Trusted Metal Auto Body And Panel Repair
Each car is unique and even when collisions seem similar, each car is different, that means the damage to your car is unique. Regardless of what type of accident your car might need, minor or major metal and panel repair our talented technicians are ready.
At West Coast Body and Paint we study the damaged area of your car to locate the point of impact. Our leading technician studies the damage of your car carefully in order to write a more approximate estimate. Our skillful bodyman will assess the damage thoroughly so he can determine the best procedure to follow when removing the damage(s) on your vehicle. This avoids additional work or cause further damage to your car.
The Expert Metal Auto Straightening Process
Metal straightening requires more skill than any other task in the auto body repair shop. To straighten damaged metal components properly on your car we need to understand the basic properties of metals and the type of damage it is. The work of the shop is to decide if the sheet metal will be replaced or repaired. We ask ourselves, if it is most economical to replace the damaged panel with a new or salvaged part based on part cost and labor.
Metal Repair Process
- Roughing out the damage
- Realigning the panel
- Grinding off the paint
- Metal bumping
- Heat shrinking to restore contour
- Metal finishing
There are four basic types of metal damages:
- Direct
- Indirect
- Minor
- Major
Direct Auto Damage
Direct damage is the result of direct contact with an object. About 10% of total collision damage is direct damage. Examples of direct damage are:
- Holes
- Tears
- Gouges
- Scratches
Indirect Auto Damage
Indirect damage is the results of direct damage. For example, a front-end collision may result in direct damage to the front of the car, but indirect damage may occur in the underbody and the rear panels. About 90% of all collision damage is indirect damage.
Minor Auto Damage
Minor damage involves repairs that require relatively little time to complete. A simple dent can be considered minor damage. When light to moderate sheet metal damage occurs, repairing the existing panel is often the only logical choice.
Major Auto Damage
Major damage involves repairs that require more time, equipment, and skill to repair. Repairing major damage generally involves replacing body panels and straightening structural parts. Examples of major body damage:
- Severely bent body panels
- Damaged frame
- Damaged underbody components
Professional Metal Panel Repair
In theory, dent repairs are very simple, but when two vehicles collide, or your car hits a tree or utility pole, dents become much more complex. Automotive collisions are not that simple since the actual crash is rarely limited to a single point of impact.
The Quality Metal Panel Repair Process
- Remove the paint from the panels that need to be repaired
- Straighten the deformed sheet metal as much as possible
- Apply a thin coat of filler or bondo to perfect the surface of the shape
- Prime/Sealer
- Paint/Color and Clear
Skilled Panel Replacement
Repairing bent sheet metal components is a relatively simple but when the body damage to your vehicle is more severe, it will need to be replaced.
Excellent Panel Alignment
Once the panel is straightened, dent free, no ripples, and the panels have been repaired or replaced, we make sure that all of the panels fit together as they should. All the bodylines will align form one panel to the next.
“Couldn’t be happier with both the work and communication from Jaider and West Coast Body and Paint. I never leave reviews, but this merits a sincere thank you. Took care of some rust on my Jeep, which required custom panel fabrication in a tough spot (which NO OTHER SHOPS wanted to work on because of the difficulty). They got it done quick, seamless, and looking factory good! Sent me progress pics along the way and was very reasonably priced too. Totally unheard of in my past bodyshop experience. Very recommended.”
-Elliot G., 2019
Thank you for taking the time to read this page.
As of January 2022 we have some good news and some bad news…
The BAD NEWS is we have moved out of our location and are in search of a new home for the West Coast Body and Paint shop.
The GOOD NEWS is that we have a West Coast Body and Paint mobile paint repair service unit that will come to you! The mobile paint unit provides auto services for minor body and paint repairs.
Our estimates are free. Once we receive your images we will provide you with an initial estimate. The estimate is a ballpark figure, and after we assess your vehicle’s damage in person, we will review the estimate with you. If you agree to the final estimate, we will begin repairing your car. Fill out the form below or contact us through WhatsApp to request an estimate.
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Where can you find a quality metal auto body repair shop in Van Nuys or the Los Angeles area?
At West Coast Body and Paint! Our professional bodyman technicians combined have over 80 years of experience. We work on all makes and models, classic cars, mopars, and luxury vehicles. Since Van Nuys is known to have the most dangerous intersections in Los Angeles, we are here to help out where we can. Come to our trusted shop for a free auto body repair estimate, give us a call 818.785.2639, text 818.793.7728, text 818.793.7728 or email us at wcbodyandpaint@gmail.com. We are located in Van Nuys, we serve the San Fernando Valley and the Los Angeles area.