Refinishing

After our body technicians have completed structural, mechanical, and sheet metal work, your vehicle heads over to the refinishing department. The focus is on duplicating the original color, durability, and appearance of you automobile.

Dupont Assurance of Quality
Our expert paint technicians will precisely match the color of your vehicle using a combination of factory color codes and a computerized measuring system. To provide our customers with the most durable finish possible, we use Dupont Performance Coatings. Dupont Performance Coatings have been approved by original equipment manufacturers (OEM) worldwide.

Refinishing
Restoring your car to a "factory-new" appearance is a multi-step process. After the damaged metal and plastic body areas are repaired, a variety of cleaners and etchers are applied to condition the surface and to ensure adhesion of the paint system. This is followed by primers which fill crevices and protect against corrosion and rust. After sanding, another primer/sealer is applied to provide a uniform, satin-smooth surface. The color coat is then applied, often followed by a clear coat.

Paint & Cure Booth
All painting is done in a modern downdraft paint & cure booth. The downdraft flow of air prevents overspray from occuring and keeps dust out of the finish. The booth is then heated to 140 degrees for 30 minutes to cure the paint to factory standards for durability and appearance.