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This is a discussion on Bodyshop transformation... within the Octavia I forums, part of the Skoda Model Discussion Area category; From this... To this.... I'm well pleased. The quality of finish is exceptional and I think it revises the '1990's ...
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01-02-2007, 11:35
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| Briskodian  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Farnborough/Camberley
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| Bodyshop transformation... From this...  To this....    I'm well pleased. The quality of finish is exceptional and I think it revises the '1990's look' of the car. No more 'back to black etc.) Money well spent. Last edited by M.A.C; 06-02-2007 at 23:56. |
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01-02-2007, 12:02
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| Re: Bodyshop transformation... Very nice. How much did that cost you?
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01-02-2007, 12:15
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| Re: Bodyshop transformation... That does look good 
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01-02-2007, 12:35
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| Re: Bodyshop transformation... Looking good, tempted to do it to mine.
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01-02-2007, 12:35
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| Re: Bodyshop transformation... Looks fantastic!! I still think the MKI looks a hell of a lot nicer than the MKII |
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01-02-2007, 13:29
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| Re: Bodyshop transformation... Cheers for the comments guys. If you're tempted to have this done ask if they have experience of smoothing the dimpled plastic trim to a completely smooth finish. Some of the 'shops I approached said they 'could'nt guarantee' the final finish would match the bodywork perfectly so I carried on looking 'till I found a firm with recent direct experience. Budget around £200 for a pro job. |
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01-02-2007, 13:30
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| Re: Bodyshop transformation... Honestly mate that's a fantastic improvement, I keep flicking between the two pictures! |
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01-02-2007, 14:34
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| Re: Bodyshop transformation... I personally like the look of the black bumpstrips on my red vRS, it breaks the look of the car up and I prefer it, especially when trim gel has just been applied!
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01-02-2007, 14:53
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| Re: Bodyshop transformation... Quote:
I agonised over whether to go ahead with it but (thanks to the lads on this site who helped with the visuals in the photoshop) I'm so glad I did. Apart from the smoother asthetics it will be much more practical when waxing Liverpool lad.... Why not post a pic of your car in the photoshop section as I did and see what it could look like ? | |
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01-02-2007, 14:55
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| Re: Bodyshop transformation... Im ok as I know I wont like it  For me if makes the car 'bland' in some way if that makes sense.If you like yours though, fair game!
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01-02-2007, 15:09
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| Briskodian | Re: Bodyshop transformation... For a moment I saw the "after" pic and thought you'd had a green/silver flippy paint job  |
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01-02-2007, 15:22
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| Re: Bodyshop transformation... Nah...too subtle....  |
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