Time for a front end paint
 

My front end needs paint ie bumper, bonnet, front of the wings, mirrors, rear lower quarter pannels, side skirts, rear bumper,any ideas on cost paint codes ect , + Wheels also need doing , would prefer east anglia area

Not sure on cost or time but you're nearly talking the full car there. I'd budget for at least £1500 at a guess

Wow... thats the whole car!

Give me the number plate & I will get the paintwork covered for you? :-D

NO :birdman:

Just a thought Jon but wouldn't it be better to wait till after the Munich trip ;)
If you get it done now it's only going to get chipped again on the Autobahn end of May.

Make sure you invest in an armourfend or similar kit when its done, A full kit will protect all the front facing parts inc the roof

I was thinking that but it is bad and dont want to let the southen side down

Mines like a pin cushion and it had a front spray two years ago.

:hahaha: worth a punt

Keep thinking about paintwork but if your going on the trip or planning a few TD's I would wait

Best to wait until end of season for car being used :thumbs:

Mine looks like a spotty teenager Perv....relax and do after trip as suggested. I want to do the same, so let's group buy ;)

I think you're in good company Jon :) most of the Souther Cecils have that well used look :supz:
If you get it painted before the trip you'd probably stand out like some sort of a polishing perv :wink:

[quote=mattCSLnut;134026]I think you're in good company Jon :) most of the Souther Cecils have that well used look :supz:
If you get it painted before the trip you'd probably stand out like some sort of a polishing perv :wink:[/quote
Im still looking for thread for the strip clubs and bars, as im well used:beer:

Where can you get these kits?? Whats the best one, Venture shield etc??
Can you do it yourself or is it just worth paying someone??

I'm in the same dilemma. Rear bumper is getting bad where it gets stone chipped. But I use the car on track so it seems almost pointless doing it. But may get it sprayed and get that Ventureshield put on

Dont do it yourself. I looked into it and spoke to a friend who runs a signage company. Asked if I bought the kit would he fit it & he wasn't keen as you get it wrong it will look awful.

Venture shield has some good reviews

TBH my rear bumper hasn't suffered but had the front done last year, bumper bonnet into wings and after a few miles and a track day it was peppered again!

IMO if you gunna spend out on paintwork the protection is a must :beer:

What was the cost of that Si ?

Im in the trade so it was cheap but i would imagine cica £1200 otherwise

I would advise you to use a bodyshop that you know or recommended to you, some cowboys out there :bigcry:

:-D Colour match is the biggest problem you only have to look at old photos of the CSLs at elms on the ramps every one is a diffrent colour, think i might get a quote from bmw as it might come with warranty :-D:-D:-D

Get Emma to price it up. If price is good I'm sure they would have a que.

Simpson Motorsport did mine. Great quality at a good price. They also re-furbed my splitters and repaired a mark on the roof. :thumbs:

Good idea im sure the price will be good as i will tell her 10 other people on the forum want it doing , this normaly works when i ring for bits for the csl will ring her monday , GROUP BUY:thumbs:

What was the cost as im trying to get a idea in how much this is going to set me back

Ive just got a quote from Simpsons for the exact same. + new kidney grills and head lamp covers. Just trying to find the time to get her there.

Ill be scared to use her after she's done. :gayfight:

What was the quote

I have exactly he same problem, front end chipped and I don't know what to do...it is never the right time to re-paint it! I guess during the winter is the right time but then you will start a new season of TD and trips on the motorway so I decide to wait for a bit longer....

Maybe the answer is to wait until you sell it but what if you have no intention to sell it soon? I have been looking to re spray for a while now ( I hate having the car chipped) but it is never the right moment.

For people in London, I have found a great bodyshop in Wembley with very high rating from previous customers called ITAL coachwork http://www.ital-coachworks.co.uk/
They quoted me £800 for from bumper, wings and bonnet plus a stage 1 paint correction for the rest of the car.

Is that £800 all inclusive of VAT, etc ? If Yes, then that's a reasonable quote.
I also agree that the best time to get your CSL's front end refreshed is just before selling as it's a waste of money otherwise if you intend to keep on using it as they were intended :supz: Unless you're a Show & Shine type of chap :gayfight: with a Garage Queen, then get it done pronto :wink: