Posts Tagged ‘auto painting’

How To Fix Minor Paint Scratches On Your Car

Regardless of whether you drive around in a new or used car, discovering a scratch can send you spiraling into frustration. This is why we’ve brought you a short guide on how to fix simple car paint scratches at home, which you can easily follow for a like-new paint job in a short period of time. Read the rest of this entry »

What to Look for When Having Auto Body Repair Done

Perhaps a careless motorist backed into you in the parking lot of your local Bay Area Whole Foods; or maybe a tired trucker sideswiped your vehicle on the freeway, damaging your vehicle’s body and scraping away paint. In either case, when you need auto body repair, you want to be sure that you obtain quality services for an affordable price. However, with so many different Bay Area body shops offering similar auto repair services, selecting the right provider can be a challenge.

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What to do after an Auto Accident

If you have been involved in an accident in the Bay Area (or elsewhere), you want to follow best practices not only to ensure that you and your passengers receive prompt medical care but also to protect your rights in any subsequent legal or insurance actions. Medical attention and preventing legal troubles should be addressed before assessing your vehicle for auto body damage.

Follow these 10 steps to regain control of the situation:

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Reasons to Wax Your Car this Summer

In order to keep your car looking brand new and fresh, waxing it regularly is the key. Over the last decade or so, many car owners have felt that there is actually little to no need in waxing your vehicle. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Auto painting is a delicate and precise process–therefore waxing your car 2-3 times a year will help your car look like it is “fresh off of the lot” which will make you happy, too! There are a variety of reasons as to why car waxing is necessary when it comes to car ownership. These following two reasons are the most important to keep in mind. Read the rest of this entry »

Repair Tips from an Oakland Auto Painting Shop

Most car owners will not hesitate to bring a car in to us when a collision has caused a serious dent. Along with auto body repair, restoring the proper shape of the damaged area, comes careful work to repair the paint.

As to paint scratches and other lesser injuries to the car’s finish, some owners are inclined to regard them philosophically, as inevitable and ignorable. But there are more than cosmetic reasons for seeing to them quickly.

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Auto Paint and Auto Body Care Tips

Car owners and auto body professionals alike understand the importance of preserving a vehicle’s paint. This decorative and protective surface keeps cars looking their best for years, especially when owners use the right techniques to protect it.

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East Bay Winter Auto Body Tips

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Why should you bother waxing your car? After all, you’ve got a million projects on your “to do list.” Waxing may seem like little more than a vanity auto body project. The truth is that waxing can lead to a variety of benefits, some of which can positively impact your car’s performance and even your safety. Here are 5 reasons to get started: Read the rest of this entry »

Paintless Dent Repair in Berkeley

Our Berkeley auto body shop professionals have been getting lots of questions recently about paintless dent repair, or PDR. This article will give you an overview of the process, so that you can figure out whether it’s right for you. Read the rest of this entry »

Whether your classic Corvette got totaled in a horrific accident; or your beloved Prius got battered by years of dings, scratches, and kid-related wear and tear, you’d like to minimize the cost of your Berkeley auto repair project.
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