Tesla Paint Repair: Smart Options That Save Time & Money
When Your Tesla Gets Hit: Smart Repair Options for Minor Damage Ever had that sinking feeling when your brand-new Tesla gets hit? That’s exactly what happened to one of my recent customers. Their Tesla’s camera caught the hit-and-run, but unfortunately not the license plate. The impact left a nasty 4-inch area of scratches and paint […]
20 Years of Expertise: Watch This Mercedes Get a $300 Makeover | PaintCraft
PaintCraft: Two Decades of Automotive Artistry In the world of automotive aesthetics, where precision meets passion, PaintCraft has been leaving its mark for an impressive 20 years. Founded and led by Steve Bode, a fine artist turned automotive craftsman, PaintCraft has transformed over 90,000 vehicles from daily drivers to exotic sports cars. The PaintCraft Difference […]
Beyond Quick Fixes: A Pro’s Guide to Lasting Paint Touch-Ups
The Art of Quality Paint Chip Repair Recently, I had the chance to work on a BMW at Santa Monica BMW, showcasing why attention to detail matters in paint chip repair. As someone who’s been in this business 25 years, I’ve seen how rushed jobs can leave cars looking less than their best. Many dealerships, […]
Perfecting the Art of Paint Chip Repair: How I Restored a Porsche Panamera GTS to Flawless Condition.
“Perfecting the Art of Paint Chip Repair: How I Restored a Porsche Panamera GTS to Flawless Condition” As the paint chip repair expert dubbed the “best in the country,” I’ve encountered my fair share of challenging projects. But few have put my skills to the test like the door ding on this stunning Porsche Panamera […]
Hood with thousands of little paint chips. Can it be fixed without painting the entire hood?
This is my favorite damage to fix. It’s very unsightly and might of happened without you even knowing it. On a windy day, little bits of dust and sand get kicked up. It can be especially bad if you’re driving into the wind – maybe a trip to Las Vegas and back through the dessert. […]
When do I need a body shop, and when is touch up good enough?
I’ve made a few posts about this, and that’s because it comes up in the requests I get almost daily. Body shops can be very expensive, even if the damage is minor. If someone swings wide while pulling out of the parking spot next to you, even if their wheel barely scraps your car, it […]
Should I go to a body shop, or is touch-up gonna work well enough?
Minor damage to you car can be very expensive. Simply backing out of your driveway and rubbing up against the trash can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage. The worst thing to do is to take it back to the dealership where you bought it. Dealerships rarely have their own body shop. They generally […]
Wet Sanding a Car Scratch
Wet sanding is exactly what it sounds like: sanding with water. It may sound risky to use sandpaper on your car, and that’s because it is. However, there are times when it’s very useful for getting rid of pesky paint scratches at a very low cost. You just need to know when wet sanding is […]
Car Paint Dos and Don’ts
The Things I’ve Seen… Over the last 15 years, I’ve learned quite a bit about how to take care of car paint. I’ve also seen some terrible techniques go, well, terribly. I’d like to share my personal list of car paint dos and don’ts. The don’ts are more detrimental if not heeded, so I’ll start […]
How To Fix Car Paint Chips on the Hood
It Happens to Everyone Normal driving conditions will eventually result in chips and scratches in your car’s paint, and the most commonly damaged areas are the front bumper and hood. If you’re not sure how to fix those pesky car paint chips in your hood, you’ve come to the right place. The good news […]