STEP 1 - Vehicle Drop-Off/Repairs Begin
- Visual Damage Repair Assessment
- Owner signs repair authorization
- Keys Tagged
- Photos Taken
- Insurance company authorization/estimate written
- Vehicle damaged parts removed
- Parts Ordered
STEP 2 - Structure and Body Repair
- Vehicle assigned to a technician
- Technician inspects estimate and compares with vehicle
- Correct structural or frame damage
- Weld on structural parts
- Repair sheet metal
- Supplement written
STEP 3 - Painting and Refinishing
- Vehicle prepped
- Spray mask applied to prevent over spray
- Sanding
- Initial primer
- Bodywork inspection
- Final primers
- Sealers applied
- Base coat & Clear coat applied.
- Paint drying
STEP 4 - Buffing & Striping
- Cut/In parts
- Surface Preparation
- Color and clear
- Vehicle is wet sanded & buffed.
- Pin striping applied
STEP 5 - Reassembly & Trim Out
- Installation of moldings, grilles, doors, lamps, trim, weather strips, etc.
- A/C refrigerant recovery
- Mechanical suspension
- Air Bag Diagnosis
- Bodywork inspection
- Alignment
- Noise/electrical
STEP 6 - Detailing
- Wash
- Detail
- Vacuum
- Wax
STEP 7 - Quality Control / Prepare for Delivery
- Technician checks vehicle line by line against estimate
- Check list created
- Customer called when ready
- Prepare final paper work.
- Customer pick up