2008 Lexus ES350- Overall Paint Job + Part Replacement

 This customer brought in a 2008 Lexus ES350 for an overall paint job and part replacement. We replaced all the front bumper retainers, the left obstacle sensor and both the left and right lower engine covers. The customer approved sanding for the delaminating paint/peeling paint and sanding out any minor chips and scratches around the vehicle. He also wanted to change the color to Sherwin Williams 42193 "Green Metallic". We also reconditioned rust that was on the hood. The customer chose our Enamel single stage paint with our basic primer. Once the car was prepped we masked it with paper and tape and it was ready for paint. We think changing the color to this vibrant green gave the Lexus a whole new look! 

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Color Change for Subaru Impreza RS

We paint a lot of Subarus in their famous "World Rally Blue." It was refreshing when this customer requested something slightly different with Subaru's "Blue Ridge Pearl Metallic." In the process we fixed dents and rust spots. We also replace some broken fasteners on the rocker mouldings.

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A Proper Range Rover

Today's 2002 Range Rover came in for a complete paint job. This was a fun (and dirty) project for the shop. When it arrived it was obviously well-kept. The owner wanted to freshen it up and ensure that the paint was in good condition. He requested our premium, base coat-clear coat paint job with a full disassembly of the vehicle and wet sanding & polishing after the paint was dry. As we began to disassemble the car, we got a better idea why it needed painting. Mud was caked inside the doors and every panel several feet up on the car. The owner grinned when we talked to him about it. We found a few parts needed to be replaced due to rust but the vehicle was actually in great condition for the type of rigourous use it was getting. When we finished it looked brand new.

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Complete Paint Job on 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser

This PT Cruiser came in with a few dents, some peeling paint, some rust, and generally looking tired and faded. It's our Car of the Day because it left looking like a million bucks. . . with our least expensive Enamel, Single Stage paint job.

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Rusty Honda Makes a Comeback

Almost Everything's Car of the Day is a 2000 Honda Accord Coupe. The owner did a great job fixing damage himself. However he soon found his brand new hood was rusting.

The hood had been primed but not painted. It is a common misconception that primer prevents rust. It is true that primer is essential in the fight. But primer and paint are designed to work together, separately they fail. Primer "bites" into metal and plastic to establish the bond between a surface and paint. Primer is porous, full of microscopic holes. These holes allow the paint to sink in and connect. Paint is not porous and keeps out water and rust.

It is critical to paint a primed part as quickly as possible to prevent rust. Once rust starts, it is like cancer. It is hard to fight and can return and grow again.

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