How to fix this?

mOdO · 26 Jul 2008 at 10:54

What steps could I take to try and restore this at minimal costs?

I personally wouldn't bother but the car has sentimental value....

Stinky · 26 Jul 2008 at 10:57

prob a respray

Jez · 26 Jul 2008 at 10:59

Looks like its limited to just the bonnet, and looks like an old car - maybe find a bonnet from a breakers in the right colour?

mOdO · 26 Jul 2008 at 11:00

Ouch, how much would you say?

mOdO · 26 Jul 2008 at 11:01

Jez, that sounds like a plan.

esK` · 26 Jul 2008 at 11:33

full resprays on a car, ive been quoted for an all over inc engine bay £900

Jez · 26 Jul 2008 at 11:34

He has a bit of a problem with the bonnet, why would he be interested in the cost of a full respray?

Stinky · 26 Jul 2008 at 11:38

cost me around £90 for the bonnet of my Pug306 that was matalic paint.

Begbie · 26 Jul 2008 at 12:00

I got a quote the other day for £190 for both bumpers, one including a repair.

R@tman · 26 Jul 2008 at 13:18

i had my Honda CRV passenger wing and bottom door sill and Front bumper all repaired and sprayed for £120.

mOdO · 26 Jul 2008 at 14:23

A full respray for £900

So I'm looking around £90 for a spray, I'll check my local breakers first.

Thanks guys.

monkey_boy · 28 Jul 2008 at 14:17

If you're going to get a new bonnet and/or respray, then give rubbing compund a try first. It's about 10x more coarse than T-Cut, but doing it gently and consistently should get rid of that. Then use some AG super resin polish to bring it back up to shine. You've got nowt to lose if you're getting a new bonnet anyway...

Kreeeee · 28 Jul 2008 at 14:18

monkey_boy said:
If you're going to get a new bonnet and/or respray, then give rubbing compund a try first. It's about 10x more coarse than T-Cut, but doing it gently and consistently should get rid of that. Then use some AG super resin polish to bring it back up to shine. You've got nowt to lose if you're getting a new bonnet anyway...

How would rubbing bare metal help?

monkey_boy · 28 Jul 2008 at 14:23

Ooh. Whoops. Sorry. From the pics I saw it as water or condensation damage from a cover or something, which is what happened to a friend's 1968 Daimler and he sorted it that way. D'oh.

Lopéz · 28 Jul 2008 at 18:01

Is that a Mk3 Escort?

Yes, it needs a replacement or repainted panel.

ElectroBlaster · 28 Jul 2008 at 20:09

I hardly ever post in here but im in a roaming mood

It Looks like an mk3 escort ghia. I might be wrong but is there a clear coat applied to some kinds of paint? It would explain why its flaking off.

Biohazard · 28 Jul 2008 at 20:19

Jez said:
He has a bit of a problem with the bonnet, why would he be interested in the cost of a full respray?

spoonz · 28 Jul 2008 at 20:22

paint in matt black with masonery paint and a brush. seriously.