Auto paint & refinishing in Manteno, IL
Factory color match, blending into the surrounding panels, and a finish backed for as long as you own the car.
Why matching paint is harder than it looks
The same paint code can vary from one production run to the next, and your car’s paint has aged in the sun. Spraying straight from the paint code is how you get a door that’s a shade off from the fender next to it.
We match the color to your car, then blend the new paint into the panels around it so you can’t see where the repair ends.
Matched to your car
Color is checked against your actual vehicle, then adjusted before it’s sprayed.
Blended into the panels around it
No visible line where the repair ends.
Sprayed in our paint booth
A controlled booth keeps dust out and lets the finish cure properly.
Limited lifetime warranty
Covers our paint workmanship for as long as you own the vehicle.
What goes into a factory-quality finish
Repair the surface underneath
Dents, filler and primer are finished smooth before any color goes on.
Prep and mask
The area is cleaned, sanded and masked so overspray never lands where it doesn’t belong.
Color match and test
We confirm the color against your car before spraying the panel.
Base coat, blend and clear
Color is applied and blended into the surrounding panels, then sealed with clear coat for gloss and protection.
Cure and finish
The finish cures in the booth, then it’s inspected and polished so the texture matches the factory paint around it.
From a bumper scuff to complete panels
Most of our paint work follows a collision repair. We also fix scratched bumpers, keyed doors and panels that never matched after another shop’s repair. Bring it in and we’ll tell you what it needs.
If the paint isn’t broken and the panel is just dented, you may not need paint at all. That’s what paintless dent repair is for.
Related services
Collision repair
Structural and body repair to the manufacturer’s published procedures.
Paintless dent repair
Hail and door dings removed without filler or new paint, when the paint is intact.
Honda certified
Kankakee County’s only Honda certified collision repair facility.
Ford certified
Ford Certified Collision Network, from aluminum F-150s to Mustangs.
Start with a free estimate
Free estimates, Monday–Friday 8–5. Book a time online in under a minute.
Paint & refinishing questions
Will the new paint match the rest of my car?
That’s the goal of every refinish. We match to your car rather than just the paint code, and we blend into neighboring panels so the repair doesn’t show.
Why are you painting panels that weren’t damaged?
That’s blending. Feathering the new color into the panels next to the repair is how the color transition becomes invisible. It’s standard on a quality repair.
How long before I can wash my car after paint work?
We’ll give you care instructions at pickup. As a rule, hand wash gently for the first few weeks and skip waxing until the finish has fully cured.
Do you do full repaints or rust repair?
No. Unless a vehicle has great sentimental value, a proper full repaint or rust repair usually costs more than it’s worth, and rust repair can’t be warrantied.
Is paint covered by your warranty?
Yes. Our limited lifetime warranty covers our paint workmanship for as long as you own the vehicle.
Have another question? Check out our FAQ page for quick answers.