Panels & bodywork
Auto Body Repair in Wylie for Doors, Fenders and Quarter Panels
Side swipes on Parker Road, a door caught by a shopping cart, a fender folded by a mailbox. The panels change, the standard doesn't.
Describe the dented panel to us — (000) 000-0000Panel Repair the Way It Should Be Done
Auto body repair covers the outer skin of the car: the doors, fenders, quarter panels, hoods and trunk lids that take the hit in most crashes. Our Wylie technicians decide panel by panel whether the metal can be repaired or should be replaced, using the manufacturer's guidance rather than what's quickest. Many of the cars we see have a crease along a door from a parking lot, or a fender pushed back after a low-speed bump at a light on Highway 78. A typical visit starts with a close look under good light, because creases and stretched metal hide easily. Then we explain whether you're looking at a repair, a replacement or a combination of the two.
What Our Auto Body Repair Includes
Bodywork is more than filler and paint. Here is what goes into a panel repair at our shop.
Panel damage assessment
We check how far the metal stretched and whether the inner structure behind the panel was affected.
Metal straightening
Dents and creases are worked out with hammers, dollies and stud pulling, keeping filler to a thin finishing layer.
Panel replacement
When a panel is too damaged or the procedures call for it, we fit a new one and set it to the correct alignment.
Fender repair
Fenders are reshaped or replaced, and the liner, brackets and mounting points are checked while they're off.
Rust repair
Rust from old damage is cut out and treated so it doesn't creep back under fresh paint.
Gap and flush alignment
Doors, hood and trunk are adjusted so the gaps are even and the panels sit flush with their neighbors.
Corrosion protection
Bare metal gets primer, seam sealer and cavity wax where the factory had them, protecting the repair for years.
Refinish and blend
The repaired panel is painted and blended into the panels beside it so the color reads as one.
Our Auto Body Repair Process, Step by Step
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Inspect and estimate
We look at the panel from several angles and under raking light to find every high and low spot. You get a written estimate that says whether each panel will be repaired or replaced. If insurance is involved, we send the estimate and photos to the adjuster. Most estimates are written the same day.
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Repair or replace
Repairable panels are straightened and finished. Replacement panels are test-fitted before paint so we know the gaps will work. Trim, handles and moldings come off rather than being masked around. This keeps paint edges clean and hidden.
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Paint, reassemble and check
After refinishing, we reinstall trim and hardware and check that the doors open, close and seal properly. Then we look at the whole side of the car in sunlight. When the reflection runs straight, the car is ready for pickup.
What Sets Our Bodywork Apart
Minimal filler
Filler is a finishing material, not a way to rebuild a panel. Thick filler cracks and shrinks, so we straighten the metal first.
Trim off, not taped
Removing trim takes longer, but it's the only way to get paint into the edges where it belongs.
Reflections tell the truth
We judge our work by looking down the side of the car. If a reflection wobbles, the panel isn't finished.
Got a Dented Door or Crumpled Fender?
Small panel damage can let water and rust in if it's left too long. Call us and describe it, and we'll tell you what the repair looks like.
Get your panel repair estimate — (000) 000-0000