Paint Repair Perfectionists

Paint Repair PerfectionistsAnyone in the automotive industry will tell you, the secret to excellent paint repair is all about the preparation, and that the devil really is in the details. Abraham Lincoln once said, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” Before a drop of paint is ever applied to a car, the prep work must happen. The better the prep work, the better the paint job, and this process should take time. Unfortunately, new glossy paint will reveal every bump and imperfection, and is the reason why a meticulous sanding job is essential to a great paint repair.

The car must be perfectly cleaned of any grease, or dirt, then the trim has to be removed, and the vehicle has to be sanded. Once the vehicle is cleaned and sanded, it must be cleaned again to remove dust particles, and any additional dirt. Bondo (usually a fiberglass/polyester resin filler with a hardener) will be added into any dents, dings, or scratches, to ensure the surface is level and even. After the bondo has cured, the vehicle will need to be sanded again. Then the vehicle must be masked to ensure that the paint is only applied to the desired areas, and cleaned yet again.

After the first coat dries a second coat can be applied, and then dried. Then a third coat can follow. Usually after the third coat is applied a clear coat finishes the job; this is the step that will give the car a nice shine. Then the car will be “baked” or dried. Once the car has been completely dried the masking material can be removed and the paint job is finally done.

Hard work, experience, hours of preparation, and skill are absolutely mandatory for an excellent paint job. So please contact us today and see how perfectionists with over 35 years of experience can make your car like new again with excellent paint repair, collision repair, auto detailing, and hail-damage paintless dent repair.