Fender Bender Fixer Upper

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cuchillo
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Fender Bender Fixer Upper

Post by cuchillo » Fri Dec 21, 2018 10:32 am

Morning All

So here is the thing, I was backing up the Bong in the dark and managed to hit the driver's right rear corner breaking the reflector and denting that corner.

Looking to get that fixed and would like recommendations for a body shop to do the work in the Sussex/Surrey area.

(I did drop AVA Leisure a couple of emails but could not get any traction there.)

Many thanks

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Re: Fender Bender Fixer Upper

Post by ade33 » Fri Dec 21, 2018 9:25 pm

I've not used them personally, but Bodyworx in Brighton are Bongo experienced and get good comments regarding quality and price.
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Re: Fender Bender Fixer Upper

Post by mikeonb4c » Fri Dec 21, 2018 9:56 pm

Sorry to hear that (done the same myself years back) and hopefully its a job any good bodywork place can tackle. I do know (as I fixed my own pretty well) that with careful hot airgun work that the dents can be got out very well. Also, the plastic responds wery well to being welded with a hot knife / soldering iron etc though you need some spare plastic to use as 'solder'
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Re: Fender Bender Fixer Upper

Post by Bob » Fri Dec 21, 2018 10:44 pm

When Haydn fixed one at Eastnor Castle a couple of years ago he stitch drilled and used clear cable ties to secure, then melted them in and produced a very fine repair.

These may well be your 'solder' plastic. :wink:

Edit: We might have been at the Golden Swan, but he still did a splendid job. =D>
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Re: Fender Bender Fixer Upper

Post by cuchillo » Wed Dec 26, 2018 7:22 pm

Hello,

Thanks for the replies :)

Unfortunately this is a bit more damage than just the plastic breaking. Have managed to ding the metal and a bit of rust is also forming.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/L3VPCdzvbkTnVFSc9

(Not sure how to add a picture)

If anyone can see it, any idea how much lube I'll need to get this fixed? :lol:

Many thanks!

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Re: Fender Bender Fixer Upper

Post by mikeonb4c » Wed Dec 26, 2018 11:23 pm

Looks pretty minor to me tbh and buying a new lamp unit may cost more than the rest!
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