Suppliers of body repair panels

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Joe Rhisga, Aug 25, 2021.

  1. This is probably an impossible question, but who would you say produces the best (fitting? Needing least extra shaping?) body repair panels?

    I have a list of parts from Just Kampers, I'm going to compare as much as I can with the same parts from Heritage, Schofields, C&C etc.

    From a brief glance it appears that Custom and Commercial are most expensive but are they a lot better?

    Apologies for the novice question..
     
  2. Ps sorry it's a late bay from 1978 if that makes any difference
     
  3. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    It varies from panel to panel, but you're fairly safe with Schofields who will at least tell you if a panel is not up to scratch. Phone them, they are very helpful.
     
  4. Adrian1975

    Adrian1975 Supporter

    Schofields own made panels are a better fit

    Standard black panels are all the same so go with who's cheapest
     
  5. I'd only add to the above by saying that I used JK Preservation Parts sills which fitted very well, were nice thick steel, and covered in a really tough grey primer.
     
  6. Dubs

    Dubs Sponsor supporter extraordinaire

    Another vote for Schofields here. Some of the JK grey stuff is ok, but the grey powder coating is a pain, as even a hint of dust of it will bugger up a weld.

    Klokkerholm are the worst of the lot, although their rear corners are useable nowadays
     
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  7. Schofields every time for me.
    Having said that I’ve just had a couple of cheapo Klockerholme outer front T25 arches via Schofields and they’ve definitely improved a bit!
     
  8. Anyone know anything about:
    Auto craft
    VW Parts International
     
  9. JamesLey

    JamesLey Sponsor

    Auto craft make some great panels that fit well. They're a UK based firm that make all there own stuff.
    I've used a fair few of their panels on both my restos. :thumbsup:
     

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