Bodyshop in Cork

[kevinod]

Guys,

anyone happen to know of a half decent bodyshop in Cork?

Been looking for someone to put the facelift pods on (blend & paint), best quote I've got so far is 300-350. Got one other quote along the lines of "you wouldn't be seeing much change out of 500" but the guys attitude was very very poor, won't be even asking them for a quote again... one of the work guys taking a look was talking about €1000 before the guy who gives the quotes came over!!

Kev.

[Myfeckin FTO]

A lot of bodyshops won't want the work because of the labour and skill involved on the blending and light fixing side - I would have thought that €350-€500 would be about right especially if they also have to spray the rest of the bumper to match - I'm sure it would be no harm anyway - the front of any car tends to have paintchips after any period of time.

I know a guy in Limerick that would have no trouble with what your asking to do - and would be in the €350 - €500 mark - tasty worker as well.

[kevinod]

Thanks for the input, I was hoping it would be less than that but if thats the going rate...

Still though, that guys attitude really bugged me... the finish on the light pods isn't perfect, but anyone worth his salt would sort out both in 30 minutes. This guy was talking about 4 hours for that alone (might have been just on the one I had in my hand!), I don't know did he think I was a idiot or what he was taking me for. Smart c%£t.... last car of mine that goes anywhere near the *censored*!!

Anyway, if anyone knows of anyone worth talking to that does reasonable quality work, ideally in the Cork area, let me know.

Might talk to that guy you have in Limerick yet...

[Neil]

feck, i was hoping it would be a fair wack cheaper than that aswell

I've found the difference in range of some of the quotes different bodyshops can give can be fairly staggering. I had a scrape down the drivers door on a colt a couple of years ago and was getting quotes in some places of 1400 all the way up to 2grand ! I got it in a place in south circular in the end for 800 and it was perfect, good as new like.

Although then when I brought the FTO in to see what he'd think of spraying and fitting the topmix bumper and v-r spoiler it was just the big sigh and then mumbled something about not being 100% they could get the paint to match.. (wtf?? ) so I wont be going there this time with this car.

From the looks of things now its gonna be costly wherever I go though..

[Daz]

Over 350 euros sounds about right but 4 hours to perpare just the light pods.... that guy's having a laugh, Did you have any luck getting sorted out by the Freak with the halo spots????

Daz...

[kevinod]

Did you have any luck getting sorted out by the Freak with the halo spots????

Just waiting on them to arrive now, he was out but they were supposed to be arriving in Tuesday last week. No halo indicators, just the halo spots for the middle holes, but I'll go with them for the moment.

[Daz]

These actually look quite like them

Daz...

http://www.autobarn.net/opaney.html

[Daz]

These actually look quite like them

Daz...

http://www.autobarn.net/opaney.html

or try these

Daz...

http://www.eautoworks.com/html/lsy-Ligh ... ~P9000.htm

[kevinod]

These actually look quite like them

Daz...

http://www.autobarn.net/opaney.html

Ya, they're along the right lines definately... if my calculations are correct, they're about 32mm across (4 inches round = 10.16cm, /3.14 gives roughly 32mm) what size are the holes again? I think 72mm?

[Daz]

These actually look quite like them

Daz...

http://www.autobarn.net/opaney.html

or try these

Daz...

http://www.eautoworks.com/html/lsy-Ligh ... ~P9000.htm

Or add you own to which ever lights you do ues

Daz...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Angel-Eye-LED-Hal ... dZViewItem

[Daz]

Check this out on ebay, not sure they are the right size but you can always mail the seller and ask

Daz...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pair-Angel-Eyes-D ... dZViewItem

[kevinod]

These actually look quite like them

Daz...

http://www.autobarn.net/opaney.html

or try these

Daz...

http://www.eautoworks.com/html/lsy-Ligh ... ~P9000.htm

Now that one is 1/16 short of 4 inches, which would be about 72mm, just right for the indicator holes I think... pricey though - $239.95

[kevinod]

Now that one is 1/16 short of 4 inches, which would be about 72mm, just right for the indicator holes I think... pricey though - $239.95

Wait, thats wrong isn't it, 4inches = 10cm (as I even said earlier) so a bit big.

[kevinod]

I'm feeling bad about finding fault with all the suggestions!

The first ebay link, asked about those before, can't adjust the size, and they're a little too big for the indicator hole. The smaler halo ring is about right for the foglight alright though...

The second one has a diameter of 102mm, too big for either hole unfortunately, they look good and are E approved and all.

[Daz]

What about these

Daz...

http://www.autoanything.com/products/pr ... el_eye_kit

[Mustang]

Kev,
As regards pricing for the job. I'd say you'd be looking at ~€200 to spray the bumper -so theres your starting point. This is actually a fairly big job from what I can see. Aside from the issue of blending in the pods, I'd image it would be relatively difficult to align and make the pods level on both sides. I'd say you'd be doing well to get the work done for €500.
Not to burst your bubble but I'm thinking a facelift bumper would have been an easier neater approach to achieving this look. Let us know how you get on with it though.

Mustang

[kevinod]

What about these

Daz...

http://www.autoanything.com/products/pr ... el_eye_kit

4" diameter, so another non runner... looks like Mitsi picked an awkward size for their facelift holes!

I've had a look around, and came across these ones, seem adjustable... they might need some weather proofing though but I guess a bit of silicone or something could do the trick...

[Daz]

Yea, i have it cracked found a website that does them in various sizes here the speil the link at the bottom edit especially good for you as you can make your molded section to suit.

Daz...

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[kevinod]

Not to burst yout bubble but I'm thinking a facelift bumper would have been an easier neater approach to achieving this look. Let us know how you get on with it though.

Mustang

It is looking that way at this stage, but I think I'd prefer the facelifted classic bumper look rather than the facelift, NOI, just my preference... I quite like the oval grille in the classic bumper.

The thought has occurred to me that it may be easier to build into the existing hole rather than try to add these on... would maybe solve the problem of aligning the light holes on each side, plus give me something to mount the lights onto. Then all that would be needed would be a layer of filler on top to make it look part of the bumper and of course the painting.

Hmmmm I'll get another quote or two today and see, maybe someone will pleasantly surprise me!

Kev.

[Myfeckin FTO]

Kev,
............ I'm thinking a facelift bumper would have been an easier neater approach to achieving this look....Mustang

True - As would a Facelift Bozz or D'Cuatro bumper but its something different - a classic bumper with facelift lights would look very well - the problem for me with the classic front is the light pods so what Kevs doing makes sense - I would have mine done by now if it had been available earlier. However buying the moulded piece for the classic and moulding the pods plus light fitment is not going to be a cost saving exercise over buying a new front bumper - you will spend the difference in the extra labour at the bodyshop.

[kevinod]

Got another quote today, €500, but this guy seemed sound enough. He said it'd be no problem to do, no song and dance like the last guy about what a huge job it would be.

I'll either go with the 300-350 guy or have a rethink about how to do it I think, but even if I come up with some other solution I guess it'll cost the bones of that just to get it painted anyway....

Kev.

[CJ]

I've had a look around, and came across these ones, seem adjustable

Interesting, I did a lot of looking around myself and these would appear to a good option if you're happy enough to do some reshaping. Had you planned to use 2 sets or 1? I'd consider going half with you if the latter is the case....

CJ

[kevinod]

I've had a look around, and came across these ones, seem adjustable

Interesting, I did a lot of looking around myself and these would appear to a good option if you're happy enough to do some reshaping. Had you planned to use 2 sets or 1? I'd consider going half with you if the latter is the case....

CJ

I'm hoping they'll be similar enough to freakyparts halo spots that I'll get away with just using 1 set of them. Sure we can sort something out when they get here. Halo spots should be here next week, and hopefully these too so I can get them on the car then.

[kevinod]

Small update, just called to a place a guy here at work point me towards, actually does body kits and modding and painting, not just a crash repair place that would do the job for me.

Body Image - http://www.bodyimage.ie, who I think will be the guys I'll be using for the job, gave me a quote of 500-600, but I think they'd do a proper job of it.

Spoke with the owner Cornel, and while they weren't that busy he had a good look at it, must have spent 15 minutes looking at it. He was looking at the lights and how it would go on, spoke about making sure I'd be able to change the bulbs after and all, make it look factory fitted. He wasn't preaching to me how it would be done either, asked if I had a different idea of how it should work.

Just before I left he showed me a couple of the cars they've worked on, one actually in the oven. Both supposedly had won prizes, and both will probably be in Limerick on Sunday for that show. Nice jobs, a bit fast and furious but well done at the same time.

As you can prob tell I was impressed with them!

Now all I need is smaller halos for my indicators, the ones I got weren't as adjustable as I hoped they would be.

Kev.

[Myfeckin FTO]

.......Both supposedly had won prizes, and both will probably be in Limerick on Sunday for that show.....

Off Topic I know - but the show in Limerick on Sunday is about as good a custom and performance show as you are likely to see in Ireland this year - Well worth going!