A professional vehicle body repair normally moves through assessment, repair planning, bodywork, preparation, refinishing, reassembly and final checks. The exact stages depend on the type and extent of damage, so not every vehicle requires every operation.
The process begins by assessing the visible damage and agreeing the intended repair scope. Where necessary, suitable exterior components may then be removed so the repair area can be accessed and previously hidden damage can be checked.
Panel, bumper or body repairs are completed before final paint preparation. The repaired surface needs to be stable and correctly shaped because new paint cannot compensate for unresolved dents, corrosion or unstable previous repairs.
Where paintwork is required, the existing vehicle finish is considered alongside the manufacturer paint information. Preparation, colour matching and refinishing are then completed according to the agreed repair. Suitable removed components are subsequently refitted and the finished body and paint work is reviewed against the original scope.
A bumper scuff, accident repair, full respray and vehicle restoration do not require identical processes. The assessment determines which stages are relevant to the vehicle in front of us.
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