Time for a front end paint

[Graham]

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

[83SY]

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??

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

[83SY]

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

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:

[s1csl]

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 ?

[83SY]

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:

[s1csl]

:-D

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:

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

[billyboysm3]

:-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.

[glendog74]

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

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

[s1csl]

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

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:

[s1csl]

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

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

[EVLXGE]

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

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:

[s1csl]

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

[Marchino]

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.

[mattCSLnut]

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: