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Post by robin on Dec 14, 2009 17:14:39 GMT 1
I have modified my RD350LC tank to take an F2 fuel flap, now I need the tank filled and sprayed, its not standard colour, actually its Vauxhall flame red, I used to work there so it was plentuful and free! Looking for places around Peterborough to get the work done, I have had one price of £250+vat and that seems way steep for just a solid colour on a tank, anyone know of any GOOD paintshops that are reasonably priced?  |
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Post by hollywoodsplash on Dec 14, 2009 17:25:42 GMT 1
hi there,i have a mate around the holbeach area,so not too far from you..he is good and resonable,hes done alot of bikes , for popular bike mags as well so his standard is good,he is mad into bikes and shows and restores them,so he knows wot hes doin,if you need to contact him let me know and ill give you his no...
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Post by robin on Dec 15, 2009 20:25:49 GMT 1
Cheers for the info..
I have a list to email or call now, I will keep yer posted...
Robin
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Post by bare on Dec 17, 2009 4:19:46 GMT 1
Perhaps a Body shop would be a good starting point .
Often body shops (not all of course) work to a Very High standard. Higher than a Lot of Moto work i've seen .. and might not be near as greedy.
After all it isn't a Maserati yer wanting resprayed :-)
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Post by robin on Dec 17, 2009 18:19:59 GMT 1
Dream Machine want....... Drum roll....
The price to repaint the parts as requested would be £301.30 inc VAT.
OMG...
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Post by twostroker on Dec 17, 2009 19:44:47 GMT 1
Dream Machine want....... Drum roll.... The price to repaint the parts as requested would be £301.30 inc VAT. OMG... to be honest ive worked in 4 body shops over the last 10 years and it sounds very reasonable for a top job which is exactly what dream machine do,some serious hours go into a decent paint job mate. |
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Post by twostroker on Dec 17, 2009 20:10:43 GMT 1
infact if id known dream machine only charge £300 for a naked bike i would of let them do my 125lc as for me to do a similar quality job took me 3 days and about £60 for paint and materials (already had basic stuff like 2k clear etc) plus decal kit at about £50.in heinseight i would of been better off just going to work and sending them my parts as i lost out on 3 days wages plus any problems it would be there problem and not mine.
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Post by hondablade on Dec 18, 2009 8:06:51 GMT 1
www.kasracepaint.co.uk, kust to make things a little more confusing for you. See my thread for the type of job you'll get. I'll second gary's feedback of dream machine, they do a top job aswell.
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Post by ringding on Dec 18, 2009 15:24:36 GMT 1
infact if id known dream machine only charge £300 for a naked bike ... Pretty sure he measn £300 for the tank, not the whole body kit. Or perhaps I'm misreading it... |
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Post by twostroker on Dec 18, 2009 20:02:22 GMT 1
Dream Machine want....... Drum roll.... The price to repaint the parts as requested would be £301.30 inc VAT. OMG... looks like im wrong then guys,reason i asumed it £300 for a body kit is he did say "parts" and a tank is only 1 part,sorry guysil get my coat  |
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Post by robin on Dec 18, 2009 20:20:53 GMT 1
Deffo prices for tank only, I sent them pictures just to make sure, looks like i will have to put it on hold till after Santa has been..
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Dec 19, 2009 15:21:14 GMT 1
I'd get prices from local coachworks and body shops. I use a local guy, the last tank I gave him was dent free so just needed painting, he done the base coat, took £80. Left in garage curing for 4 weeks then fitted the decals, left another week for these to settle then gave it back to painter to clear coat for free.
Ask around first or take a look at something they are doing first to make sure it will look good.
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Post by twostroker on Dec 20, 2009 11:41:39 GMT 1
i expect your going to have to pay slightly more than a average tank to have your tank painted as where you have fitted the f2 fuel cap alough it looks like a excellent job any good body shop will spend a little bit of time stripping the tank to bare metal,a little time to perfect the area where the f2 cap will be with a plannishing hammer and a light skim of filler to ensure it is a a1 job to avoid any light distortions or ripples,you could maybe save a few £££ if you paint spripper the tank before it goes to the body shop just dont let it rust or get oil/silicone on it!
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Post by robin on Jan 2, 2010 15:26:40 GMT 1
 I Got bored over Xmas and a small bucket of Plastic Padding Ultima later the tank is looking a bit more presentable, may just go for the rattle can finish I have lived with for the last few years. Robin |
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Post by twostroker on Jan 2, 2010 15:56:18 GMT 1
I Got bored over Xmas and a small bucket of Plastic Padding Ultima later the tank is looking a bit more presentable, may just go for the rattle can finish I have lived with for the last few years. if your going for rattle cans id get your local paint shop to mix you up some 2k in a aerosol the day its all ready to paint as the cans only have a short shelf life of say 8 hours (on a cold day) the results will be far better that that of a cellulose filled rattle can,with a bit of patience you could achieve a body shop quality job  Robin |
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Post by robin on Feb 22, 2010 18:25:58 GMT 1
 £75.00 and a beer or three, top job, on the bike for the weekend, if only this snow would bog off... Robin |
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