rsweeney 40 Posted May 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) The body shop in question have been horrendous, went down to give the final payment and noticed the filler cap repair had a paint lip visible on the rear quarter, the tailgate plinth had cobwebs stuck in the paint and wasn't even fully painted. The part owner of the shop lashed out and threatened to smash the car up after I mentioned the two above things that I wanted fixing before final payment. The signed Contract says they didn't want payment untill I was satisfied with the work. Will give full details of the 'bodyshop' when I have my car back. I stripped the entire car bar the tailgate and some replacement doors, they asked to do this themselves but I have now discovered that they cut the tailgate wiring loom in half and destroyed the window rubbers. Edited May 25, 2017 by rsweeney Link to post Share on other sites
wayne_1@tiscali.co.uk 27 Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Ah sorry total tossers Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Supercharged 104 Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 On 24/05/2017 at 11:10 PM, rsweeney said: The body shop in question have been horrendous, went down to give the final payment and noticed the filler cap repair had a paint lip visible on the rear quarter, the tailgate plinth had cobwebs stuck in the paint and wasn't even fully painted. The part owner of the shop lashed out and threatened to smash the car up after I mentioned the two above things that I wanted fixing before final payment. The signed Contract says they didn't want payment untill I was satisfied with the work. Will give full details of the 'bodyshop' when I have my car back. I stripped the entire car bar the tailgate and some replacement doors, they asked to do this themselves but I have now discovered that they cut the tailgate wiring loom in half and destroyed the window rubbers. All I can say is I feel your pain/anger/frustration. My VR has not long since been back from having paint work/rust treated removed etc done, Merc vent in front wing (I supplied) rear boot badge delete and smooth and front wings, bonnet and boot painted.. Now before car went in the bloke said he would remove rear screen to treat rust problem at the time of badge delete, front wing off to cut hole and weld in vent. The list goes on but this is to name just a few. Now whilst all this was being done I called over on a whim to see that the boot had been painted without the rear screen having been removed and the d=ck had even masked round the number plate (wtf) and the boot still had 2 tiny dints in which he didn't sort before painting. On looking further the front wing hadn't been taken off and the hole for the vent and vent had been welded in place with it still in situ, as I can now see this as there is rust and the original white paint on the inside of the vent. Further more after he had painted the bonnet there had obviously been a reaction/silicones in the paint as there were a few tiny pot marks? He said these were stone chips.? Stones chips I asked? He said you never said sort the stone chips, just paint the bonnet... Who paints something without sorting it out beforehand? Anyhoo on final finish of all paint work etc I go to pick car up to find runs in the lacquer and sanding marks under the paintwork to which he said, I think you're being a bit picky.... The bloke is a complete tool.. Thing is though he restores Splitscreen campers and the like and that's his business. With the work he did on my VR its a wonder he's got a business.... Link to post Share on other sites
rsweeney 40 Posted June 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) On 2017-5-27 at 5:56 PM, VR6 Supercharged said: All I can say is I feel your pain/anger/frustration. My VR has not long since been back from having paint work/rust treated removed etc done, Merc vent in front wing (I supplied) rear boot badge delete and smooth and front wings, bonnet and boot painted.. Now before car went in the bloke said he would remove rear screen to treat rust problem at the time of badge delete, front wing off to cut hole and weld in vent. The list goes on but this is to name just a few. Now whilst all this was being done I called over on a whim to see that the boot had been painted without the rear screen having been removed and the d=ck had even masked round the number plate (wtf) and the boot still had 2 tiny dints in which he didn't sort before painting. On looking further the front wing hadn't been taken off and the hole for the vent and vent had been welded in place with it still in situ, as I can now see this as there is rust and the original white paint on the inside of the vent. Further more after he had painted the bonnet there had obviously been a reaction/silicones in the paint as there were a few tiny pot marks? He said these were stone chips.? Stones chips I asked? He said you never said sort the stone chips, just paint the bonnet... Who paints something without sorting it out beforehand? Anyhoo on final finish of all paint work etc I go to pick car up to find runs in the lacquer and sanding marks under the paintwork to which he said, I think you're being a bit picky.... The bloke is a complete tool.. Thing is though he restores Splitscreen campers and the like and that's his business. With the work he did on my VR its a wonder he's got a business.... Thats awful, people need to know exactly what these places are like. There are still stone chip marks under the new paint on the bonnet on mine but thats the least of my issues to be honest. the body shop - Auto body craft Unit 9 Double Arches Farm Eastern Way Heath and reach Leighton buzzard LU7 9LF http://www.autobodycraft.co.uk/locations.html I advise everyone to avoid using this body shop on basis that the work is horrendous and the part owner is very aggressive. In my case he went to the extent of criminal damage by cutting multiple wiring looms on the car, not to mention afterwards threatening to take a hammer and smash the car to pieces. Edited June 1, 2017 by rsweeney VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
rsweeney 40 Posted June 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) Inside the sills are filled with mig wire Edit On pulling the masking tape off gently the paint comes straight with it. This is inside the door the same has happened on the bonnet and door apertures. Edited June 1, 2017 by rsweeney Link to post Share on other sites
rsweeney 40 Posted June 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) Had to arrange and pay for recovery back to mine to after being threatened by the part owner who said he would take a hammer to it. IMG_1632.MOV Edited June 1, 2017 by rsweeney Link to post Share on other sites
Scotty4mo 9 Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Shocking mate I work in a body shop and can tell you now they are cow boys. I'd go and put an hammer through his skull if that was my golf Link to post Share on other sites
rsweeney 40 Posted June 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) The window seals have been bent up so even when straightened out are kinked and look/ fit awful. Edited June 1, 2017 by rsweeney Link to post Share on other sites
wayne_1@tiscali.co.uk 27 Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 If you can afford it and wait I'd recommend ben in ware all day long he will do an amazing job he luvs mk3's and know exactly what to do to make your pride and joy sweet again rsweeney 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MJ Vr6 79 Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Mate, Ive just read from start to finish.. What an utter bunch of cowboys... Ultimate cunny funts to cut the loom and all your other nightmares. Obviously did not know what they were doing with a Mk3 or just wanted the job out the door as soon as so they could carry on with other things. Bunch of tosspots mate.. rsweeney 1 Link to post Share on other sites
rsweeney 40 Posted June 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) Pissed off doesn't even come close I've just unpacked the box of packaged parts which the body shop removed and found more damage. If anyone has or knows where I can get these looms window regulators lock mechs or window seals in good condition it would be much appreciated. Edited June 2, 2017 by rsweeney Link to post Share on other sites
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rsweeney 40 Posted June 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 All courtesy of auto body craft http://www.autobodycraft.co.uk/home.html VR6 Supercharged 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Absolutely shocking mate, hopefully some of our members may be able to help in replacing the parts that are damaged. cowboys! VR6 Supercharged 1 Link to post Share on other sites
rsweeney 40 Posted June 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Absolutely shocking mate, hopefully some of our members may be able to help in replacing the parts that are damaged. cowboys!Thanks mate yeah I'm absolutely gutted, if anyone has any of the broken parts kicking round that they're selling it would be a great help struggling at the mo ! Link to post Share on other sites
GershVR6 23 Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Any updates? Looking forward to seeing the end result as i own the exact same VR6 in South Africa. Link to post Share on other sites
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