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Classic Car Restoration Should Include Custom Paint From An Experienced Shop


Classic Car Restoration Should Include Custom Paint From An Experienced Shop

Shane Hester
29 December 2012


Automotive Car Restoration is the best resort to restore the engine or preserve the classic finish of your car whether a second hand car or your most loved car for many years. Classic cars collection is considered as a hobby by many car enthusiasts and only by choosing an expert restoration car service that also offers custom paint would do any car a justification. With custom paint, you can also change your car paint design several times and it would not cause damage if done by experts.

Car custom paintings are done by creative minds and hands. Although some have the gift to do it on their own car, others leave them on special car restoration shops. Prior to custom paint, there are several factors that you want to consider for your car restoration.

Full Car Restoration: full car restoration is like having a new car. The car is overhauled not just with the exterior components but also the interiors and the engine. This includes changing all parts of the engine including the driveline, compartment, the braking system, and the electrical system.

Custom Parts Fabrication: Parts fabrication is done if there are already no available car parts to match your car make up and specs. This is more probable considering old car models. Parts that are fabricated include brackets, mounts, or bumpers for especially assembled cars.

Maintenance: Classic cars take harder maintenance scheme considering its vintage models. The care that you need to provide your car should match the type of engine makeup or body composition. Maintenance for classic cars includes change oil; tune up, brake system maintenance, electrical components, air conditioning, and exterior buffing and waxing.

Custom Car Body Paint: Custom body paint is a meticulous job. First, you need to have the particular design that you want to be painted on the car including the colors that it comprises. You can look for ideas and themes on magazines if you aren't decided yet. The next steps on your custom car painting are taken cared by experienced shops. This includes the car cleaning and removal of old paint, choosing particular car paints that is best for car painting and then going over to apply your chosen design meticulously.

Price Range for Automotive Car Restoration including Custom Paint

The price of classic car restoration will depend on the level of work that it needs and the restoration that you want to be done for your car. Some cars needs a minimal restoration while others may require an overhaul especially those that were bought on junk shops. Price also varies depending on the parts that should be replaced and the labor cost. Some of which can range from a minimum of $100 to an overall restoration cost of $60,000.


Having plenty of auto restoration shops St. Petersburg can provide you with the professional services that you expect for your classic car. Northwest Auto Center is one of the best automotive paint shops in St Petersburg that can restore your car to perfection with excellent styles and class.




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