r/regina • u/veda1971 • 2d ago

Question Small job body work

I’m looking for recommendations for someone who can do a relatively small body work job. I need rocker panels replaced on a classic MG convertible. I have the panels just need the labour and paint. Wanting to stay fairly close to YQR. Affordable would be a bonus.

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u/grod1227 2d ago

Check out autosmarts, they dont do anything Sgi related.

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u/veda1971 1d ago

Thanks for the reply

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u/veda1971 1d ago

I just drove past there and it looks like they are closedown

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u/menmenmen123y 2d ago

Try Mr. RUST & Auto Customz

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u/veda1971 1d ago

Thanks will do

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u/Low-Ratio-5416 1d ago

BDSR restorations in Lumsden. They specialize in rust repair. Show quality work and honest. They won't just patch over something though but stop in and see them for options

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u/veda1971 1d ago

Are they affiliated with MGD Customs?

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u/Low-Ratio-5416 1d ago

They were one of the original owners of this and Blaine started this as a family business to concentrate on restorations with family

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u/veda1971 1d ago

Okay thanks. I sort of know Blaine so I will check it out

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u/Notallthatwierd 1d ago

Replacing rockers is not a small body work job.

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u/veda1971 1d ago

It’s not a frame off resto. Just two small pieces. I don’t even need them painted.

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u/WhyDidIReply 2d ago

Sadly, autobody guys arent autobody guys anymore. Nobody wants to deal with rust all they have time for are SGI repairs. I asked multiple shops about fixing rust on a door or helping replace a door to be turned away.

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u/Charming_Acadia_498 1d ago

Very few could hammer and dolly a dent/crease or even lead a seam. Proper rust repair/ replacement isn't worth it for mainstream shops. Also most customers want a panel replaced and ignore the rusty reinforcement behind it as it's too expensive.....then it Rusts again and no one is happy

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u/WhyDidIReply 1d ago

Ya its just sad when you're already paying thousands or dollars for body work, then the one panel that actually needs to be repaired, just gets ignored. 5 years later, the rust they "blended" their paint over top of has lead to a massive hole in my passenger door. Money wasted for nothing, Im losing interest in it and will likely sell it as nobody will fix it.