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[sikora]

After speaking to Retroford today, it seems like i'll have to use a pattern n/s rear quarter and n/s front wing on my mk3 rather than genuine ones.

Has anyone here worked with a pattern panels before and recommend a manufacturer? How many manufacturers of panels are there, and are certain ones better than others?

[RS rob]

go for genuine panels every time,

pattern panels are never 100%

[sikora]

go for genuine panels every time,

pattern panels are never 100%

I was hoping to use genuine panels but n/s rear quarters and n/s wings are non existant

[sikora]

Just had an email back from Hadrian panels. mk3 rear quarters have been discontinued

[rs_fiesta]

You will always be able to find them mate it wil just take time.S1 genuine Ford panels are still popping up and they were discontinued miles before fiesta ones.Take it Fordpartsuk have non?
As for pattern parts im a panel beater by trade and non genuine parts are not very good to say the least!

[RS rob]

just keep your eyes open and try everyone!!
they will pop up, ever thought about using mk3.5 front wings? only difference is the indicator hole

pattern panels are a pure arse ache

[sikora]

just keep your eyes open and try everyone!!
they will pop up, ever thought about using mk3.5 front wings? only difference is the indicator hole

pattern panels are a pure arse ache

I already have some pattern mk3.5 front wings, but i dont want to use them because of the indicator hole

[jayrs]

After speaking to Retroford today, it seems like i'll have to use a pattern n/s rear quarter and n/s front wing on my mk3 rather than genuine ones.

Has anyone here worked with a pattern panels before and recommend a manufacturer? How many manufacturers of panels are there, and are certain ones better than others?

thats funny, they have 2 n/s wings on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Fiesta-MK3-4 ... 48389b5bae

[tompeteRS]

They will be pattern ones at that price Jay.

[jayrs]

says there gen ford in the ad

[sikora]

mk3.5 too judging from the year in the description (cant see the picture very well on my phone)

[jayrs]

yeah the indicator holes do look 3.5

[tompeteRS]

My mistake was pissed when I read it! MK3.5 base model wings

[sikora]

Its a n/s rear quarter i'm more concerned about finding really.