Getting a Professional Paint Job at a Body Shop
If you’re reminiscing on how your car looked years ago when it was brand new, chances are that you’re considering a paint job. There is also the possibility that you want to freshen up and pass it down to a family member or your teenage child who has just learned to drive. Whatever the reason may be, there is one thing that is certain—you should go to a professional automotive paint and body shop to get the job done. There are always going to be people who will offer to paint your car for a cheap price in their backyard or garage. These are the people that you should avoid. Although the price may sound too good to pass up, when something goes wrong, such wind blowing yard or natural debris onto your newly painted car, the bargain price isn’t really a bargain. More paint would need to be purchased in an unprofessional case like this. Running to a professional auto body shop will always be the smarter choice.
Many individuals have had to learn the hard way when it comes to getting a professional paint job. Body repairs are usually reported to be awfully and carelessly done by amateurs. Colors of your automobile’s paint are unlikely to be matched and you run the risk of dents. There’s not much you can do when you have no guarantee. For this very reason, we have put together a helpful and insightful list as to why you need the professionals at Sergio Lewis Body Shop to carry out a clean paint job.
We Use The Right Equipment
This should be a no-brainer, but some people fail to realize the extent of equipment that is necessary to properly apply paint to a vehicle. Special paint guns are just one piece of equipment that goes into this process. A ventilated paint booth, paint mixer, a compressor, body materials and tools, sanders, tape, and paper are all the essential that professionals at an auto shop make use of during a paint job. These tools are not the kind of things that most amateur, at-home painters will invest in.
Qualified with Paint Expertise
If you’ve ever painted a wall or added a fresh coat to a piece of furniture, you know that it is not as easy as it looks. It requires experience and skill to do it and to do it well. Auto painting is not a skill that can be compared to other skills— it is one that takes many years to get right and tackle. Although, it is not just a professional auto painter that is present during a paint job. A professional body technician spends years on end to learn the craft of fixing dents and replacing bumpers. You can have the best and most qualified painter in the world, but if dents and damaged bumpers are attended to by a professional technician, your car won’t be able to achieve the “as good as new” look. Even if you think your car does not need any bodywork done, the preparation is critical. The vehicle is still required to undergo sanding, priming, and taping in order for the paint to be applied.
Remove Rust and Ridden Material
Vehicles are manufactured out of a vast amount of metal. This same metal is very susceptible to rust when it is exposed to outdoor elements. This may also depend on how much you may be using your vehicle. You might think it’s no big deal and attempt grind off the rust yourself. We’re here to tell you that you shouldn’t be so fast at ridding the rust on your own. Even the tiniest bit of rust that is left underneath a coat of paint can call for some serious complications down the road. Rust removal is not just the grinding of it, but rather, it calls for thorough removal of every speck of rust. This might mean a whole lot more of work than you may have anticipated. Professional auto painters know how to rid every spot of rust on your car.
Preserve the Value of Your Vehicle with A Professional’s Paint Solutions
It is not recommended to use a touch-up kit or DIY remedy on a collector car or vehicle that will be put up for sale at some point. The authentic value and resale value of a car decreases when a low-quality product is applied to the body. It goes to show that conducting a paint job yourself could only make matters worse. Professional paint adds value by protecting the auto body components from gravel and debris and from helping to prevent corrosion and rust. Auto body technicians have the experience and training needed to perform seamless spot painting and full-body application that will safeguard your vehicle for years to come. Contact our team at the Sergio Lewis Body Shop to learn more about what our paint and body jobs entail.
