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aight ppl i was being stupid - hit boost suddenly in the wet around a corner - and hve suffered the consequences. luckily i didnt injur anyone but my car's not looking good.

destroyed my front bar, left headlights fully shattered, fender bent, and bonnet slightly warped. it looks like its just cosmetic damage and there isnt anything else wrong with how the car operates (as far as i can c) i need it fixed and soon.

just wanted to any suggestions u guys can give on panelbeaters/repairers in the SE melb area. did a couple searches but all the results are kinda older can anyone tell me if theyr still valid or wat.

pics will b up soon

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Dude bad luck...

Unfortunately we learn from our mistakes...

I know it's not close but:

Gal Smash in Tullamarine is the place to go....

9330 3137 - Speak to Dave

Tell him you know Matt...

I had an accident in my line and he fixed it for me... Im also SE area but went over and saw him and he did a Mint job...

Good Luck with the repairs....

ya those guys are good.

I'm in the east and these guys called Graeme Cuthbert Automotive fixed up my line...did a great job and some custom things under insurance.

They are in Box hill and typically only do euro cars for Just Cars and AAMI.

Good guys really helped me out with special requests.

thanx for the replies guys. anyone else got any info?

i read on these forums that a place called the palm or somthing in moorabbin was ment to be good. but that was like 2 or 3 yrs bak. i know its not that long but can anyone confirm this?

thanx again

any ways here r pics of the result

anDru: nah man i hit in croydon..droppin off the gf home at about 2am

BUMP

whate eva u do dont take it to cpr automotive in dandenong, nufn but shit work and i learnt the hard way

thanks 4 the warnin bro. does any one know how much a bonnet, fender, complete head light, front bar (after market) and the front section of the inner wheel arch are gonna cost to replace? and do u guys rekon there mite be more damage or do u need betta pics?

c'mon ppl i really need to find some repairer whos gunna tak care of my car. i dont know any one personally whos had a skyline need repairs and i dont know whos good with these cars and whos not. i need to access the great fount of knowledge that is this forum. :( (flattery i know but its worth a try rite?)

some help plz

btw thanx 2 those who did help

Edited by Basti

ok oops......just read that thread by inark detailing contacts for wreckers, performance shops etc>_<.

here it is

Performace/import/automotive Related Links**updated 15/7**

its got almost everything i want. only thing missing is ppls opinions on these places. so wile i feel a tad idiotic id still like some feed back on any of these places or others ppl may have experience wit

i was insured by just cars and they sent my car to Classic Panels in dandenong.

they did a good job....spotless cant tell anything....except there were a few things like door not closing properly but it was just a clip :laugh:

EuroImage In Cheltenham is my choice , but they are expensive.

I got them to respray a new commodore i had before my Skyline with GM picking up the tab, very good job.

My Mate George has a very good reputation there,

worth a quote.

thanks for the replies guys. will chek these places out as soon as i am able.

just cars also sent me to Berwick Ultrafinish. they look very proffesional and were very thorough in looking over the car. has any one dealt with these guys before? r they as gud as they seem?

DONT take it to coolstore panels in croydon. I took my car there and they f**ked up the colour, didn't deliver in the time frame they gave me. Never once called me back when they said they would. The lady was a total b!tch to me and when I complained about the colour they didn't want to know about it. They had my money thats all they cared about. Also cracked some plastic bits inside the car.

Phil munday panel works in kilsyth are pretty good I think. Ph: 9725 4111

Edited by Ricey

The good thing is with Just Cars im pretty sure if u take it to a beater they recommend it has a lifetime warranty, so if somethings not 100% theyll re do it.

Ive got a whole R33 front end if your interested?

(Headlights, aftermarket f/bar, fenders and vented bonnet(legal!)

Gal Smash in Tullamarine is the place to go....

9330 3137 - Speak to Dave

Tell him you know Matt...

Mate i stand by this guys work...

seen him fix a repairable write off and it looks MINT!!!!!

i totally agree with matt here

Gal fixed my car when i smashed it in April.

I could go in there and see it anytime i wanted and Dave went out of his way for me heaps.

My car came back looking better than it did when i first brought it and im over the moon with what a top job they did on it.

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