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I have written quite a few Yelp reviews at this point. I think I am, for better or for worse,…read morebrutally honest here. This is the best review I probably ever will write. If you want to build a kit car you should buy it from these guys. We are in the process of building their MK IV roadster and the engineering on this thing is excellent. From the ordering process, the delivery of the kit and the customer support through the build process these people have proven to be absolutely top notch. Do your research. There are several companies that sell kits that look like the roadster, however from my research not all of these companies have managed their logistics in order to deliver the way Factory Five delivers. Factory Five's "Complete Kit" roadster arrives as...a complete kit. Once it is delivered and tucked away into your garage your first step is to start taking inventory of all the parts - about 20-25 boxes full of parts. It's a mixture of excitement as you start looking at everything but there also is a bit of "OMG, there are a lot of parts here." But once you start bolting things to the immaculately designed frame the big time fun begins as you realize that Factory Five has organized the parts so well that all of those boxes of parts simply go together, one small project at a time. Also, they don't just drop a bunch of parts on you and leave you to figure it out. The assembly manual is fantastic. You can call them for tech support. But probably the most helpful source of assistance are the two internet forums. Factory Five has a long history and has sold a few thousand of these things, this means that there is a robust group of builders who have enthusiastically engaged with one another to solve problems and answer questions. We have yet to find a question that has not already been answered on the forums. Seriously, it's so thorough it's almost comical. Google search "FFR" followed by whatever question you have and I would be surprised if you don't locate the answer. Just be sure to check the dates on the forum posts as some of the challenges people encountered were with earlier models of the roadster and the suggestions they make might not apply to the current model. Factory Five clearly has monitored these forums and has actively tweaked their design to fix some of the common issues from early models and, they have even incorporated into the MK IV some of the custom modifications their early buyers engineered (e.g. driver's foot box mods). Set your expectations appropriately. These guys need to deliver complete, unassembled automobiles. Even with an old and relatively simple British roadster that is not a small task. They have identified, acquired, organized, and in many cases - fabricated, thousands of parts which usually fit perfectly. Many of these parts are common to current production cars, so a smaller company like Factory Five sometimes has to wait for parts when Ford places a large order. So they send your kit with a short list of back ordered parts - usually just minor stuff. Not only is this "no big deal" as it has not interrupted our build one bit, but it's actually pretty exciting as the parts continue to arrive. These guys are absolutely first rate, you WILL get all of the parts. Not only is Factory Five a great design house, but they also are a skilled logistics company. If you decide to by a MK IV roadster here are a couple of suggestions: Get the frame powder coated. Order the body with the cut-outs done at the factory. Get the optional independent rear suspension. Buy a powered (e.g. pneumatic) riveter. Get some extra, high quality 1/8" drill bits and some cleco fasteners. If you ignore most of this advice, get the cleco fasteners, those things make assembling the sheet metal easy and fun. And unless you can pick up the kit yourself use Stewart Transportation for the delivery. I first saw the Factory Five roadster kit in 2000 and wanted to buy one. I opened a small account and started saving money in an account I called the "snake pit." A home purchase, a few cars and 2 kids later we bought the kit in mid-2019. We are having the time of our lives putting this thing together. If you're on the fence about getting one of these kits take this advice: Do it.

Had my wheels powder coated and the brake calipers painted. Great quality service from Nick and…read morethe shop, definitely recommend their services here

I'm very pleased with the quality of the repair on my wheel. The workmanship speaks for itself…read more Very quick turn around and great communication. Nick and his team did a great job on my wheel and I highly recommend The Wheel Fix for all your wheel repair / refinishing needs. These folks delivery quality repairs.

I got a quote over the phone on powder coating my motorcycle exhaust. Scott told me 80.00. 40 per…read morepipe. I then brought the bike to him so he could see it. He said the quote was the same maybe 95.00. I paid him 100.00. When the job was done they called and said it was 175.00. More than double. Me being the nice guy I met them half way at 135.00. I got the exhaust home and as I was putting it on the bike it began chipping off. Powder coat is not suppose to chip. Some parts were so thick I couldn't fit the bolts through. I finally had it all on the bike with it chipping and flaking off. I started the bike and it instantly began to crack, bubble and blister. I took pictures too. Apparently he didnt use a ceramic based powder for heat like he was asked to use and should have known. I called asking for a full refund. They replied that I wasn't allowed on the property or I would be arrested. WTF???? Two weeks later and still no refund. I wouldn't recommend this business to anyone. I basically had my money stolen from me. The job was in no way done in a professional manor and done without the right materials. I urge people to seek another company so you don't have to lose out like I have.

I recently had a bike frame sandblasted and powdercoated here. I dropped off the frame at the guy's…read morehouse where he works out of, he spent all the time I wanted showing me colors, a sample of his work and explaining the process to me. He gave me a time frame of 3 weeks, which I know is a bit long, but I also was aware it was a part time/second job for him, so I was okay since I knew this going into it. I gave him a deposit and the frame. Three weeks later, I emailed him asking if he had an update, I got an email back saying it wasn't done yet. A week later I sent another email, a few days later I got a call saying it was done. He was very accommodating and let me pick it up early-ish Sunday morning. What a great job he did on it, I could not have been happier. The finish was just as nice, if not nicer than the original finish. He was meticulous, he kept the headtube clean, the bottom bracket did need facing after, but that's expected, the BB threads were in good shape, no powder in them. His communication could have been better and he took a little longer than expected, but it was worth it for the top notch work and the very fair price. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend LB Custom Fabrication.

I needed a set of rims powder coated and had previously used Ocean State Powder Coating, but I…read morewasn't happy with the service at the time. After calling around to several other shops without much luck, I decided to stop back in to at least ask about pricing. That's when I found out the company was under new ownership. After speaking with Fabiano, the new owner, I immediately felt confident I was in the right place. He took the time to walk me through a wide range of color options and finishes, which really helped me dial in the exact shade I was looking for. Once I chose the color and clear coat, he ordered everything exactly as requested. The turnaround time was incredibly fast, and the quality of the work exceeded my expectations. I couldn't be happier with how my rims came out. Highly recommend Fabiano and Ocean State Powder Coating -- 5 stars all day.

Got my rims powder coated gloss black here. Initially somewhat skeptical, but pretty impressed with…read morethe outcome and love my new wheels. Prices are pretty reasonable too. Took 2 to 3 days. Good job!

Rick at Ace Powder Coating is a stand up guy, quick to respond back, very fair prices and quality…read moreof work is amazing. I showed up to pick up my parts after he left and with a quick phone call he came right back without any questions. Will definitely use him again

I wanted to have my rims powder coated, but I wasn't sure of exactly what I wanted. Rick was…read moreextremely patient and professional. He provided me with a range of options to help guide my decision. The price was great and he guaranteed his work. I'm very pleased with the way my rims turned out. I'll be a lifelong customer. A+

I messed up my beautiful rim on a curb. It was painful to look at. Contacted The Wheel Guy on…read moreFriday, got a very quick response. The work was done while I waited. My rim looks brand new. Hope I don't have to use them often, but grateful to know they are there if I do need a fix. Thank you!

Ran over a very large rock in my F-150 and cracked my alloy rim along the inside edge (see photo)…read more Searched the internet for a replacement and got quotes between $400 to $550 for a used one. Called Steve at The Wheel Guy and he fit me right in to the schedule. The crew in Randolph were friendly, professional and fixed my broken wheel in about 90 minutes while I waited. Cost me less than half I would have laid out for a used replacement and its as good as new! If my problem was less involved they could have sent one of four road service vehicles to my house or place of work to fix it, what!? Great service, great people! I will be keeping this info handy in the event I run into another problem in the future. I recommend calling The Wheel Guy for any wheel related issues, rehabs and refinishing needs you may have! Thank you Steve and crew!

I needed a radar arch for my new center console and Land or Sea Fabrication did a great…read morejob--beautiful design, rock-solid installation. Ken was easy to work with, listened to what I wanted, offered some great insight and suggestions, and the arch turned out just right. I would not hesitate to go to Land or Sea for any marine welding or fab job.

From the owner: Land or Sea Fabrication provides CNC plasma cut and water jet cutting, marine metal fabrication,…read moremetal fabrications, powder coating services, and welding services to the Mashpee, MA area.

Great service. Super friendly and good comunication throughout the process. Very reasonably priced,…read moretoo. I had an interior detail performed. Jerzy came and picked up my car and brought it back pristine. I don't have the before pictures, but the difference after is night and day. Would definitely use again. He also included a cleaning towel with some mints and loyalty cars for a future service.

Esch step of the process was exceptional. Fast contact, professional, friendly owner. I live…read moreclose by so had pick-up and delivery service. The car is really, really like new. Beautiful. We highly recommend Polak's Detailing services. Thank you Jerzy.

These guys are the best!! The silk screener is a master at his craft! I highly recommend this…read morecompany for all your finishing needs!