General Repairing Blackjack Bodywork

[Mercky]

Looking at a second hand Blackjack TA, I know theres plenty of discussion on maintaining the paintwork and it's pitfalls etc but what happens if you actually prang it and need bodywork done - how is the paint/finish recreated? Just curious.

 

[loveshandbags]

Looking at a second hand Blackjack TA, I know theres plenty of discussion on maintaining the paintwork and it's pitfalls etc but what happens if you actually prang it and need bodywork done - how is the paint/finish recreated? Just curious.

Had a quick look and it does not appear to be as difficult as pearlescent paint but it might be as expensive to get a 'right' job done. It would appear that dust is the main enemy since it can't be 'rubbed' out. There are a few youtubes out there.

It would be worthwhile checking with reputable car repair outfits to see who would take it on.

Hopefully a specialist in car paintwork will come on-line and give a technical input.

 

[Mercky]

I'm guessing you'd probably need to disclose to your insurance co that the car has a matte finish otherwise they'd probably try and worm out of covering the added costs of repair. Obtaining a matte finish I'm sure isent that difficult but matching it to the existing factory finish may not be that straightforward or perhaps the matte finish is more forgiving and you may not notice mismatches as much as on conventional paint - dunno. Hopefully theres some bodyshop people out there that can shed some light?

 

[deeyup]

It's what put me off buying one. I found a very good value ex demo which had a 10 inch scratch on the rear quarter. They said don't worry we'll paint it in for you.
I wasn't convinced so went for shiny black in the end.

It's a shame because I love the blackjack paint. Not many paint shops have come across one I'd wager.

With regards to insurance, if your insurers system have a blackjack on there then I wouldn't worry.