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Q: How much will it cost me
to restore my Classic car?
Due to all the unforeseen repairs on any restoration
project it is impossible to answer this question. The true cost
only starts to be seen when tear down begins and the rebuilding process
is on the way ,that is why all our work is on a time and materials basis.
You have to remember we are not a collision shop but a restoration
business. You the customer though can
add or take away some cost due to your level of completion that you want us to
perform, we have customers that do a lot of work themselves and bring it to us
for body work and paint only.
Q: Will you do just body
work and paint without restoring it completely?
Yes we have different options when it comes
just to a paint job, our standard paint job is a 2 stage PPG system which all
chrome, fenders, doors and glass is removed,
the body work process and paint is the same as when we do a complete
restoration. Second option for what
we call a daily driver Classic, the chrome, windows rubber trim would be taped
off , doors and fenders would not be removed etc.
Paint will be a single stage type and body prep will not be the same as
option one, this is for the budget minded that wants a daily driver that looks
good going down the road.
Q: How long will my restoration
take?
There is not a time line that can be held on
a complete restoration, you never know what you may run across as you get into
the project, trim, paint can hide many types of restoration that will be needed.
Projects can range from months to years, every vehicle is different even if it
is the same make and year it is all in how well it was taken care of from the
day it came off the showroom floor. We
keep detailed photos from start to finish which the customer keeps a copy at
time of delivery.
Q: What type of paint will
you put on my Classic Car?
We use the Deltron 2000 (DBC) a PPG paint
system. We have in house our own total
mixing system complete with pearl tones, metallic and the Vibrance line. We can
at Customers request get any line of PPG paint.
We are PPG Certified to use PPG paint.
Q: What levels of
restoration do you offer?
Level 1 – Full Restoration- Full Frame off
restoration. As close to OEM original configuration as is possible.
Exact work to be accomplished based on starting vehicle condition and customer
desires. May include original paint, original body, original interior,
engine and drive train returned to original condition. For all intents and
purposes the final product is a new condition vehicle suitable for show or
collection. Pricing and payment based on labor and material as project
progresses. Length of project depends on availability of ready parts
and/or manufacture lead time. No upfront fixed prices or honored
estimates.
Level 2 – Frame-off Customization – Frame off
restoration of body and chassis condition. Customization of vehicle to customers
specification. Not returned to OEM original configuration but to customers
custom desires. Includes custom paint custom body configurations,
modification to any or all of the Chassis, suspension, motor and trans, interior
etc.. Final product is like new condition custom vehicle. Pricing
and payment based on Labor and material as project progresses. No upfront
fixed prices or honored estimates.
Level 3 – Customization – Customization
of any or all of vehicle attributes. Does not involve Frame off work.
Could include body, paint, interior, or mechanical work, all or any portion.
Level of detail dependant on customers needs and desires. Labor and
material pricing. May negotiate up front fixed prices for defined level of
work or may give honored estimates.
Level 4 – Repair/Rework – Standard
body/paint shop services. Repaint and body work to repair damage or
refresh vehicle. Custom paint schemes and colors available and negotiated
as desired. Fixed prices and estimates given.
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