Is it worth fixing the bodywork of my dented/scratched old car?

andygb

thescouselander wrote: »

Back when I used to drive old bangers I did quite a few diy spray jobs. It's not that hard once you've got the technique down. It won't look as good as a professional job but you should be able to make the car look a lot better. Sounds like you've got nothing to lose by giving it a go.

If it were my car I'd get the local dent company to knock out the dents and follow up with a diy spray job on the scratches.

A good 30 years ago, I used to do the same thing.

I bought the equivalent of one of these (still have it, and have used it from time to time, doing small repairs for folks)

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-boxer-14150-150-litre-belt-driven-air/

A spray gun like this will give professional results. I must have done around forty or so complete resprays.

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-ap14gfm-professional-gravity-fed-lvmp-s/

wgl2014

Could also consider a vinyl wrap although unless you diy it would cost more than the cars worth.