The decision to paint your car is a major one. Sure, sometimes you don’t have a choice, a heavy collision may require your vehicle to receive extensive auto body work and repainting. But sometimes you get the urge to change things up. This month we’re dishing our top 4 things to consider before taking the re-painting plunge.
1. IS IT WORTH IT?
If your car’s current value isn’t worth a new paint job, you may want to reconsider. A general rule of thumb is to abandon the paint project if it will cost more than 25% of your vehicle’s current value.
Paint jobs are not cheap, we want to make sure you’ve really given it thought before you throw caution to the wind.
2. COLOR
A complete color change is a massive decision, as it may very well double the cost of paint and labor. Repainting/touching up with the same color would require a lot less paint, as well as paint prep.
3. PAINT
The quality of paint makes all the difference when it comes to coating your car. Low-quality paint will result in a low-quality paint job. Here at KW Auto Body we use Standox, a German refinishing system that is OEM approved by Mercedes Benz, Porsche, BMW, Audi, and many more foreign and domestic automobile manufacturers. The materials we use are of the highest quality.
4. PAINT PREP
It is crucial to hire a professional – someone who is trained in automotive painting to get the job done right. There is no shame in asking your auto body shop their methods of paint preparation. Many professionals will say the difference between a good paint job and a excellent paint job lies in the prep work. A reputable paint shop will spend 10 hours prepping a vehicle for every one hour applying paint.
Giving your car a new paint job or changing its color all-together is a massive decision which requires lots of thought. We hope our list of things to consider before committing to the paint will help you feel more confident in your decision. We at KW Auto Body are deeply committed to providing our customers with honesty, quality repairs and great customer service. Give us a call, we’d love to help you!
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Featured Services
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Computerized Estimates
We offer C.C.C.ONE estimating system along with digital imaging.
Paint & Refinishing
We use Standox and a computerized paint matching system.
Auto Body & Collision Repair
We use Pro Spot Aluminum weld station for specialized repairs.
Unibody & Frame Repair
We are trained to use the car-o-liner computerized measuring system.
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