Masking leaves a hard edge, and paint stops short where it can't reach. Taking the part off means the colour goes right under it.
What comes off
Depending on the job: bumpers, lights, badges, mirrors, handles, trim, seals, glass, and on a full restoration the interior, wiring and running gear.
Bagged and labelled
Every part is photographed in place, bagged and labelled with its fixings, and goes back where it came from.
What we find
Old repairs, filler, rust under the seals. We show you before any more work is done, so the bill has no surprises.
Parts that don't go back
Old rubbers, clips and some trim break on the way off. We'll tell you what needs replacing, and you or we can source it.
Doing some of it yourself
It can save on labour. Talk to us first, so we know how it'll arrive.
Questions people ask
Why strip a car down before a respray?
Masking round a part leaves a hard edge that shows, and paint stops short where it can't reach. Taking the part off means the colour goes right under it.
Can I strip the car down myself to save money?
Yes, stripping some of it yourself can save on labour. Talk to us first, so we know what state it'll arrive in.