Do you ever feel like your car’s paint job is too common to really show off your sense of style? Whether you just need a new color or a custom paint job, we’re always ready to lend a hand.
Care to guess which type of auto accident is the most common across the U.S.? If you guessed a rear end crash, you're right. This type of accident is often caused by a distracted driver, and responsibility for the collision is rarely disputed.
In addition to removing all the different coatings that are applied to automobiles, blasting will also remove grease, tar, carbon, and other materials that may have adhered to the surface of your vehicle.
Body work is an important part of auto collision repair. In addition to mechanical and frame repair, all body panels are repaired or replaced, not just so they are straight and dent-free, but also to ensure no panel gaps exist.
One of the benefits of blasting over chemical processes when it comes to auto coating removal is that the result tends to be much cleaner. Essentially, there is no etching or chemical reactions in the metal that result from this process.
After an accident, the first step is to get an inspection of your vehicle. Sometimes the insurance company will want their representative to inspect it (which they have the right to do if they wish). Otherwise, the collision repair shop can perform the inspection for you.
If you and your vehicle have been involved in an accident, you know that it is a stressful time. To help ease some stress and save some time, take your car directly to the repair shop and not to an insurance claim or adjustment center first. It is your insurance provider’s responsibility to come to you, not the other way around.
If you do not want to use chemical strippers to remove old paint, consider using an abrasive medium like baking soda, sand, or other eco-friendly product. These products are delivered through pressure or siphon blasters, and are great for removing paint from cracks, creases, and crevices. There is no chemical residue, either.
When you have a collision in your new car, you might think that having the damage repaired at a shop other than your dealership would void your warranty. This is incorrect, however. The manufacturer’s warranty doesn’t have anything to do with collision repairs, so you’re free to choose the shop you want to use.
When is the last time you rotated your tires? Remember that tire rotation and tire replacement should be part of your routine vehicle maintenance.
There are many different aspects involved in auto collision repair, depending on the extent and severity of the damage. These include the replacement of entire sections, structural replacement, and frame repair.
Adhesion promoters are a category of auto undercoats whose sole purpose is to ensure adhesion of subsequent paint layers to a give surface. These coats are typically low in solids to promote maximum adhesion to surfaces such as plastic substrates.
