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Bonnet re-con #36594 26/01/2006 19:23 26/01/2006 19:23
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 812 Sussex StuP OP Enjoying the ride
StuP OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 812 Sussex	I'm after a new bonnet having clipped a deer and dented mine on the crease at the front. Sods law says that one in the right colour (Ink Black) comes up on ebay here, but is dented and scratched so needs a re-con. Hs anyone any idea how much I would be looking for someone to pull out the dents and re-spray it (assuming the dents aren't creased etc)? Last edited by StuP; 26/01/2006 19:24.

Re: Bonnet re-con #36595 26/01/2006 20:08 26/01/2006 20:08
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Why not cover the dent with Deer skin

Re: Bonnet re-con #36596 26/01/2006 21:54 26/01/2006 21:54
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 812 Sussex StuP OP Enjoying the ride
StuP OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 812 Sussex	The bloody thing ran off without leaving his details!

Re: Bonnet re-con #36597 26/01/2006 22:04 26/01/2006 22:04
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,394 N Nellybear I need some sleep
Nellybear I need some sleep N Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,394	Thats two BIG dents on the vertical creases of the bonnet..... I have circled them here...... http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/nellybear/starter.jpg Edited to say .... bigger picture now... looks battered Last edited by Nellybear; 26/01/2006 22:15. LSLO#8

Re: Bonnet re-con #36598 26/01/2006 22:09 26/01/2006 22:09
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 812 Sussex StuP OP Enjoying the ride
StuP OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 812 Sussex	Yeh, they do encroach the creases don't they.. Typical, the 1st ink black bonnet I've ever seen up for sale and it's dented!

Re: Bonnet re-con #36599 26/01/2006 22:14 26/01/2006 22:14
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,394 N Nellybear I need some sleep
Nellybear I need some sleep N Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,394	Stu.... i'm in the trade and my bodyshop estimater has just said that would be 3-5 hours before painting That would be roughly £150 straight away !!!! LSLO#8

Re: Bonnet re-con #36600 26/01/2006 22:37 26/01/2006 22:37
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 812 Sussex StuP OP Enjoying the ride
StuP OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 812 Sussex	Ok cheers for the help Nelly. Has anyone a rough idea of the cost of respraying an entire bonnet?

Re: Bonnet re-con #36601 26/01/2006 22:46 26/01/2006 22:46
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,394 N Nellybear I need some sleep
Nellybear I need some sleep N Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,394	Can range from £200 - £500 depanding on where you take it and what sort of finish you want. I would expect to pay about £300 (+vat) and be 99% happy with the finish.... With a already painted bonnet they will still have to prep it and a painted bonnet will take a bit longer to prep than one in primer that is ready to rub straight away. I would wait/save for a new one.... you get a better finish and pay about the same as getting this one sorted.... LSLO#8

Re: Bonnet re-con #36602 27/01/2006 00:14 27/01/2006 00:14
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 812 Sussex StuP OP Enjoying the ride
StuP OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 812 Sussex	Very true, could get a new one from alternative autos for £420 inc VAT. Thanks mate

Re: Bonnet re-con #36603 27/01/2006 01:25 27/01/2006 01:25
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: Can range from £200 - £500 depanding on where you take it and what sort of finish you want. I would expect to pay about £300 (+vat) and be 99% happy with the finish.... With a already painted bonnet they will still have to prep it and a painted bonnet will take a bit longer to prep than one in primer that is ready to rub straight away. I would wait/save for a new one.... you get a better finish and pay about the same as getting this one sorted.... I had a bonnet respray including a debadge and some touch-up work on the boot lid and it was only £170. The paint finish is first class and I cannot tell it's had a respray (apart from the missing badge of course). The garage was recommended by Dave and he was spot on, sadly they don't have a spray shop there anymore.

Re: Bonnet re-con #36604 27/01/2006 01:42 27/01/2006 01:42
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,394 N Nellybear I need some sleep
Nellybear I need some sleep N Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,394	Dont get me wrong there are some very good and cheap spray shops out there... there also a hell of a lot of bad expensive ones. But to almost gaurentee (SP) a good job I personally would pay about £300. LSLO#8

Re: Bonnet re-con #36605 27/01/2006 04:19 27/01/2006 04:19
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Anonymous Unregistered A	got my bonnet painted with a few dents smoothed out well 5 and my front bumper painted for 150 a good finish on the paint and dent free. might hav got abit of discount because it was through a mate, but if your any where near norwich i could give you their number?

Re: Bonnet re-con #36606 27/01/2006 05:25 27/01/2006 05:25
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 812 Sussex StuP OP Enjoying the ride
StuP OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 812 Sussex	Thanks Julian. I think I'm gonna hang on and see if an ok one comes up in the right colour though. Mine's not a massive dent (but unforunately unrepairable) so I can live with it for the mo..

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