Restoration & Fabrication in Prestatyn, North Wales
On the North-Wales coast, our master fabricators blend traditional panel-beating craft with CNC precision to resurrect rusty classics, strengthen tired chassis rails and create custom metalwork that lasts for generations.
At Queens Classics, restoration is more than cosmetic—it’s preserving automotive heritage. From bare-shell rebuilds on 1960s icons to bespoke metal-fabrication on modern track cars, our Prestatyn workshop houses an English wheel, TIG/MIG welding bays, a hydraulic press-brake and CNC plasma cutter. We serve enthusiasts across Prestatyn, Rhyl, Denbighshire and the wider North-Wales region, tackling everything from wheel-arch rot to full chassis swaps. Whether you need factory-spec floor pans or a one-off aluminium bonnet, we deliver museum-grade integrity and road-ready reliability.
Comprehensive Paint & Refinishing Services
At Queens Classics, we specialize in bringing cars back to their prime—from comprehensive classic car restorations to accident damage and respray work.
Our skilled technicians, based in Prestatyn, provide meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every vehicle we handle reflects our passion for quality and craftsmanship.
Whether you’re in need of rust repair, chassis welding, or a show-stopping paint job, our team proudly serves the entire North Wales region with integrity and expertise.
Cut-out corrosion, hand-form new steel and seam-seal for decades of protection.
Celette bench alignment plus fully-penetrated welds to OEM thickness.
Pattern or custom-pressed panels fitted with factory spot-weld detail.
Re-trim leather, rebuild dash timber, source period-correct fabrics.
Epoxy primer, stone-chip coating and cavity wax for coastal roads.
Pre-purchase and insurance valuations with photographic evidence.
Flared arches, louvred bonnets, roll-cage footings—engineered not guessed.
Concours-level paint correction, engine-bay detailing and judging sheets prep.
What you get with Queens Classics
- Local Expertise: Established fabrication shop just off the A548 in Prestatyn; convenient for owners from Rhyl, Colwyn Bay and St Asaph.
- Heritage-Grade Craftsmanship: Award-winning metal shapers recreate factory seams, spot-welds and hammer-marks for concours authenticity.
- CNC + Hand-Formed Precision: English-wheel panels, CNC-plasma cuts and pulse-TIG welds deliver structural accuracy on every restoration.
- True One-Stop Workflow: Strip-down, rust removal, fabrication, epoxy priming, paint and re-assembly all handled in-house, minimising transport risk.
- Lifetime Structural Guarantee: We stand behind our welds, fabricated panels and corrosion protection for as long as you own the vehicle.
When you entrust your vehicle to Queens Classics, you gain more than a workshop—you gain a North-Wales partner committed to historical accuracy, structural integrity and stress-free project management.
Choose Queens Classics and drive away with the confidence that your restoration & fabrication work meets the highest standards in North Wales.
Prestatyn-Based, North-Wales Reach
Minutes from the A55, we welcome projects from Prestatyn, Rhyl, Denbigh, Colwyn Bay and beyond, with optional collection on rolling shells.
Heritage Expertise & Classic Credentials
Decades of concours builds, club trophies and magazine features mean your pride and joy is in safe, sympathetic hands.
Precision Metalwork Technology
CNC plasma cutting, 3-D scanning and pulse-TIG welding guarantee repeatable accuracy on rare or one-off panels.
Craftsmanship Backed for Life
All structural welds and metalwork carry a lifetime ownership guarantee against failure.
Integrated Restoration Workflow
Body, paint and reassembly happen in-house, reducing transport risk and project delays.
Our 6-Stage Restoration Process
Photos or on-site inspection with costed roadmap.
Bag-and-tag fasteners, 3-D scan alignment points.
Rust removal, panel pressing, seam welding.
Celette bench, gussets or cage install if requested.
Epoxy primer, colour, cavity wax and torque-spec rebuild.
Geometry check, photo book and valuation certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does classic-car rust repair cost in North Wales?
Every project is unique, so we start with a free photo or in-person assessment. Localised patch-panel work on a wheelarch might start at £250–£400, while extensive floor-pan or chassis-leg replacement can run into £2,000–£4,000+ depending on metal prices and hours of fabrication. After inspection you receive a line-item estimate that fixes labour rates and parts costs for 30 days, so there are no surprises down the line.
Can you fabricate panels that aren’t available off-the-shelf?
Yes. We 3-D scan the original panel (or the opposite side if one survives), convert the data to CAD, then plasma-cut a blank and hand-finish it on our English wheel and shrinker-stretcher. This hybrid digital-plus-craft approach reproduces factory curvature, spot-weld dimples and drainage slots—ideal for long-obsolete classics and kit-cars alike.
Do you offer full rotisserie restorations?
Absolutely. Once the shell is mounted on our rotisserie we can access every seam for media blasting, weld inspection and epoxy priming. This all-angles approach ensures hidden box sections receive cavity wax and salt-spray protection—crucial on the North-Wales coast—before the vehicle is reassembled.
Will modern TIG welding affect originality for concours judging?
Judges care about appearance and integrity, not the specific torch. We match OEM weld patterns—plug, spot or continuous bead—and clean any visible seams so they look factory-fresh. For pre-war or hand-built cars we can also gas-braze where historically correct.
How long does a body-off restoration take?
A typical timeline is 6–12 months for steel monocoques and up to 18 months for complex coach-built or composite cars. Variables include parts availability, custom fabrication time and the client’s chosen finish level (driver, show or concours). You’ll receive a Gantt chart with milestones and photo updates every two weeks.
Can you match 1960s cellulose paint colours with modern 2-pack?
Yes—our spectrophotometer reads the cellulose hue, compensates for ageing fade, then our paint partner reformulates it in low-VOC 2K or water-base. The final clear-coat can be flatted and hand-polished to mimic period orange-peel, satisfying originality purists while offering modern durability.
Do you provide photographic documentation for insurance and club valuations?
We shoot every stage in 4K and supply a secure online gallery plus a bound photo book. The documentation includes chassis numbers, body tags and key weld repairs, satisfying insurers, DVLA inspections and concours provenance requirements.
What underbody coatings work best for salty coastal roads around Prestatyn?
We recommend a three-layer system: epoxy primer for adhesion, high-solids polyurethane stone-chip for impact resilience, and a hot-fog cavity wax that creeps into seams. Yearly inspections with a borescope let us top up any areas abraded by grit.
Can you fit my supplied roll-cage and certify the welds?
Certainly. We trial-fit the cage, fabricate bespoke foot plates that spread load over reinforced chassis points, and pulse-TIG the joints. A coded welder then stamps a certificate of conformity that meets MSA/FIA regs—handy if you plan track days at Anglesey Circuit.
Do you offer interior re-trim in period-correct materials?
Yes. Our trimmer sources British-looms houndstooth, Connolly or Bridge of Weir hides, and uses traditional French seams or heat-welded grains to match era-specific style. We can even re-cast foam bolsters to original density for authentic seat posture.
How do you prevent new metal from rusting inside box sections?
After welding we flood sections with a zinc-rich epoxy wash and, once cured, spray warm cavity wax through 360-degree probe lances. The wax remains flexible, self-heals minor chips and resists the hygroscopic salt spray common on the A55 corridor.
Can you align a bent chassis without replacement rails?
Our Celette jig and laser-measuring system lets us pull rails back to manufacturer datum within ±1 mm. Where metal fatigue risks future integrity we’ll insert fish-plates or sleeve-sections, TIG-welded, then ultrasonically tested to verify penetration.
Is dry-ice blasting available for removing old underseal?
Yes—dry-ice pellets lift bitumen and grime without water, leaving clean metal that flashes back to room temperature with zero warping. It’s faster than soda-blasting and safer for delicate wiring grommets and factory seam-sealers you want to preserve.
Do you handle DVLA inspections after major restoration
We photograph VIN stamps, supply invoices for new components and complete the V627/1 form. On inspection day a Queens Classics technician accompanies the car to explain repairs, expediting re-registration or age-related plate allocation.
What warranty do you give on structural welding and paint?
Structural welds and fabricated panels carry a lifetime ownership guarantee against failure or perforation. Paintwork is warranted for five years against adhesion loss or excessive fade, provided our maintenance schedule (annual wash-down and inspection) is followed.
Areas We Serve Across North Wales
We provide our services to counties across North Wales and the North West including Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Cheshire. But here’s where most of our customers come from:
- Prestatyn
- Rhyl
- St Asaph
- Colwyn Bay
- Holywell
- Denbigh
- Abergele
- Llandudno
If you’re on or near the A55 corridor, collection and delivery are available—ask for details.
Ready to Discuss Your Project?
Call 07377 915 580 or use our online form for a free photo-based assessment.
Drop-ins welcome at our Queens Classics workshop, Prestatyn, North Wales.