Frequently Asked Questions

How long will it take to restore my car? 

Many variables determine how long a restoration takes:

• how rough the car is
• how complete a restoration the customer wants
• show car versus nice driver
• customer monthly budget of hours we are able to work on the car
• parts and vendor time frames
  
  You can't rush quality work!
  
  How do you bill for work done?
  
  Our shop operates on a time and materials basis.  We accurately log in daily what work was done to the vehicle and any materials or parts used.  Smaller Jobs
  and minor repairs may be done by estimating.
  
  How do I know my car will be accurately restored, with the best parts used, correct paint finishes on components, correct detailing?
  
  Our customers benefit from over 25 years experience restoring a wide variety of vehicles.  We have extensive knowledge and skill that we apply to every project.  We also have extensive experience in hot rod design, mechanical and body modifications.  We have a long list of parts vendors we deal with with proven results.
  
  I am "hands On" and want to participate in the restoration of my vehicle, doing some of the work myself.
  
  We have worked with many customers who do some of the work themselves at home.  The most important thing is that the work is done in the correct order.  It is best if we see the car first, determine what needs to be done, what the car owner is going to do, and set up a schedule and time frame so the work is done in the correct order and done most efficiently, with minimal delays.
  
  I want my car the exact color I remember it being.  I see restored cars, painted various shades of a color that doesn't look correct.
  
  We have the capabilities to custom match any color and produce our own formula to match any color desired.  We also are able to mix "trick" paint colors, using mica and pearl tints.