Crash and Smash Repairs

How to Restore Period Vehicles to Their Former Glory

Do you love to watch a vehicle auction, where rare and beautiful cars go under the hammer? It's amazing how much these vehicles can fetch and especially if they are unusual, associated with a particular manufacturer or have been lovingly restored. You may fancy the idea of owning a beautiful machine like this but are not sure if you can deal with the associated price tag, but if you're willing to put in a lot of work and have a degree of patience, you may be able to restore one yourself. Read More 

Three Crucial Planning Tips for Automotive Body Repair

Immediate repairs are essential after a road incident. In general, proper restoration is crucial even when the damage to your vehicle is not extensive. For instance, if the auto body of your car or truck becomes dented or torn, it is advisable to plan for smash repairs. If the panels are neglected, your automobile will not only look unattractive. The performance of the car could decline due to the irregularities in the structure. Read More 

Tips on Custom Painting Your Car Just Like an Auto Body Professional

If you have the time, patience and know-how, custom painting is an excellent way to give your car a fresh look that shines apart from other vehicles on the road. But if you don't know how to go about the job, you can easily shy away from it. If you're here because you'd like to learn how to custom paint your ride like a professional auto body work painter, you've come to the right place. Read More 

Auto Spray Painting: Three Simple Tips for Better Results

Spray painting a vehicle is not difficult. However, painting your auto body and achieving ideal results is challenging. Most people assume that painting the panels of a vehicle involves covering the surfaces with fresh colour. Unfortunately, the process is more complicated. If the surface is not prepared and the coatings are not delivered correctly, the vehicle might look worse than it did before beginning. Here are some practical tips to help you get better results during your auto spray painting project. Read More 

How to Deal With Body Repairs Following an Automobile Accident

You may not be happy to hear that the "law of averages" dictates that you're likely to be involved in an automobile accident at some stage during your driving career, especially when you're having to deal with just that occurrence. Regardless of fault, you now need to ensure that your vehicle is restored to its former glory, and this will involve working with panel beaters and a repair shop. As this is all new to you, where do you start? Read More