Chips Away - are they any good?

[greeper]

Hi,

My Fiancée's Fiat 500 has been keyed along the passenger door today just under the window - it has gone through to the undercoat in several places - has anyone used Chips Away and if so are they any good?

Thanks

[wigit]

greeper where u based as someone may no a decent body chop in your area, i know they did a good job on LCMs but i suppose its down to the man in the van, i love fiat 500s

[greeper]

It is really gutting - she loves her car.

[wigit]

i see northants on the profile so a few may know people

[sir_rocco]

Chips away were part of the "MYHOME" group that went bust last year. Not sure if they are still operating or not. I am sure Ryan will be best placed to advise as he works in a bodyshop but my guess is if its a long line down to the undercoat/primer then the man in the van style repair will not be good enough. better to spend the extra and get it done properly in a paintshop.

[Oldman]

Have used them 3 times in the past year with good results. They franchise to a self-employed man-in-a-van I think and the guy in Mid-Sussex here was excellent. You'll pay £150-£250.- for 2 to 3 scrapes that you definitely wouldn't tackle yourself. He was all set up with infra-red heaters etc. to cure the filler/dry the paint. Pretty impressive stuff.

[chr15]

It all comes down to the bloke who does it, some can be brilliant and others not so good. Maybe contact your local guy and ask if he has any referances?