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smb



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Body shop recommendations in the North West
Hi, can anyone recommend a good, honest, reliable and sensibly priced bodyshop to respray a 90 50th anniversary ie doing a proper job of splitting panels, seals etc and not just a paint over. A friend has one with a sound chassis, but showing normal defects in body paint.

Anywhere in the North West circa 50mile radius to Chester

Many thanks👍
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peanutbob



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I have used Auto Accident repair in Wallasey in the past for replacing and painting 2 wings on a Defender and also replacing and painting the front end of a San Marino BMW M4.
Kevin is very experienced and knowledgeable. I don’t have any connection to them but they are excellent and not a cheap paint shop. Chips away recommended them.
They have a website for info.
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Screbble



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
Quick question Bob and sorry for the slight thread hijack…

When painting the wings did they separate/unbolt the seams or just spray into the ‘gap.’
Post #1068799 30th May 2025 7:38pm
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peanutbob



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They replaced both outer wings with OEM versions. Both wings had some bubbling/ corrosion at the bottom so the decision was taken to replace rather than attempt a repair . They blended the paint being Orkney Grey to cover each side through to the doors. The result was excellent but expensive .
The BMW being San Marino colour is very difficult to colour match but they sorted it.
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