Auto Body & Collision Repair Guides for Beverly Hills.
Written by the people doing the work — how a California claim actually runs, what OEM procedures require, how paint is matched on a tri-coat, and what we did on specific cars.
Paint Matching on Metallic and Tri-Coat Finishes
Two cars, same paint code, same year, visibly different color. This is normal, and it is why matching is done on the car and not from a book.
Why a Good Refinish Blends Into the Next Panel
"Why are you painting my door? The damage is on the fender." Because the alternative is a line you will see every time you walk up to the car.
New Paint Aftercare: When to Wash, Wax, and Seal
The paint is dry when you pick the car up. It is not finished curing for another month, and how you treat it in that window shows up later.
Clear Coat Failure in Southern California Sun
Clear coat failure is not neglect and it is not fixable with polish. Here is what is actually happening to the paint on your roof and hood.
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