The decision has now been made regarding........

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Originally Posted by T16

Sorry but hardly ANYONE in the UK motor trade has a clue how to spray a car properly. Biggest bunch of con artists and shady clowns I have EVER experienced are car "body shops".

The average quality of work is probably worse than my mother could do.

Unfortunately if you really want "quality" in the UK you really have to pay though the nose for the best in the business. At least "mechanics" are dealing with big metal parts, when it comes to getting a decent finish with something that requires finesse such as paint, your average paint-monkey is absolutely and utterly inept.

If I ever have another bad finish from a body shop again, I am just going to headbutt the guy and smash his face into the paintwork he was responsible for, as you would rub a dogs nose in its own s***.

Edit, I even see on their page they even left the rear window finisher in! (as well as the rear bumper) At least it certainly looks like it. If that is the case, no-one should use AM Restorations in Plymouth, what a bunch of absolute cretins.

53hrs labour @ say £60 an hour = £3180 plus paint and materials....so more like either just under £4k, or ~£4.5k, Shocking.

You are entitled to your opinion, but it was my decision to go with this company. I have complained about the poor workmanship on the parts I have already outlined hence why the car is going back to them again.

The previous paint shop, who came with high recommendations, also failed to carry out the necessary work required. I also complained at the time. The outcome was far from satisfactory. It was never fully resolved as it was an insurance job.