Case Studies
Detailed breakdowns of real projects completed at our bodywork and restoration workshop near Milton Keynes. Every case study walks through what we found, what we did, and how the finished result was achieved – from bare metal to final polish.
1951 Chevrolet 3100
Panel Van · Bare Metal Respray · Black & Gold
Full bare-metal strip, dent removal, bodywork repairs, and a show-quality direct gloss black respray with custom gold accent detailing.
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1986 Ford Capri 2.8i
Brooklands · Structural Repair & Respray · VW Blue Metallic
Full structural rust repair with hand-fabricated replacement panels, bare-metal preparation, and a custom VW blue metallic respray with lacquer – polished to a mirror finish.
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1998 Ford Escort GTI
2.0 Zetec Swap · Full Mechanical Rebuild · Daily Driver
Dragged out of a bush, welded back together, engine-swapped three times, and driven every day. Alex's own build – the next best thing to a Cosworth.
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Suzuki GS500F Cafe Racer
In Memory of John Fraser Cox · Full Custom Build · MOT'd
Dad's bike pulled from the shed and built into a cafe racer tribute – custom wood side panels, hand-fabricated seat hump, R6 shock, and homemade beeswax finish. Where the YouTube channel started.
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Not every project gets a full case study – but most of them end up on camera. The 2 Skint 2 Scrap channel follows builds from start to finish with behind-the-scenes footage you won't find anywhere else.
Budget restorations, bodywork tips, paint prep walkthroughs, and honest content for anyone who loves getting stuck in. If you want to see more of the work that comes through our workshop, this is where to find it.
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We document every major build that comes through our workshop near Milton Keynes. Whether it's a classic car restoration, a full custom respray, or targeted bodywork repairs – get in touch and let's talk about your project.