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Bodywork refurbishment / restoration

John_Ward

John_Ward

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It's a question that comes up with increasing frequency, especially as even the youngest 930 models are now over 25 years old; where should I go to get my car's bodywork restored?
Obviously there are degrees of refurbishment / restoration, from relatively simple paintwork to patching together a basket case, but regardless of the work required it's always comforting to have the benefit of a personal recommendation.
I'd like to get feedback from people who have first hand experience of various companies around the UK, both as regards the quality and the cost of the work. Hopefully between us we'll be able to compile a geographical list of useful contacts.
 
I have used:
http://www.nichollsrepairshop.co.uk
Unit 18, Calne Business Centre
Harris Road
Porte Marsh Industrial Estate
Wiltshire

01249 248 0640
Mobile07950 766 974

Came recommended to me and does a lot of Porsche work (from painting to complete basket cases (as John says) - he refurbished my Kremer paintwork and matched the paint perfectly (painted bonnet and front air dam - stone chips). Most people who have seen my car are very impressed with his work.


 
After visiting several companies, I used Autofarm (near Oxford) to refurbish the bodywork on my 1975 930 and was very impressed by their attention to detail and desire to keep the car as original as possible. The work was not cheap but I considered value for money.
 
Thanks Nick - I have to say that they seem to have done a good job on your 930.
As for your experience with Autofarm Chris, I saw the car there whilst it was being worked on.
As you say, they're not cheap, but their Projects Shop standard of work is second to none.
 
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