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  • Yorkie1
    Yorkie1 Posts: 12,606 Forumite
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    Were you definitely "quoted" or did it say "estimate"? Even if the latter, I think they should have come back to you to advise of increased cost rather than just bill you later as a fait accompli. Definitely challenge it.
  • Norman_Castle
    Norman_Castle Posts: 11,871 Forumite
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    I use Swarfega to remove paint. It works well. White spirit apparently soaks into your skin!
  • Thank you everyone for your tips. I seem to lurch from one disaster to another, still, never a dull moment!

    Good news, I emailed them back regarding the quote and they backed down straightaway, sending me a revised invoice within half an hour!

    They wanted £160 + VAT more than quoted, so really happy to sort that one out.
    1st card to go - Aq*a - [STRIKE]£1,600[/STRIKE]/ £1,596.99
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