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1964 Chrysler Imperial
Classic Car Body & Paint
The shine is earned long before the color goes on.
Metal repair, panel fit, blocking, preparation, and refinishing for classic cars that deserve more than a cosmetic cover-up.
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Built from the surface up
A finish is only as honest as what is underneath it.
Older vehicles often arrive with previous repairs, hidden corrosion, uneven panel gaps, aging filler, and multiple layers of material. Our team evaluates those conditions before recommending a path forward.
Body and paint work can stand alone or be coordinated with a larger restoration. The scope is shaped around the vehicle, the desired finish quality, and how the car will actually be used after completion.
Before & After
See the work, not just the reflection.
Drag each comparison to move between the starting condition and the completed finish.
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Shelby Cobra
From tired paint to finished product
What goes into the finish
The details that make paint last—and look right.
Rust and Metal Repair
Localized rust removal, panel repair or replacement, patch fabrication, and correction of prior metalwork.
Panel Fit and Bodywork
Gap correction, dent repair, surface refinement, and preparation that supports a consistent finished shape.
Paint Preparation
Substrate evaluation, stripping strategy, priming, blocking, sealing, and careful masking before color.
Refinishing and Reassembly
Color and clear application, finish refinement, trim coordination, and careful final assembly.
Our Process
A clear path from inspection to final fit.
Every scope is shaped around the car, its existing materials, the intended use, and the finish target.
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Condition review
We inspect visible paint, body alignment, corrosion, and evidence of earlier repairs.
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Scope and finish target
We align the repair plan with the desired result, from quality driver finish to comprehensive restoration.
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Metal and preparation
Structural and surface issues are addressed before primer, blocking, sealer, and color.
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Finish and final fit
The finish is refined and exterior components are fitted with attention to alignment and protection.
Common Questions
Body & Paint Questions
Can you paint a classic car without doing a full restoration?
Yes, when the underlying condition supports it. The shop first evaluates corrosion, prior repairs, panel alignment, and existing materials so the recommended paint scope matches the condition of the body.
Do you repair rust before painting?
Yes. Rust should be addressed at the metal level rather than hidden under filler or paint. The repair method depends on the location, severity, access, and availability of replacement panels.
How long does classic car body and paint work take?
Timing varies with disassembly, metal condition, parts, the amount of blocking and correction required, and the desired finish. A condition review is necessary before a meaningful schedule can be discussed.
Can you match an original or existing paint color?
The team can work from factory color information or evaluate an existing finish. Final color decisions are confirmed as part of the paint-planning process because age and prior refinishing can change how an existing color appears.
Start with the car in front of us
Let's look at the body, the history, and the finish you have in mind.
Body and paint consultations are scheduled by appointment at our Cedar Park shop.