1 Adams Street, Littleton, MA, United States, Massachusetts
Automotive REFINISHING
Body Paint Services for Collision-Damaged Vehicles
Automotive refinishing is a crucial component of comprehensive vehicle collision repair. Technicians at Jakes Collision Center specialize in restoring your vehicle to its pre-collision condition and making it look like it just left the showroom floor.
WE ARE A BASF CERTIFIED COLLISION CENTER
Our advanced paint matching technology ensures that each car paint job is precisely tailored to the original color. We use only high-quality primers, automotive paint, and clear coats. You can trust us to carefully apply each coat for a smooth, even finish.
For 35 years, Jakes Collision Center has been providing expert automotive refinishing and other services for vehicles in need of collision repairs. We are within easy traveling distance (5–25 miles).
Our Auto Body Painting Services
Collisions can do a number on a vehicle’s paint job. In addition to repairing your car, truck, van, or SUV, Jakes Collision Center can restore the paint so it looks brand new.
Auto paint technicians at JCC have the training and certification to handle car paint jobs of all kinds. Whether it’s a dent or damage to multiple components, our automotive painting experts can get the job done right.
We are a BASF Certified Shop
Paint Matching Technology
Using tools like spectrophotometers and color matching software, our technicians are able to accurately match the color of new paint to the existing color of the vehicle. This is essential for achieving seamless paint repairs, especially after collision damage.
Paintless Dent Repair
We do not offer paintless dent repair.
Perfecting Your Paint Job
Whether your car needs a complete paint job or touch-up work, we provide meticulous attention to detail and strive for flawless results. JCC offers a lifetime warranty on base coat and clear coat finishes and a 1-year warranty on single-stage refinishes.
We have separate labor hours for restoration work billed weekly.
What Is the Automotive refinishing Painting Process?
Painting a vehicle after collision damage requires careful preparation and execution to ensure a seamless finish. The steps involved generally include:
Surface Preparation
Our technicians thoroughly clean the surface of the vehicle and remove any dirt, debris, or old paint. The surface may also need to be sanded or smoothed to create an even canvas for the new paint.
Masking & Taping
Precise masking and taping prevents paint coatings from getting on to areas they don’t belong. Removal of certain components and trim ensures complete paint coverage and protects them from paint overspray. Certain parts of the vehicle, such as windows, trim, and other areas not intended for painting, need to be masked off and taped to protect them from paint overspray.
Priming
Applying a primer is crucial for promoting adhesion between the surface and the paint. It also helps to create a smooth base for the paint to adhere to, as well as preventing issues like corrosion.
Base Coat Application
The base coat is the color layer of paint that gives the vehicle its desired hue. We apply premium-grade automotive paint evenly over the primed surface using spray guns and other equipment.
Clear Coat Application
After the base coat dries, a clear coat is applied to provide protection and add shine to the paint job. Clear coats also help to enhance the color and depth of the base coat.
Blending
In cases where only a portion of the vehicle is repainted, we use blending techniques to seamlessly integrate the new paint with the existing paint. This involves feathering the edges of the exisitng new paint to create a smooth transition.
Curing
Once the paint has been applied, it needs time to cure properly. This typically involves allowing the paint to air dry or baking it in a heated paint booth to accelerate the curing process.
Buffing & Polishing
After the paint has cured, the surface may be buffed and polished to remove any imperfections and achieve a smooth, glossy finish.
Quality Control
Finally, the painted area is inspected to ensure that the color matches the rest of the vehicle and there are no defects or blemishes in the paintwork.
Delivery
Once the repairs and body painting are complete, we will contact you to arrange for the pickup or delivery of your vehicle. You will have the opportunity to inspect the vehicle for yourself, ask questions, and review the work with a technician.
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Why Choose jakes Collision Center?
Many body shops offer automotive refinishing, but paint repair after a collision requires specialized knowledge and expertise. Technicians at Jakes Collision Center are trained in all aspects of post-accident body paint services, from sanding and priming to application and blending.
Our exclusive focus on collision repair ensures a premium paint job for your damaged vehicle. This, combined with bodywork, dent repairs, and other services, can take your car from wrecked to looking its best.
Reasons Jakes Collision Center is the go-to choice for body paint services include:
Quality Results
JCC is distinguished by the excellence of our technicians, top-of-the-line equipment, and superior materials. This combination of factors enables us to achieve the best car paint job, no matter where the damage is located or how severe it is.
Outstanding Service
Each member of our team is committed to our philosophy of white-glove service. We care for the customer as well as their vehicle, providing regular updates and answering questions promptly to provide peace of mind in a stressful time.
Complete Transparency
Honesty is our policy at JCC. We perform a FREE estimate and inspection so you know what services are required (collision repair, automotive painting, etc.) and what it will cost. Our team also provides realistic timelines for when the work will be completed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Collision Repair
Will My Entire Car Need to Be Repainted After a Collision?
As a rule, your entire car will not need to be repainted after a collision. Instead, the focus will be on repairing or replacing individual painted components that were damaged.
The parts of a vehicle that are often damaged in an accident (and often require repainting as a result) include:
. Front bumper
. Rear bumper
. Fenders
. Hood
. Trunk
. Doors
. Quarter panels
. Grille
. Mirror covers
. Frame and structural components
During the initial assessment, we will note areas where the paint on the vehicle has been scratched, chipped, or dented. As experts in automotive refinishing, we will skillfully repair each component and restore it to the desired color.
How Do You Fix Paint After an Accident?
There are two primary methods for fixing vehicle paint after a collision. If the damage is minor, paintless dent repair may be an option. This approach involves carefully manipulating a dent back into place while taking care to preserve the paint. We do not preform Paintless dent removal.
More extensive vehicle damage will require comprehensive body painting services. I-CAR certified technicians at Jakes will sand the damaged surfaces, apply primer, and paint the vehicle with paint that matches the current color scheme. Clear coating helps to protect the new paint job.
How Long Does a Full Body Paint Job Take?
If your vehicle is seriously damaged in a collision, a full body paint job may be necessary. Sufficient time must be allowed for our technicians to (a) repair the damage and (b) paint the vehicle.
We provide customers a “best-assessment” timeline for when collision repairs and automotive refinishing will be complete. This timeline is based on our decades of experience restoring and repairing damaged vehicles, as well as considerations such as:
. The size and type of vehicle
. The extent of painting required
. The complexity of color matching
Our team will provide you with timely updates as we work on the vehicle. You will be kept "in the loop" of our progress and know when to expect repairs and paint work to be complete—whether we are painting individual components or the vehicle as a whole entire vehicle.
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Jakes Collision Center Inc. is a well-known accredited repair facility in the Middlesex County Region. I-CAR Gold Class certified.
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