This is why I'm convinced that I need to learn how to do body and paintwork myself
It's an expensive field, and it would prevent all the
'professionals' from making a mess if I do the job myself, as I'd do it meticulously!
Also been screwed around by a bodyshop, sorry to hear of the problems you're having
Just seems that it's VERY difficult to find somebody with skill and pride in their work these days when it comes to paint.
They want the money for a professional job but cut corners wherever possible, which is a massive disappointment when you're trying to make something special! Especially when they take the p*ss with completion times.
I've gone with Abflug arches too, they look sweet
I had the original arches all cut out before the flares were smoothed on and the whole lot was painted
- this is important because obviously the fresh-cut arches will happily rot from the inside if they haven't been painted or sealed