Repair Services
It's Cheaper To Keep'er!
Past the point of no return?
You may not want to need us but you’ll be glad we’re here when you do. Where is your rust problem? Visible painted areas or Frame/undercarriage?
Evaluations are free of charge and are scheduled by appointment.
Rust Bubbles
Visible Rust, sometimes it starts from the outside with a paint chip but oftentimes the rust you see is just the tip of the iceberg. When corrosion starts on the inside of a panel it grows until a pinhole goes the whole way through. These paint bubbles can be 10 times smaller than the actual problem that's brewing. Unfortunately there is no quick and cheap solution that will last. Very small bubbles will grow until there is a jagged hole. The only thing we can do is to cut a large section out and install new metal. A major caveat is that we are a fabrication shop so the paint will not match and because we won't be able to get to the inside of the repair after fabrication, you will eventually see rust bubbles adjacent to the original repair. We offer a 2 year guarantee against holes in the new metal but cannot guarantee paint at all. The war against rust is never really won even though we can win some battles.
Undercarriage
Our sweet spot. We plate patch frames, replace suspension cradles and repair floor pans. Most of the time this need is a surprise because who looks under their car anyhow?! Fortunately, the underside tends to be a little more straight forward and less tedious to make repairs!
Frequently Asked Questions
What will the finished repair look like? Do you guys paint it?
All Frame and underbody repairs will be undercoated.
Repairs made on painted body panels will be smoothed with body filler and painted to the closet color match we can blend. Since we are a fabrication shop we do not have the some paint and matching codes as an OEM collision repair shop. This may mean the paint match is anywhere from virtually indistinguishable to several shades off.
Can I send you pictures for an estimate?
Absolutely! That will help in coming up with a general idea but unfortunately we need to see the vehicle to give an accurate estimate.
The bottom of my doors/hood/or tailgate has rust bubbling. Can you fix that?
A thin gauge body panel like a door is made of an outer skin folded around an inner panel. The bottom fold is a grit trap after years of exposure pin holes in the factory coatings will allow moisture to get to the metal. This happens between very delicate and thin components that take a considerable amount of time to disassemble and refabricate. For easily bolted on components like this it is most often less costly to buy a new or used part rather than for us to repair it. The absolute only service we will attempt is to wire wheel the inside edge and then bomb a coating of Rustoleum on. This will mitigate the exposed steel and slow things down but will absolutely NOT eradicate the problems entrenched between the folded layers. The problem will be back.
How long do I have to wait to wash my vehicle after an undercoat?
You can wash your vehicle immediately however we ask that you do not use a pressure washer or take it through a car wash with an undercarriage pressure wash for a month.
What do you do it if it’s raining/snowing the day I bring my vehicle?
We take a couple different approaches regarding vehicle prep. First, if your vehicle is new enough to not have corrosion set in then there is not going to be a porous base that traps moisture deeply. Typically, a walk around with a compressed air gun is all it takes to get the droplets and sediment pockets cleared out. Then, our product is applied at 140 psi and you can see it just displace any remaining dampness as it coats. Should you have a bunch of mud, muck, slush or heavy scaling built up then we will have to modify our approach because coating any of those will result in a quick failure! From descaling to fresh water rinse outs, we can handle it all. Of course we do strongly encourage customers to bring us vehicles as clean as possible!
How long does it take to get done?
All preventive coating jobs take an entire day.
What if my car is older/or has rust?
Older or rusty cars likely need a more comprehension prep before coating. Our descaling tools remove loose rust flakes and most pack. Then we blow the undercarriage out with compressed air. After that we can determine which coating is the best solution for your vehicle.