Halfords - yar or nay?

[linkster]

Scraped my offside wheel arch against the bumper of a land rover so have a black streak of a couple of inches

 

Thinking of taking it to Halfords who offer a budget body shop - anyone know if they should be trustworthy?

[Chesterfield]

Have you tried polishing it yourself first with something not too abrasive, like a claybar or some p21s?

[H5]

P21S is a wax Chris

 

Clay bar could be a start. If not, try something with a moderate cut like AG Super Resin Polish. If that isn't getting it off, you could try something with a bit more cut like AG Paint Renovator or Poorboy SSR3.

 

Any pics of it?

 

Basically, I would avoid Halfords!

[linkster]

Crikey, that was a bit of luck! Went to take a picture and the valeter was here doing some pool cars, he used a cutter and it was gone in a minute.

[Andy]

Nice one!!! You should buy a lottery ticket today as well!!

[Chris`I]

P21S is a wax Chris

Think P21S do more than just wax acutally

 

But yes, try things moving up in their abrasiveness, so claybar, AG SRP, PB SSR2.5/3 or maybe (heaven forbid) a touch of T-cut.

 

All I can see Halfrauds saying is that it will need spot respraing, so may as well give it a go yourself with polish. If not I am sure they will do a good job, they contract it out to companies so sure it will be fine

 

EDIT: Nice one, glad to see its sorted!

[martinmac]

Crikey, that was a bit of luck! Went to take a picture and the valeter was here doing some pool cars, he used a cutter and it was gone in a minute.

 

Nice when things go right.

[sl114]

DONT EVER GET HALFORDS TO DO THIS!

 

They quoted me (on my old MG) double the price that chips away quoted

[GIXXERUK]

try scratchx - its not too abrasive

 

dont rub sarnie on it - he's too abrasive

 

oh..... too late i posted then read

[gtphwoar]

Scraped my offside wheel arch against the bumper of a land rover so have a black streak of a couple of inches

 

Thinking of taking it to Halfords who offer a budget body shop - anyone know if they should be trustworthy?

 

Have you tried a semi-abrasive scratch removal product? 9/10 times it is rub off from the other car and may not have done damage, try some t-cut scratch remover or similar and rub rub rub untilthe scratch has gone? Just a suggestion as without seeing it, can't be sure...

[Rob_Quads]

Halfords are just going to be contracting it out so you may as well just go straight to the guys who are actually doing it. Just ring around a few local bodyshops and I am sure you will get a price thats is better than halfords.

 

If you go to a bodyshop mention its a private job and if you can pay by cash all the better (means they get straight payment rather than having to wait months to get money of insurance companies)

[tmJak]

I'd buy some paint from Nissan and get to work with a tooth pick before going to Halfords