With soda blasting, the auto coating removal process becomes much more expedient. In fact, the vehicle can be stripped and ready for painting in a matter of hours.
Well-built, properly installed car seats help protect infants and children. Seats with memory foam increase your child’s comfort on a daily basis, and because the foam dissipates energy, they may provide extra protection in the event of a collision.
One of the problems with using sand blasting techniques for auto coating removal is that the resulting metal surface has the tendency to rust very quickly. With soda blasting, the auto surface ends up with a protective coating that prevents rusting.
Have ever heard the phrase "Original Equipment Manufacturer?" Also just called "OEM," this means the parts were made by the same factory or supplier that made the car, and OEM body parts give you the most seamless body repair job.
A frame machine is a computer-controlled tool that uses a series of pumps to reshape a twisted frame and body. Auto body technicians also use hammers and anvils to reshape metal body panels manually.
If a collision’s hard enough or bad enough, it can actually damage the car’s frame, but that doesn’t mean it’s not repairable. A collision repair expert can restore the car’s frame to a level where you can count on it being safe again.
While in the United States we have the Slug Bug game where you give your passenger a knock on the shoulder every time you see a VW Beetle, the British have their own version of the game. Luckily it hasn’t picked up here to slug your friend anytime you see a car painted yellow.
In addition to providing expert repairs to your vehicle after an accident, a collision center is also expert at dealing with insurance companies. They’ll work with you and the insurance company to ensure that the repairs and payment go smoothly.
The nozzles on HVLP paint spray guns are adjustable. They can be modified to deliver a fine mist, a medium spray or a thick coat, so the automotive painter has more control over the process, the material and the final outcome.
If the work you need done is covered by your insurance, make sure to contact your company and report it, letting them know that you will be using us to make the repairs. Once you have completed that step, our customer service team will help you with the rest.
While many car enthusiasts love spending their weekends working on their cars, not all projects are suitable for the home. If you can’t get the coatings off your car, we can help.
One of the most important parts of collision repair involves the quality of the materials and parts used. High-grade parts can really make a difference, as they ensure durability as well as the best finish possible to restore your vehicle to its factory look.
Many auto body primers are colored to blend with the finish coat. This allows the primer to be applied in extremely thin controlled layers that improve the painting process but also protect against primer show-through if the top coats get chipped.
Removing dents has become a science, and paintless dent repair means that we can remove many of these dings without having to do anything further once they are fixed. However, if the dent is too large, or the metal has creased, more extensive work may be needed.
There are many different types of welds, and many different ways to make a weld! Some processes cause sparks while others don't even require extra heat. The welding type used usually depends on the application.
During a front end collision, your car will most likely incur extensive grill and bumper damage and in all likelihood have some hood damage as well. In many cases, hood damage can be repaired, but when the damage is extensive a brand new hood will be installed.
While you can prevent severe oxidation with regular paint care, if you start to notice rust, it's a good idea to bring your car to us so we can make it look like new.
Can you name the major types of vehicle collisions occurring on U.S. roadways? In no particular order they are: head-on, road departure, side impact, rear end, sideswipe, single car, roll-over and multi-vehicle.
If you own a car, do you know how many hours of fabrication and welding went into it to make it the car it is today? It typically undergoes hundreds of hours of work to get it ready to go, anything from the suspension to every axles.
Every automotive collision repair shop is different from another. Any shop can give you a lower price simply by leaving something out or using cheaper parts. The cheapest isn’t always the best way to go.
While the base coat paint on a vehicle provides the actual color in the paint job, it’s important to understand that it does not usually contain any strengtheners or hardeners and thus need to be used with some sort of clear coat.
If your car was damaged in a winter collision, you’re not alone. Each year, roughly 43% of all weather-related collisions are attributed to poor driving conditions created by snow, sleet, slush or icy pavement.
In the 1910s and 1920s, it could take as long as 40 days to completely paint a car. That’s because every single layer was brushed on by hand. After that, they were allowed to dry before the layer was sanded and refinished.
Did you know that insurance companies can’t force you to go to a certain shop? The most they can do is give recommendations, but they’ll still pay your claim no matter what, so it’s best to take your car to a repair expert who you know can do the job.
