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Originally Posted by SCP440
If he is going to cover it in body filer and blow it over that is a complete rip off. £150 would be the most I would expect to pay for that kind of job.
If on the other hand he is going to pull the dent out and put the minimum of filler on to make the surface smooth that is about right.
Doing it properly is probably nearly a days work plus materials at say £40 and hours plus another £50 for the paint and materials.
I suggest you shop around and explain you want a proper job and see what other local places come up with. Might pay to go to body shop that specialises in classics as they are more likely to do it properly.
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Exactly, I've seen the result of this type of repair carried out poorly, and not something I would do myself.
I've in the past, used solder flux paste and 70-30 stick solder, to "lead load" a similar repair.
The main difference between using lead and body filler, is the skill level, and the longevity of the repair.
Done correctly, a lead repair will outlast the car, it won't shrink or crack, and most importantly it won't absorb water, something that happens with cataloy body filler.
Brian
