New to me V8 AWD Coupe

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Bluebottle
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Post by Bluebottle »

simpleR wrote: Sun Mar 06, 2022 2:01 pm Hi and welcome.

Is that filler? I would be taking it back for sure!
Happy to look at history (if you provide a reg).
I’m not sure what it is… the paint came off in a large flake, it seems slightly flexible one way but brittle if bent the other way.

Original reg was OV15 ZMY - thank you!
MY16 V8 R AWD Coupe - Black Berry

MANTOT3
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Joined: Sat Sep 01, 2018 5:19 am
Location: Hampthire (north)

Post by MANTOT3 »

Hi Bluebottle
I've been awaiting your further posts with pictures as I thought you may have my old car.
Sorry this has happened, most disconserting after such a short time.
I'm posting now to reassure you that it was well looked after in my ownership from 2017 and no accident damage or re painting while I owned it.
It is to date the most reliable Jag I've owned
PM me if you would like any further info
Andre
2016 SVR
Carbon Ceramic Brakes.
Homemade Barless front Grill.
And all the options on my wish list :twisted:
Previous: 2015 AWD R
Bluebottle
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Post by Bluebottle »

Well, the long and short of it is that I need to get this repaired. Anyone got any good tips for paint restoration work in the Reading/Guildford/Basingstoke triangle area please?
MY16 V8 R AWD Coupe - Black Berry
basher
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Post by basher »

Bluebottle wrote: Mon Mar 07, 2022 3:45 pm Well, the long and short of it is that I need to get this repaired. Anyone got any good tips for paint restoration work in the Reading/Guildford/Basingstoke triangle area please?
Give Auto Curators near Hook a call.

I've used them to detail my car and restore kerbed alloys (the latter was done by another specialist company on behalf of AC).

If they can't do the actual repair, I'm sure they'll be able to advise you.
Rhodium silver F-Type 400 Sport AWD coupe.

PB Brakes big brake kit: drilled & slotted rotors, big yellow calipers. 😁
Bluebottle
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Post by Bluebottle »

So, someone in my car’s past had some sort of issue and then the repair was bodged.
The whole o/s sill has been primed improperly, possibly with an aerosol primer. The top layers have then not keyed in and just come off in sheets.
Looking like a £500 bill at best. 😡

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MY16 V8 R AWD Coupe - Black Berry
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