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The-Bear 
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BMW...all cars are not created equal
Joined: 09-May-2005
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 Topic: Bird Doo !
Posted: 10-November-2005 at 04:39 |
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Hello all, a bird decided last week to splat my car right in the centre of the bonnet and it has left a right mess. scratches and dull paint. I need to know of any recommended body shops. Have had one quote from JD Coachworks near Lambton, who said a respray would be £250. I'm getting a mobile repair guy out on Monday for another, but as far as I know he only does light repairs not full resprays, so if he confirms a full bonnet respray in needed, I want a first class job doing. Not a bad thing anyway getting a respray as it will get rid of the front bonnet edge stone chips ! I'm not in a desperate hurry and can take time to listen to advice and shop around. Thanks in advance for any help
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2002 E46 330i Club Sport Auto in Estoril Blue
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JonandDebs
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Joined: 09-November-2005
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
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Posted: 10-November-2005 at 05:16 |
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Erm... well it's a bit of a trek, but there's a company in Hull called Mike Lawday body shop. His work is first rate, and his rates a lot lower than most. For example, I had an argument with a wall in my Escort and needed full rear valance respray and a bit of body-kit refitting... £65. 07890750171
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The-Bear
Senior Member I
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Posted: 10-November-2005 at 12:55 |
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Thanks Jon, I'll keep it in mind but its a bit far to go I think
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thepits
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Posted: 10-November-2005 at 16:35 |
 The-Bear wrote:
Hello all, a bird decided last week to splat my car right in the centre of the bonnet and it has left a right mess. |
Well, if you park your car in the middle of a forest, what else can you expect? 
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Cats know your every thought.
But don't care.
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320ci
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Joined: 09-February-2005
Location: Darlington
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Posted: 10-November-2005 at 16:37 |
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How long was the bird doo sat on your bonet for? I normally try and clean it as soon as it happens or I see it. Sorry to hear about the damage it has done though
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Pete330
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Joined: 26-November-2003
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Posted: 10-November-2005 at 17:01 |
Did you use a brilo pad to remove the poo?
You could try the cheap method of polish first
Zaino have a new product out
5% off for club members
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JonandDebs
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Posted: 10-November-2005 at 20:25 |
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Star-drops is outstanding for cleaning poo
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The-Bear
Senior Member I
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Posted: 11-November-2005 at 04:08 |
Well it was on for up to 12 hours, while I was at work, and I guess I was at fault for not being more careful removing it, but was keen to get it off knowing the damage it would do...all seagulls should be shot on sight ! By the way "thepits" you don't get many seagulls in a forest  !
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billgates e30
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Posted: 11-November-2005 at 06:32 |
christ paul...what the hell did you use to remove that with.....bloody hammer and chisel 
was gonna try and recommend swirl mark remover or somthing, but on the other hand i'm not sure as i can't see how deep they are.
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The-Bear
Senior Member I
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Posted: 11-November-2005 at 12:01 |
One scratch is deep the rest are surface scratches, but I don't think they will polish out at all, but I will try ayway before taking the plunge for a re-spray. The lines run down from the centre of the bonnet to the front as well...
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Grahame_Vincent
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Posted: 14-November-2005 at 09:28 |
I can recommend a good guy in Newcastle if that's any help?? He is very reasonably priced and does a great job!
Alspray
http://www.alspray.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/index.htm
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Grahame
2004 E46 325Ci Sport Coupe, Silver Grey with Black Leather and M Sports Pack II.
Used to own:-
1995 E38 730i V8, Black, 18" Fox RS3's, Custom Tint Glass, with Silver Leather
1985 E30 316 Black
http://www.villagephotos.com/pubgallery.asp?id_=1066854
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The-Bear
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Posted: 14-November-2005 at 11:17 |
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Thanks for that Grahame I'll get a quote from them. Mill Car Clinic wanted £564, but that was for repair of dents in rear lower panel as well as the bonnet respray, which would have get rid of all the stonechips as well. Its going to be an expensive Christmas one way or another !
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E46ACS
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Posted: 14-November-2005 at 11:39 |
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My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with a girl who saw Ferris pass-out at 31 Flavours last night. I guess it's pretty serious.
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The-Bear
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Posted: 14-November-2005 at 13:38 |
Hello Tim mate, nothing wrong with a bit of pride in ones motor ! But I know what you mean, it was actually quite a small picture but it became this size when I uploaded it, any idea how I can make it smaller ? ! 
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E46ACS
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Posted: 14-November-2005 at 14:07 |
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My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with a girl who saw Ferris pass-out at 31 Flavours last night. I guess it's pretty serious.
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billgates e30
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Posted: 14-November-2005 at 14:16 |
save this one to your computer mate, then upload it again
then cahnge youtr profile accordingly (obviously)
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The-Bear
Senior Member I
BMW...all cars are not created equal
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Posted: 14-November-2005 at 14:38 |
Thanks Chris -theres always someone cleverer than yourself !
By the way Tim might come along on Sunday, but only if you don't laugh at my bonnet !
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Bird Doo !
