PROFESSIONAL VEHICLE PAINTING
Professional Vehicle Painting and Color Matching
Crossroads Collisions, Inc. is professionally trained and authorized to provide the leading provider of auto body powder coating, SIKKENS by Akzo Nobel. Our car painting shops and technicians are recognized as the top in the industry and in the area.
Our team of auto body technicians have completed car painting training sessions to ensure we match your car's paint as closely as possible. Our blending techniques allow us to re-paint sections of your vehicle, saving you money.
Having your vehicle completely painted is an undertaking that can bring a lot of satisfaction. Not only will your car look like new, its exterior durability can be significantly enhanced. Choosing to have your vehicle repainted also requires an investment of money and time.
Car Repainting
Before bringing your vehicle to a paint or auto body shop, take some time to get the facts about car painting. Understanding what the painting process entails makes it easier to choose whether or not to have your vehicle repainted.
- Painting a Vehicle Takes Time.
- New Paint Won’t Fix Everything.
- Car Painting Prices May Vary.
- Painting Adds Value.
PAINTING A VEHICLE TAKES TIME
Why does it take so much time for the car to be repainted? New paint cannot be applied directly to old paint. The fading, oxidation, and irregular surface of a vehicle’s existing paint does not allow for the smooth application of a new coat. Removal of the existing layers of paint and other prep work must be completed before new paint can be applied. Some cars require extensive prep work before the car can be repainted.
NEW PAINT WON’T FIX EVERYTHING
It’s important to have realistic expectations with vehicle repainting or paint repair. “Sometimes new paint has the opposite effect,” says Greg Anderson, owner. “If you want to paint over damage without fixing it properly, a fresh coat of shiny paint can actually highlight problem areas.”
For the best results, the auto body shop should first remove the old paint on the car and fix any damage that is present. Damage can include:
- Scratches
- Gouges
- Dents
- Pits
- Holes
CAR PAINTING PRICES MAY VARY
Prices for car painting depend on a few different factors – mainly prep work required, the number of parts and panels to be painted, and the quality of the painted used. When you request an estimate for a car painting, ask the auto repair shop to put the included surface prep measures in writing. You will want to assure that damage will be repaired or minimized before getting repainted and know exactly which parts will be painted. This may include fenders, the inside edge of the car door or under the hood. Be sure that the estimate also includes a final clear coat for a long-lasting paint job.
PAINTING (USUALLY) ADDS VALUE
Having your car repainted is an investment in many ways. Not only will you treat yourself to a vehicle with a like-new finish, you will add to its residual or resale value. By investing in repainting, you can get a higher trade-in value for an older vehicle. You can also raise your asking price when selling a used car directly to a buyer. But, for cars more than 10 years old, you should consider if the improved trade-in value will outweigh the price of repainting the car.
A functional older vehicle can be transformed with a coat of fresh paint. Just make sure that it will be a valuable investment. If the car isn’t in good condition otherwise, repainting it may turn out to be more expensive than the car is worth on resale.
Some insurance policies cover the cost of body work if the vehicle was damaged in an accident. We will help check with your insurance company to see if your coverage will help pay for the costs of repainting your car.
It’s helpful if car owners remove their belongings from the vehicle before bringing it in for paint repair. This decreases the risk of accidentally losing something important and saves the body shop time.