A full vehicle body restoration can include assessment, controlled dismantling, corrosion and metal repair, panel correction, surface preparation, refinishing and suitable exterior reassembly. The exact scope should be defined for the individual vehicle before the project begins.
Restoration is not a fixed package where every car receives the same work. One vehicle may mainly require corrosion repair and paint preparation, while another contains extensive previous bodywork, damaged panels and exterior components that need more involved attention.
Typical body-restoration stages can include documenting the starting condition, removing suitable exterior components for access, addressing agreed corrosion and metalwork, repairing or assessing panels for replacement, checking panel fit and preparing the body for refinishing.
The intended result also matters. Preserving original body components where practical can be important on some classic vehicles, while another project may prioritise a comprehensively renewed exterior finish.
AG Body Shop’s confirmed restoration scope is focused on suitable body, metal and paint work. A full body restoration should not automatically be interpreted as an engine, drivetrain, electrical, glass or interior rebuild.
Read our detailed Car Restoration Process guide or visit Complete Vehicle Restoration for service-specific information.