The process
Vehicle Drop-Off/Repairs Begun
- Vehicle In
- Owner signs repair authorization
- Keys Tagged
- Photos Taken
- Insurance company authorization/estimate written
- Vehicle damaged parts removed
- Parts Ordered
Repairs Started
- Vehicle assigned to a technician
- Technician inspects estimate and compares with vehicle
- Repairs started
- Supplement written
Painting
- 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
Buffing & Striping
- Vehicle is wet sanded & buffed.
- Pin striping applied
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
Detailing
- Wash
- Detail
- Vacuum
- Wax
Quality Control
- Technician checks vehicle line by line against estimate
- Check list created
- Customer called when ready