Diab2005 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) Unfortunately yesterday I managed to scractch my front left hand side wheel arch as I attempted to park in a tight space (Some arse had parked basically on the line) next to a pillar and stupidly ended up with a scratched wheel arch...the paints come away so i'm considering Chips Away..the thing that worries me is that I know the sunset paint is hard to match. Anyone had any experience with them???? Pics of damage below: Edited September 17, 2014 by Diab2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Nnnnnnnooooo That is all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I would use them on my mums 15 year old beat up diesel fiesta but thats all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatooandy67 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I've used chips away before but I won't use them again it's a bit hit and miss really, depends on who you get, a friend of mine had fairly decent results but my experience was less than satisfactory and I ended up going to a local body shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbster Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 They're all small franchises, so they vary in quality. Which one are you interested in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diab2005 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 It would be the Chester one...arghhhh so you reckon just local body shop then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyZed Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I used them and they are spot on mate, Hampshire one is anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbster Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 My experiences with my old Ebisu black metallic 350 at St Albans chipsaway were very good - he worked really hard to match the colour - but it's a different franchisee now, so I don't know whether he's as good. My advice is go and talk to the bloke and let him know how fussy you are. If he seems reasonable/professional/understanding/competent, make your decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthwash Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 It would be the Chester one...arghhhh so you reckon just local body shop then Isn't Ricey from Chester? He is a trader on here that deals in detailing etc so might know somewhere good to get that sort of repair done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) My brother has used them a few times with good results, pretty sure he used the Wrexham guy Pm Ricey iirc he works in sandycroft, not sure if he will know a smart repairer but worth an ask Edited September 17, 2014 by GIXXERUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diab2005 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Yea I used to work on same business park as Ricey ill give him a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diab2005 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Sent him a PM. Maybe its worth just getting some body work recommendations as I have three dents that need sorting from people opening doors on me in car parks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Just leave it, probably get another ding as soon as it's sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diab2005 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Hahaha Flex as tempting as it is and as right as you probably are, it's distressing me far too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianphampton Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I used the Chips Away in Stockport and although initially I was pleased with the results, over about a year the paint seemed to go slightly dull and not have the same gloss as the original paint. Maybe it just needed T cutting but I felt they'd not used the same sort of paint or not quite matched it properly. I don't think I'd use them again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Never fear I am hear! Yip I can get pretty much everything done to be honest. Not me doing it but got a pretty good little network of skilled types to call upon. Paint guy works out of our unit and Brian the dent bloke (whom I met through this very club) can come in every Tuesday and Wednesday, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Oh and for the record Chipsaway are garbage. Uncontrolled conditions Totally limited to Chipsaway products only Wet flatting and finishing newly sprayed paint I'm not saying there isn't some properly skilled boys out there who can made it work on occasion but mobile repairs will never match a shop repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Point in case This is what happens when you spray proper paint over a chipsaway job. Huge reactions in the paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diab2005 Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Picked up the zed from Ricey last night..extremely happy with the job now dent free and the match on the paint is unreal. Massive recommendations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Cheers bud! I can't really take the credit. The paint bloke put the graft in.....I just made the brews! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekallus Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Hi Where is your paint guy based? Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Hi Where is your paint guy based? Thanks... Sandycroft just outside of Chester bud. Www.revolveautomotiveltd.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiriusProjects Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 All I will say with regards to chips away is be very careful if you go for their wheel refurbishing service. I had my two front wheels done by them. But rather than take the wheels off, the guy did them in situ, which was fine initially, however on inspecting the wheels once he had gone, I noticed a light spray of paint all over the calipers as he never put anything behind the wheels to protect them. Luckily a few days later a new set of painted calipers were going on so it wasn't so bad. Had that not been happening though, I certainly would of called them and given them an earful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Its really down to your budget too. Mobile repairs are cheaper as they do not have the overheads but be it at your own peril. Saying that you could get rubbish out of a bodyshop too. All the best for a good repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsniss350z Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I tried to use chips away, i contacted them twice, twice they promised to get back to me and twice they failed. I'm only thankful they didn't get back to me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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