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Old 19-12-2009, 11:07 PM
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what would the going rate be for replacing a wheel arch on my sapph repaint etc etc
would need to be a mint job
Its less than half the size of a 5p but want it sorted and cant bring my self to start choppong the car about AGAIN
Old 19-12-2009, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt Baxter
what would the going rate be for replacing a wheel arch on my sapph repaint etc etc
would need to be a mint job
Its less than half the size of a 5p but want it sorted and cant bring my self to start choppong the car about AGAIN
about £250 since you will need to paint door aswell
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i wouldnt be replacing a whole arch for a small 5 p blister, cut it out weld up and grind to smooth
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as utternutter said, why cutting the whole arch? and its already rusting??
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had one done on mine this year m8, much the same as yours about the size of a 20p, with mates rates i paid £150 as they had to fade into the door.

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i its a small bubble thasts been cut out replaced i would imagine a little local on the base coat and laquer the quarter, no need to laquer door unless the basecoat has to go near door
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Originally Posted by michael harbour
about £250 since you will need to paint door aswell
Was thinking of about £300
Originally Posted by utternutter
i wouldnt be replacing a whole arch for a small 5 p blister, cut it out weld up and grind to smooth
Already did the lower half last year so want it sorted once and for all
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as utternutter said, why cutting the whole arch? and its already rusting??
as above

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Originally Posted by Moonstone Steve
had one done on mine this year m8, much the same as yours about the size of a 20p, with mates rates i paid £150 as they had to fade into the door.

Steve
If I can get it done for £150 would be well chuffed, have got a few people I can ask but dont want it going again in 6 months time

Originally Posted by utternutter
i its a small bubble thasts been cut out replaced i would imagine a little local on the base coat and laquer the quarter, no need to laquer door unless the basecoat has to go near door
the car was only painted october lasr year and the car is gloss black in base and clear so it should only need the 1/4 painting with any luck
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