Small crack on front clam (about 1 -2 inches) wear to repair

cpia2002 · Post by **cpia2002** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 8:21 am

Hi there title says it all really

Small crack on front clam under the nose badge: not really visable except really up close but wondered if it may grow and get worse.

Anyone know where the best place to get it repaired in Central Scotland would be ?

Paul

Post by **pete** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 3:24 pm

I used a place just outside Kilmaurs for a similar crack on the front splitter. 60 quid I think it was. Can't see it at all.

Pete

Post by **pete** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 3:26 pm

GOUDIES ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE 35 TOURHILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CROSSHOUSE ROAD KILMAURS KILMARNOCK AYRSHIRE KA3 2SE
Car Body Repairs, distance from Kilmaurs: 0.38 miles 01563 541 156

Was the address of the place.

Victor Meldrew · Post by **Victor Meldrew** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 3:32 pm

I refer our friend to the following pic...

just drive it, worry about it later when the eather turns bad. Dont want to loose any of the good driving days we have left with a car in the bodyshop

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 4:00 pm

cpia2002 · Post by **cpia2002** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 5:23 pm

Cant use T - cut as its a small crack running from the edge , not a scratch

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 5:28 pm

Sorry, that is for N1TUT, cracks in the clam need proper repairs. The cracks can spread when water penetrates the paint. Get it fixed before the weather turns!

cpia2002 · Post by **cpia2002** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 6:48 pm

Ok cool got ya

Hopefully wont need a whole new clam

Paul

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 6:52 pm

God no, not unless it's huge damage. TBH if I were you then I'd save my cash. The paint may suffer a little but not much, it'll soon blend into the background when the gritters get going in winter...!

cpia2002 · Post by **cpia2002** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 11:31 am

There quoting 600!!! (Kilmuirs place)

Im going to send them a qoute and see if the amount comes down at all?: they say its cause the front clam has to come off

Might just take it myself: say i should do it now before it gets cold and splits right up

See what other places say , and spost a photo and see if you guys can suggest anything else

Paul

douglasgdmw · Post by **douglasgdmw** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 12:12 pm

No convenient for you location wise but try Steve Walker Body Shop in Bathgate. He has done a number of Elise's from here and has always done an excellent job.

Cheers
DMW

cpia2002 · Post by **cpia2002** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 2:25 pm

HI there will try there

Thanks