Helios repaired

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PW@Woodsport
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Helios repaired

Post by PW@Woodsport »

hi chaps,just thought id post a before and after of the rare accident damaged helios t-bar we bought about a month ago....it looked far worse than it was!

BEFORE
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And with the Woods touch...

AFTER
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A bit still to do but i think its actually better now than before the accident.This car sold even before it was repaired,seems a lot are after a good helios t-bar these days.

If anyone needs an accident repair doing get in touch.
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Post by paul_h »

looking good paul.

what is a helios?

special edition?

lee
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Post by MegatronUK »

Helios blue i think is the name of the colour?
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Paul Woods wrote:hi chaps,just thought id post a before and after of the rare accident damaged helios t-bar we bought about a month ago....it looked far worse than it was!

BEFORE
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And with the Woods touch...

AFTER
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A bit still to do but i think its actually better now than before the accident.This car sold even before it was repaired,seems a lot are after a good helios t-bar these days.

If anyone needs an accident repair doing get in touch.


Paul,
Im not having much luck mate.
Horrendous costs on my accident repairs.
I can source the arch panels from JDG as you know for the rear arch....new wing from Automotive Japanese parts (new) and all I need is a front bumper (with good metal insert). then the sherwood two tone paint of course. The nearside popup light is slightly off centre so just needs straightening.
I have been quoted £980 less parts required. :(
Can you compete with this?
PM me if you wish to...
:wink: Thanks

p.s. cracking job on the t-bar Paul =D>
Raf
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Post by Raf »

Good job Paul. Just say for example i bought this Helios into you damaged; how much would you have charged to get it looking as it is now? just to give a very very rough idea of price you charge for your talents :wink:
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Paul works his magic again :santa:

it looks great =D>
PW@Woodsport
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well its the parts that are the killer raf but labour on a job like this one where it needs a complete front end rebuild is in the region of £800,thats labour and me paying for paint and materials as well,pulling damage straight and generally getting it back to how toyota intended but with a better than toyota paint finish.

As mentioned though the parts are a fortune,i try to use good quality 2nd hand parts which all look like new when preped and painted,the only new part on this helios is the drivers wing.
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Hey Paul that's a decent price for that level of finish. The front end is lined up so well.... i wasnt aware you do bodywork too (as in officially); will be in touch hopefully if i can get hold of this tubby from auction tomorrow!
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Post by MRV6 »

I can vouch for the quality of Pauls work, he has sprayed my bonnet, side vents and lip spoiler (sounds a bit dodgy that, thats with paint). I saw his 1.5 after he had painted it red. That was spot on he is a perfectionist with his work.

He hasn't mentioned the supply of biscuits in with his price, make sure you read the small print.

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yeah i take a lot of time to get the panel gaps perfect,the headlight fit is also very important...as phil says i forgot to figure in the biccy tax....no one comes to the garage unless equipped with a packet of hobnobs,full restorations=choccy ones. :D
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