jackso11 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I have rust on my boot lid (as in picture) and want to get it sorted. Was on my new car I bought this weekend when I got it. So far the options are Kight racer quote:- - Remove rear boot spoiler, weld up holes, smooth and prep - Remove rear windscreen - Rust repair - Respray whole bootlid/tailgate - Roof rust repair and respray Total £650.00 Which seems like a hell of a lot for basically spraying a boot lid and about 2 inch square piece of roof!!! or Dave whittle quote:- Rough quote about 175.00 + 50 materials. That was just the boot though. What do people think of these quotes and does anybody have experience with either of them? I am in the east london area so if anyone has anyone to recommend please shout out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimojameso Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Doesn't sound like a bad quote at all from knightracer. Otherone sounds far too good to be true. Its quite a lot of work doing all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimojameso Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Few members on here have used knightracer. Speak to Jamie P or Matt H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 get a quote from supraloopy on here, he done some nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 is the Knight racer quote for a new window seal too? i hear when removing the rear window you need to replace the seal? how much are they? (waits to be corrected....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 dave whittle is supraloopy:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 get a quote from supraloopy on here, he done some nice work That is Dave Whittle I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 That is Dave Whittle I believe Yes it is Go with Dave the man knows what he is doing and in my opinion is very good, did a few bits on my car nothing major but i have seen the work he has done with tooquicktostop's (Dean) cars and they have been very good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 Knight racer quote includes a new window seal, but not a toyota one. Said a toyota one is an extra £175. I have a mate who also does very good work up in lincolnshire but he is away for a few weeks and I want to get it sorted. Also as its around the window I really want someone who has worked on supras before. Just waiting for Dave to get back to me now I have sent him the photos. The other option of course is get a boot with no rust and de-spoiler that, which may be cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 If you did choose to get Knight racer to do it im sure you could save a few pennies by actually removing the spoiler and whatever else you can yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I can vouch for Knight Racers work, but the difference is qoutes there is a lot. I've not seen and of Dave's work in person but I believe he's good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Knight racer quote includes a new window seal, but not a toyota one. Said a toyota one is an extra £175. I have a mate who also does very good work up in lincolnshire but he is away for a few weeks and I want to get it sorted. Also as its around the window I really want someone who has worked on supras before. Just waiting for Dave to get back to me now I have sent him the photos. The other option of course is get a boot with no rust and de-spoiler that, which may be cheaper. whats your mate called and located in Lincoln, if he is as good as you say i would be interested in using him for some parts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 I will get his details for you. I only know him by first name, and at the moment he is in South africa being my step brothers best man I have seen his work and its very good and very resonable. Had a bumper scrape sorted on my mums car in silver, only cost £80 and was perfect. If it was a panel not around a window I would deffinatly go to him, but as I said before for a job like this I really want someone who knows supras. Might take the roof panel to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 (edited) The seal round the rear window is £44 from Toyota as ive just ordered one for when i repaint my tailgate so i dont see where KR get £175 from ? Supraloopys quote is seriously cheap in my opinion, shame he's not up here in the midlands as he could do mine then Edited August 26, 2009 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 £44? really? Well that has just decided for me I will not be going there. This is what they said... "Also price quoted above includes a brand new generic windscreen trim, but if you want a Toyota genuine part, it is around £175 for the trims alone." Which is proven now as a blatant lie! That is an inflation of £136! not happy with that at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 £44? really? Well that has just decided for me I will not be going there. This is what they said... "Also price quoted above includes a brand new generic windscreen trim, but if you want a Toyota genuine part, it is around £175 for the trims alone." Which is proven now as a blatant lie! That is an inflation of £136! not happy with that at all. Say no more Dave it is!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 £44? really? Well that has just decided for me I will not be going there. This is what they said... "Also price quoted above includes a brand new generic windscreen trim, but if you want a Toyota genuine part, it is around £175 for the trims alone." Which is proven now as a blatant lie! That is an inflation of £136! not happy with that at all. Yes mate, ive just ordered my new rear window seal from Steve Manley this morning and its £44.53 inc vat + delivery. This is only the seal that goes round the window though and not the tailgate seal that goes round the boot opening ! Thats £70.35 inc vat if you need to change that as well so still way under what KR are quoting you even if there replacing both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 Looks like it. Once he comes back with his quote (sent him pictures so should get a more precise quote now). As long as he takes the window out the work is his, I don't want the rust coming back. Although I do keep thinking if I get the window seal myself and just go to my mate, might work out cheaper. Dave...quote me happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 yeah, its just the wondow seal, tailgate is fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Theres no point in doing it if your not taking the window out as most of the rust will have started from under the seal, mines just starting to go so its time to bite the bullet and get it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 Exactly. Will keep you posted as to what dave says. Also will post pictures of his work too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Pictures are great but i'd want to see his work in the flesh as piccies always make paintwork look way better than it is. My car looks like its mint in pics but trust me its not even close when your stood infront of it. All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Pictures are great but i'd want to see his work in the flesh as piccies always make paintwork look way better than it is. My car looks like its mint in pics but trust me its not even close when your stood infront of it. All the best Thats a good point but i personally have seen his work in the flesh and i can vouch for it and im sure others can too:) Also see the thread below where one of the guys on here has a lot of work done by Dave http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=188199 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knight-racer Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Hi Adam, The quote for the work is priced according to our usual prices. I believe it is quite competitive as we will be removing the windscreen, welding up the holes, rust repair with welding, smoothing, prepping the entire tailgate, prepping entire roof panel, respray entire tailgate and respray entire roof panel. Flat and polish to showroom finish. So this is not just a quick repair with windows still in, and a blow in with some paint to match. We do not offer this service and it will not solve the problem in the long term. The price for fitting geniune trims was quoted by the windscreen company over the road which (I mentioned this in the quote) carry out all of our windscreen work, so what they charge is just passed to the customer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 In that case its the window company that I inflated the seal price massively. I know its not a standard boot paint, I sent exactly the same email to you as I did to dave, they were the prices that came back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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