1. Assessment of Damage

One of our highly trained Xpert estimators will examine your vehicle to determine exactly what needs to be repaired. If the damage is minor, our Xpert estimator will sit down with you and write an estimate for the repair of your vehicle. If the damage is major, or our Xpert estimator feels there may be hidden damage, we will recommend that you allow us to complete an Xray estimate on the vehicle to be sure that we have captured all of the damage to your vehicle. 

2. Process Paperwork

At Auto Body Xperts our Xpert estimators have been trained on the latest estimating systems, including Pathways CCC, Audatex, and Mitchell. In Addition, our stores are electronically linked directly to over 25 different insurance companies as part of their Direct Repair Programs. What does this mean for our customers? Less wait time! Being part of an insurance company's direct repair program, allows us to process your paperwork immediately, allowing us to get your vehicle back to you sooner.

3. Repair Process

Our Xpert body repair technician will prepare and install new panels. Panels needing repair, will be repaired and returned to pre-accident condition. Priming, sealing, and corrosion protection is then added where applicable. All work is then ispected, tested and signed off on. 

4. Electronic Frame Measuring and Straightening

If your vehicle is found to have damage to the frame or unibody. Our Xpert frame repair technicians will electronically measure your frame using state of the art Blackhawk Shark Computerized Measuring Equipment. This equipment allows us to measure up to 12 different points on the vehilcle at the same time to ensure that the repair your vehicle's frame meets our Xpert safety standards.

5. Paint Preparation

Once repairs to the body of the vehicle have been completed, our Xpert paint department will go to work preparing your vehicle for paint. During this process our Xpert paint technicins will scuff and sand all panels needing to be painted. Scuffing a vehicle helps the new paint adhere to the vehicle. Then, all panels not needing to be painted will be covered with specific automobile masking products. Lastly, our Xpert technicians will use specific static towels to wipe down the vehicle making sure that there are no foreign material left on the vehicle.

6. Paint Process

When the vehicle has been properly prepared and masked, our Xpert paint technicians will bring the vehicle into one of our state of the art downdaft paint booths which allow for less pollution, more contolled painting environment, and an all around superior finished product. Once the vehcle is sealed in the paint booth, our paint technicians will apply the color to your vehicle. Auto body Xperts uses PPG waterborne paint for all its base color paint. Why PPG waterborne? Waterborne paint is much cleaner for the enviroment than the standard lacquer based paint, also it is the same paint the vehicle manufactrurer use when they apply the orginal paint to your vehicle. This means we can achieve a much better paint color match and truly return your vehicle's finish to its pre-accident condition.  Once the base color is cured, our paint technician will appy a UV protected clearcoat to protect your vehicle's finish from the harsh outdoor elements and provide it with a long lasting shine.

7. Detailing

Our Xpert detailing department will go over the vehicle to make sure that your vehicle, both inside and out, are clean and ready for you to drive away.

8. Delivery of Vehicle back to customer

Now that the vehicle has be repaired and detailed, it is parked out front and one of our friendly staff will call to notify you that it is ready to be delivered back to you.