Brizzle Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Afternoon all Today noticed that on the drivers side off my car the bit where you jack it up is damaged, not sure how or when it was done Would you leave it like this or look at getting it done Wonder if it was guys trying to get to the cat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Hello Karl, Sorry to hear of your sill damage. This is likely to detract from the car’s value/appeal, and personally, I would be looking to get it rectified as funds allow. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. It won’t cost anything to get a couple of quotes, and if it were mine, I would be having a chat with a couple of the smaller used car dealers in your area. These chaps usually know where to get work done at more reasonable costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 1 minute ago, Magnet said: Hello Karl, Sorry to hear of your sill damage. This is likely to detract from the car’s value/appeal, and personally, I would be looking to get it rectified as funds allow. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. It won’t cost anything to get a couple of quotes, and if it were mine, I would be having a chat with a couple of the smaller used car dealers in your area. These chaps usually know where to get work done at more reasonable costs. Is having a new sill a big job to do? Thanks for you reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevey Y Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 32 minutes ago, Brizzle said: Is having a new sill a big job to do? Thanks for you reply Hi you won't need a new sill as if its plastic they just heat it with a hot air gun whilst pushing with something like a screwdriver handle from the other side and it pops out, ABS will always want to go back to the shape it was moulded to, it might need a skim of filler and definitely some paint. Steve. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 1 minute ago, Stevey Y said: Hi you won't need a new sill as if its plastic they just heat it with a hot air gun whilst pushing with something like a screwdriver handle from the other side and it pops out, ABS will always want to go back to the shape it was moulded to, it might need a skim of filler and definitely some paint. Steve. Ok cheers man, I may give it a try if it’s really that simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevey Y Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Just now, Brizzle said: Ok cheers man, I may give it a try if it’s really that simple 1 minute ago, Brizzle said: Ok cheers man, I may give it a try if it’s really that simple Hi please see the pics posted of my bumper just don't get the gun to close and keep it moving otherwise you will set light to the plastic best engage a suitable assistant to gently massage the other side when heating, BTW I DID NOT DO THE FILLING OR SPRAYING after, but in saying that yours is a straight edge which any competent spray shop should be able to do for a few quid as a side job. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 Mines not plastic, just checked Taking it to a guy tonight to get a price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 Mines not plastic, just checked Taking it to a guy tonight to get a price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMKC82 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Hi, just to clarify, the actual jacking point on the chassis looks fine. Whoever tried to jack it up, put the jack in the wrong place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 28 minutes ago, JMKC82 said: Hi, just to clarify, the actual jacking point on the chassis looks fine. Whoever tried to jack it up, put the jack in the wrong place. I know mate, someone in a hurry by the looks of it, but I have no idea why Someones has a go while it’s been parked up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 Find a guy local who will do it for £150, so booked in for a few weeks time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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