body shop touch up in Middlesex area - MBClub UK

The Boss · 28-05-2010, 04:17 PM

Gents, as you know im planning to sell the e class.

please advise of any recommendation for some one to tidy up the bodywork..

i dont want a full body shop, just some one who will address the issues,

1. scuffs on all bumper corners
2. tiny dent from broom handle on NSR panel
3. chips and scratches on bonnet, small subtle pin head ding beneath OSR door handle.
4. basic Mop and Polish to make overall bodywork sparkle..

its in very good condition otherwise, but just want any recommendations for focused body repairs

(not chips away) or what ever they are called as i dont want a short term fix for the new owners, just to target focus the repairs opposed to redoing panels etc..

Charles Morgan · 28-05-2010, 04:26 PM

Tony Fowkes in Park Royal did a good job in getting my BMW 320 back into shape to return it at the end of the lease. Andy only did what was necessary and repolished the car at the end.

full disclosure - Andy is a friend of my brother in law who initially recommended them, but my recommendation is solely on the basis of my own experience.

A-AvantGarde · 28-05-2010, 04:37 PM

Bodytec in Wembley were good when I had the AMG bumpers resprayed.
Tel: 020 8900 2309

Also heared very good stuff about Tony Payne in Iver (not far from A40 / M40), he does a lot of work for a friend of mine... Paynes Body Technik V 2.5

bpsorrel · 28-05-2010, 09:04 PM

Another

for Paynes at Ivor. Did a friend's Boxster - lovely job!!

nick mercedes · 28-05-2010, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Boss

please advise of any recommendation for some one to tidy up the bodywork...

Consider:

index

It's where Will got his 16v and his CLK55 sorted out.

Alx · 28-05-2010, 09:32 PM

You can give . . // AUTO CRASH REPAIRS // . . a try. They are based @ Brent Cross. Used them a few times, they are good.

vincenz · 28-05-2010, 09:53 PM

Which E-class is this Boss? The w124?

Charles Morgan · 28-05-2010, 09:58 PM

We hope not!

vincenz · 28-05-2010, 10:04 PM

We'll my concern is it will be aftermarket paint, in 2010 not 1993 heritage paint.

I think to have it done properly a trip back to Sindelfingen is the only way to ensure its £35k price tag is preserved, get them to re-commission the line for old times sake.

The Boss · 29-05-2010, 12:18 AM

e350 gents...

124 is A OK.. for now lol

npuk · 29-05-2010, 08:29 AM

www.littleknocks.co.uk

Will · 29-05-2010, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick mercedes

Consider:

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It's where Will got his 16v and his CLK55 sorted out.

+1 for Andy's Autobarn. He's a pretty fair chap, makes a nice job and is very experienced with MBs - knows how they come apart nicely and all the little tricks.

Sounds like a repaint of both bumpers and bonnet, and a good polish of the rest. The small dents you mention - are they noticable? Might be easier to see if one of the dent guys could carefully improve/remove them otherwise I guess you're looking at more extra paintwork. Unlikely though to get the full value of all these jobs back on a mainstream car IMHO?

The Boss · 29-05-2010, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles Morgan

Tony Fowkes in Park Royal did a good job in getting my BMW 320 back into shape to return it at the end of the lease. Andy only did what was necessary and repolished the car at the end.

full disclosure - Andy is a friend of my brother in law who initially recommended them, but my recommendation is solely on the basis of my own experience.

Booked the car in with Andy, met up with him this afternoon, great guy, so I feel comfortable going along with him..

so thank you all for your effort and time in recommendations.

r129 300sl · 29-05-2010, 08:55 PM

I had high hopes for littleknocks but was not happy with their smart repair to my bumper. It was a lot duller than the rest of the bumper and had a lot of orange peel effect.

The Boss · 14-06-2010, 07:36 PM

Members... today i picked up my e350 from Andy at tonyfowkesautomobiles after giving them the car for some touch up and scuffs, and some car park dings and dangs on the body.

WOW.. and i mean wow.

Finish, brilliant, attention to detail, brilliant, shine, outstanding. dents, all gone, bumper realigned, mouldings look fresh and new!!

i would happily recommend them to anyone on here or anyone you know who needs a decent body shop and reasonable rates.

I have now dropped off my TT to them for the next few days, im looking forward to the result on that too

so for reference:

tonyfowkesautomobiles
wwwtonyfowkesautomobiles.com

Tony Fowkes Automobiles
18 Corby Road
Park Royal
London
NW10 7AH

Tel. 0208 965 5014
Fax. 0208 963 0909

Highly recommended

cheers, Dillan

28-05-2010, 04:17 PM	#1
The Boss Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: private! Car: private! Posts: 3,240	body shop touch up in Middlesex area Gents, as you know im planning to sell the e class. please advise of any recommendation for some one to tidy up the bodywork.. i dont want a full body shop, just some one who will address the issues, 1. scuffs on all bumper corners 2. tiny dent from broom handle on NSR panel 3. chips and scratches on bonnet, small subtle pin head ding beneath OSR door handle. 4. basic Mop and Polish to make overall bodywork sparkle.. its in very good condition otherwise, but just want any recommendations for focused body repairs (not chips away) or what ever they are called as i dont want a short term fix for the new owners, just to target focus the repairs opposed to redoing panels etc.. __________________ The facts expressed in my posts belong to everybody, the opinions belong to me. The distinction is yours to draw

14-06-2010, 07:36 PM	#15
The Boss Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: private! Car: private! Posts: 3,240	Members... today i picked up my e350 from Andy at tonyfowkesautomobiles after giving them the car for some touch up and scuffs, and some car park dings and dangs on the body. WOW.. and i mean wow. Finish, brilliant, attention to detail, brilliant, shine, outstanding. dents, all gone, bumper realigned, mouldings look fresh and new!! i would happily recommend them to anyone on here or anyone you know who needs a decent body shop and reasonable rates. I have now dropped off my TT to them for the next few days, im looking forward to the result on that too so for reference: tonyfowkesautomobiles wwwtonyfowkesautomobiles.com Tony Fowkes Automobiles 18 Corby Road Park Royal London NW10 7AH Tel. 0208 965 5014 Fax. 0208 963 0909 Highly recommended cheers, Dillan __________________ The facts expressed in my posts belong to everybody, the opinions belong to me. The distinction is yours to draw

28-05-2010, 04:26 PM	#2
Charles Morgan Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2010 Car: Mercedes W210 E320cdi, 190E 2.0 and a couple of others Posts: 3,484	Tony Fowkes in Park Royal did a good job in getting my BMW 320 back into shape to return it at the end of the lease. Andy only did what was necessary and repolished the car at the end. full disclosure - Andy is a friend of my brother in law who initially recommended them, but my recommendation is solely on the basis of my own experience.

28-05-2010, 04:37 PM	#3
A-AvantGarde Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: nr Uxbridge Car: 2010 BMW F07 GT, 2002 W203 C320 Elegance Posts: 4,279	Bodytec in Wembley were good when I had the AMG bumpers resprayed. Tel: 020 8900 2309 Also heared very good stuff about Tony Payne in Iver (not far from A40 / M40), he does a lot of work for a friend of mine... Paynes Body Technik V 2.5

28-05-2010, 09:04 PM	#4
bpsorrel Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: England and Russia Car: SLK (172) On order! :) Posts: 5,102	Another for Paynes at Ivor. Did a friend's Boxster - lovely job!!

28-05-2010, 09:32 PM	#6
Alx Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Car: 08 ML420 CDI Posts: 727	You can give . . // AUTO CRASH REPAIRS // . . a try. They are based @ Brent Cross. Used them a few times, they are good.

28-05-2010, 09:53 PM	#7
vincenz Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: North West Car: W209 CLK 200K Coupe Posts: 650	Which E-class is this Boss? The w124?

28-05-2010, 09:58 PM	#8
Charles Morgan Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2010 Car: Mercedes W210 E320cdi, 190E 2.0 and a couple of others Posts: 3,484	We hope not!

28-05-2010, 10:04 PM	#9
vincenz Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: North West Car: W209 CLK 200K Coupe Posts: 650	We'll my concern is it will be aftermarket paint, in 2010 not 1993 heritage paint. I think to have it done properly a trip back to Sindelfingen is the only way to ensure its £35k price tag is preserved, get them to re-commission the line for old times sake.

29-05-2010, 12:18 AM	#10
The Boss Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: private! Car: private! Posts: 3,240	e350 gents... 124 is A OK.. for now lol

29-05-2010, 08:29 AM	#11
npuk Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London Car: A180 CDI Avantgarde SE (2008) Posts: 3,942	www.littleknocks.co.uk

29-05-2010, 08:55 PM	#14
r129 300sl New Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 18	I had high hopes for littleknocks but was not happy with their smart repair to my bumper. It was a lot duller than the rest of the bumper and had a lot of orange peel effect.

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