basing up the crappy area's then another coat of clear. the wheels like rave suggested do appear to just be pinted over bare alloy so the only option is to strip them and start again  . |
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Post by billyboy on Mar 10, 2012 9:23:41 GMT 1
re the petrol filler area would it not be possible to just flat these areas you are talking about off with wet and dry back to bare metal , being careful of the surrounding areas ?
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Post by jonniebick on Mar 10, 2012 9:56:52 GMT 1
Al West wanted to paint my panels.. I met him at a local bike meet where he advertises his work with a painted wheel he brings with him. He showed me lots of stuff he's painted, but pictures on a phone dont do it for me.. I decided to go elsewhere, looking at your panels I'm glad I did. The fella you want is Mick Neil at custom paint studio.. Check out his web site.  |
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he is off the other forum isnt he 
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