Reccomend me a Paint and Panel in Auckland?

[MoJoJoe 46]

Hi, I came across to this forum seeking some help.

I originally had the rear trunk re painted on my 1992 318 from a local body work shop here in Mt. Roskill, Auckland, paid about $150 which sounded right however only after 6 months the paint started to foam up and now a few months later its like as if someone left drops (lines) of acid on my trunk. Can anybody reccomend me a place that can do repair and repaint for some panels to factory color?

I need my:

1. Roof repainted (Some bad clear coat failure) along with my

2. Trunk which has this horrid paint job from the shop who ripped me off, and

3. Rusted Window Trims in satin black (unless you have any other advice)

How much should I be looking to spend? I dont have much exprience getting automotive body, paint and pannel work done, I thought I'd ask before calling up random places, Could you people reccomend me a place in auckland who will do these 2 panels for me for a fair price without ripping me off like the other guy.

Mojo

[louistan3 1]

I've heard good things about these guys and i live nearby. They always have awesome cars parked outside so I assume they do good work.

http://www.precisionautowerk.co.nz/

But they look expensive...

[yng_750 247]

that was very cheap so no wonder it failed.

depends on whether your paint is metalic and how much trouble it is to get the old paint off.

cheap painter will charge less but will just paint the panel.

better painter will charge more but will blend it in with the next panel (especially important on the roof)

i would say $1000 would get a very nicely done job.

alot of places run on about $300 per panel in my limited experiance but a roof will cost more as its larger

[MoJoJoe 46]

is there any solution for the Rusted Window Trims on these cars, US owners seem to replace them from the dealer?? Any of you have dealth with that problem? mine just seems to be flakiing off!

I expected to go as far as $400 - $500 for the 2 pannels however not looking to spend anything near $1K for the roof and trunk, The cars paint job is in acceptable condtion however its my daily driver and no show car, I got it for less then $2500 so It just wouldn't be worth it specially considering the resell value of these cars.

[richard.pykett 36]

Hi Mojo

Eurotech Auto Repair Centre in Sylvia Park Road Mt Wellington turn out consistently high quality work. They do many many BMW's (situated just near BMW NZ) and are the only A grade Jaguar authorised repairer in NZ. They will be able to help and I'm sure you will be pleased with anything that they do. Dave Dumelow (petrolhead) is the Paint Shop manager. They have courtesy cars available if you need one. Let me know how you get on if you do use them.

Website is http://www.eurotechauto.co.nz/ and phone is 09 573 1094

[MoJoJoe 46]

Thanks Richard, I'll be sure to give them a ring and get a estimate