Conference terri::cars_uk

1078.0. "Spraying and repair advice sought ....." by CHEFS::CLEMENTSD (Public Sector and Telecomms) Mon May 21 1990 12:30

    OK Folks, it's time that the old lady ('77 Ford Granada 3L GL saloon)
    got some TLC.
    
    I have two problems to attend to on the bodywork:
                                           
    1	There is a constant leak of water into the boot. I thought that
    the sealing strip around the boot rim had gone but not so......
    'tis more serious. There is a panel which appears to be the rear
    parcel shelf which has rusted through and water can enter the boot
    through this hole via the air vents in the rear quarter panel.
                                           
    2	The paint finish is two coat clear over base metallic.
                                           
    I am not able to undertake major body repairs (no skill in that
    area). Can anybody recommmend a body shop that's interested in the
    unusual that won't rip me off?         
                                           
    I am able to get the car to a primered state with all superficial
    rust removed, but am loathe to try to spray a two coat metallic
    paint (only have single garage and whilst my spray gun will give
    an acceptable finish with primer, have doubts about metallic finishes).
    Can anybody recommend a sprayshop that will be prepared to take
    on a "just finish coat" job? Car would be provided with all trim
    removed and would only need masking up. 
  

    Autocross, Easthamstead Rd, Bracknell.  0344 422731
    
    Wouldn't go anywhere else - and they will do the unusual as well.  At
    last visit they were converting an Escort mk3 to rear wheel drive..
    
    Mick