I am looking for someone to trim my S4 Fixed Head Elan. I live in the north east corner of Lincolnshire about 10miles south of Grimsby. I realise that I will have to travel, but would like to find someone within 100 miles of my home so that I can visit the work in progress without needing an overnight stay. 100 miles there and then back is about the limit of my ability these days.
I thought I had found someone (Inspire Automotive) south west of Boston but he has declined the work. This brings me to the other problem, I am a ‘fussy bugger’ and I see no point in hiding this characteristic, I seem to have the ability to frighten people into not working for me. Some of my friends are trying to persuade me to do the work myself, but I think I am too old to learn another skill and do not get on at all well with adhesives. I have managed to source and buy loop pile carpet, but do not have enough to make a mistake and do again as I learn.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a fussy old man?
Hi. Richard. Have you tried Don Barr across the river in Hull? This trimming shop has been on the go for years. Not had any personal experience myself other than buying trimming products from them.
Hi Richard,
Sorry I can’t help with a trimmer close to you …
However noticed you mention you had managed to source some correct loop pile carpet? I would really appreciate hearing where you sourced this from please?
I purchased some loop pile carpet from Newton Commercials in Suffolk. When I told another Lotus owner he was told by Newton that they had no more stock. I bought more Black loop pile, for the boot and door cards from a trim company in Melbourne Australia. The carpet was reasonably priced but transport nearly broke the deal as the quantity was too much to post and couriers were prohibitive, but by sending the carpet as two parcel Australia Post was able to send it to me. I can’t remember the company name but will look it up if you are still interested.
Hi Richard
No I don’t have any recent experience. The last time I used them for a trimming job was back in the 80’s. They’re still in existence so must be doing something right.
They’re not far away from you so worth paying a visit.
Yes Richard, Now I think I remember. We had this conversation about Newton Trimming once before.
When I called Newton they refused to supply me and in fact were downright rude in doing so. Why the attitude I do not know! They said they imported it especially for Ford Escort moulded carpets and nothing else. A horrible company who I would not want to do business with!
If you could send me info about the company in Australia it would be good and I can then make an equiry. Your comment about the transport cost duly noted!.. Either post the info on here or PM, whichever is convenient.
Personally, no. But, I follow their youtube channel every week and have done so for some years. youtube.com/watch?v=Ij-WZhlnu4o
Latest episode.
The upholstery bit is from 40:20
I doubt they are cheap
Thanks for the suggestion. Although further than I wish to travel, my daughter lives just outside Coventry, which is not too far away, and I could stay overnight.