Considering bodywork or paint for a classic car? Orange Coast reviews these projects individually, from a repair to one area to more extensive exterior work.
Discuss the car’s condition and the finish you want before agreeing on the work. Mechanical rebuilding, upholstery and other restoration services need separate arrangements unless specifically included.
Existing condition
Corrosion, earlier filler, modifications and stripped areas help establish the starting condition. Concealed findings can change the amount of bodywork required.
Owner priorities
The desired finish, details to retain and areas to improve define the project. Written priorities help distinguish essential work from optional changes.
Parts and access
Parts availability and access to the bodywork influence disassembly and timing. Transport and storage arrangements also need to fit the project.
Phased decisions
More extensive work can reveal decisions that were not visible at the start. Changes to the scope and cost need clear approval before proceeding.
Repair questions
Can a restoration price be established from photographs?
Photos help show the starting condition, but they do not reveal everything beneath paint, trim or previous repairs. A meaningful estimate needs defined work and an assessment of the vehicle.
What should the project scope describe?
The areas being repaired, intended finish, parts and trim involved, and details being retained. Mechanical or interior work belongs in a separate scope unless expressly included.