AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING

SERVICE OVERVIEW

WHY CHOOSE US

• Expert paint refinishing technicians and the best OEM approved paint.
• Perfect colour match every time
• Environmentally friendly waterborne paint system
• Highly experienced professional paint technicians
• We get the job done right — the first time
• Weekend drop off and pick up available

POPULAR QUESTIONS

• What does OEM stand for?

  OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturer. When referring to auto parts or paint, OEM refers to the manufacturer of the original equipment or paint, that is, the parts and paint used during the construction of a new vehicle. In contrast, aftermarket parts are those made by companies other than the OEM.

• How is waterborne paint better for the environment?

  The environmental benefits can be measured by comparing the amount of volatile organic components (VOCs) in both solvent and waterborne paints. Ready-to-use conventional base-coats have a VOC solvent content of around 84%, whereas a typical waterborne base-coat is composed of about 70% water and 10% solvent. The health risks of VOCs include: eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches, loss of coordination, nausea, damage to the liver, kidney and central nervous system. Some VOCs are also suspected of causing cancer in humans.

• How do you ensure a perfect colour match?

  Achieving a flawless colour match requires a combination of equipment and expertise. First the paint code is found so that the manufacturer colour can be identified (each individual colour has a unique paint code). This code is then used to find the relevant colour chip from the Colour-PROFI system. Most colours have numerous variants which are checked to find the optimal match.

  If further colour adjustment is required, the painters prepare the colour and adds small amounts of additional colour to adjust the colour for a perfect match. A sample spray out is used to compare the paint mixture with the colour already on the vehicle, once this visual check has confirmed the accuracy of the colour the paint can be applied to the vehicle. Our technicians also use the latest colour fading techniques in order to give the most seamless finish.

  For anything out of the ordinary we have the technical support of the Glasurit Colour lab which employees all the latest technology to reproduce the necessary colours.