Restoring the appearance of your vehicle can make you fall in love with it again. It can also add to its resale value. Your auto body shop should offer a comprehensive inspection, follow a structured repair process and use certified repair experts with national affiliations. It should also provide great customer service and an extended warranty.
Paint Correction
After a collision, your vehicle may need a thorough paint correction to eliminate surface scratches and blemishes. This process is intensive and requires a professional machine polisher, buffing pads, and various polishes to achieve the desired results. Even if you take excellent care of your car, over time, the general environment can cause your clear coat to degrade and create microscopic flaws that you can’t see until you wash your car. This makes your once-sparkling car dull and dingy even after regular washing and waxing. The most effective way to combat these minor imperfections is by having them removed before they become worse. The auto body repair Denver CO services can help restore the luster of your paint and then protect it with a ceramic coating, acting as a protective shield against bugs, bird droppings, road debris, UV damage, and other environmental contaminants. The ceramic coating makes it much easier to maintain your vehicle and will keep it looking new for years.
Ceramic Coating
Ceramic coating is a liquid silica-based compound that dries to form a glass-like layer over your paint. It is incredibly hard, repels water, and keeps contaminants from cutting into or embedding in the clear coat. It also helps prevent UV rays from damaging the paint, which can result in oxidation and fading over time. A professional-grade ceramic coating will last up to 5 years and require less maintenance than waxing. However, you must follow the manufacturer’s instructions regarding curing and contaminant exposure during this period. Most of these products must be polished once or twice during that span. It won’t stop kids from hurling rocks at your car or prevent a rogue bird from landing on your windshield, but it will make road grime, pollen, dirt, and corrosive contaminants much easier to remove. This will help you avoid the need for expensive paint correction services in the future.
Paint Matching
Unlike mechanics, auto body repair shops specialize in fixing the exterior of vehicles. They know to replace a damaged panel and match the paint color to look like it is always there. Using a spectrophotometer device, technicians can match the exact hue of your existing paint. Then, they will mix a new batch of colors to achieve an exact match. Once the fresh paint has been integrated, they will test it to ensure it blends seamlessly with the original finish. In addition to matching paint, auto body repair technicians will perform sanding, priming, painting, and refinishing to restore your car’s appearance. They must have excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and manual dexterity to ensure the final result matches the original. They may also apply clear coats and finishing touches to protect the repaired area. They will then reassemble the fixed panel and conduct another quality control inspection.
Wheels & Tires
Wheels are a vital part of your vehicle for aesthetics, performance and resale value. Whether bent, damaged, or just needing replacement, our expert technicians will have them looking brand new in no time. Although wheels and tires seem similar, they have different purposes. The former converts the engine’s power into rotation and propulsion, while the latter maintains traction with the road. Because the tire comes in direct contact with the road, it wears out faster than the wheel. Consider the shop’s experience with your car’s make and model when comparing estimates. Also, find out if they offer a lifetime warranty and what materials will be used for the repair. Then, ask for an itemized estimate separating the cost of parts and labor to ensure you compare apples to apples. Then select the shop that offers you the best deal.
