While we have some the best car weather in Sonoma County, if you keep your car long enough it will need a new paint job. Whether this is after a vehicle accident or just to cover up everyday wear and tear, a new paint job can make your vehicle look brand new all over again.
It’s important to make sure that you pick the right shop to paint your vehicle. Depending on what you need to be done to your vehicle, not every paint shop will be perfect for you. For example, if you have any scratches or rust on the chrome parts of your vehicle, it’s important to go to a shop that is able to fix that. It’s also important to make sure that the shop you are going to is experienced and well-reviewed. Your vehicle should be as important to the shop as it is to you.
With all this being said, you might feel a bit lost when it comes to picking the best autobody shop for you. There’s no need to worry, though. Compiled below is a list of the top five questions you should ask yourself before leaving vehicle anywhere for a paint job.
Does the shop do prep work?
Think of prep work like taping off the trim in your house when you paint the walls. Prep work is important because it helps keep paint where it’s supposed to be. Nothing is worse than paying for a paint job only to find that the technicians got paint everywhere – including the places it isn’t supposed to be like on the door handles, headlights, or mirrors.
Can the shop fix the chrome on your vehicle?
Traditional chroming will require your parts to be sent off, but there are alternatives. See if the shop can use chrome spray to give the chrome of your vehicle the same look and feel as traditional plating. Not only will this allow the shop to finish your parts in – house rather than shipping them off, but it will allow you to save money without sacrificing the chrome aesthetic.
Are technicians experienced and qualified?
This is probably one of the most important questions you can ask yourself. Giving a vehicle a new paint job is a skill, and so it is important to make sure the technicians who will be working on your vehicle have the proper training and years of experience. When asking for quotes, be sure to ask about qualifications.
Does the shop have good reviews?
Researching the shop where you plan to get your paint job is important. Not only will this allow you to see reviews of the paint job, but it will also allow you to see things such as customer service, longevity, and whether or not other people will go back. Google, Yelp and Facebook reviews are both great places to start.
Is the shop clean and updated?
It is important to make sure the shop you plan on going to uses quality materials and equipment and is clean. A shop that invests in high-quality materials and equipment, while demonstrating that they offer good business, will also produce better results. It is also important for the shop to be clean to reduce contaminants. While it may sounds strange at first, look at the shops bathroom. If they’re clean, it’s a good indication of their attention to not only cleanliness but details.
Final Thoughts
It is important to ask the right questions to make sure you end up with a good paint job. Your vehicle is valuable and deserves to be treated as such. If you want a vehicle, truck, or even your RV painted, consider Downtown Autobody in Rohnert Park, CA.
