Friday, June 17, 2011

Dump Truck!

BeforeBefore

AfterAfter


We find pride in the fact that we can take what you have, and turn it in to what you want!

This customer had just bought this dump truck. He wanted it to look nice going down the road, as he saw it as his rolling billboard. He wanted the reputation behind the truck to be seen in the face of it. He let us know what he wanted; we did the estimate and scheduled the truck in for the work, A week later he had the good looking; professional  finished product he wanted. We painted the cab, front end, and fenders to match the box, then added the lettering, and the final touches.

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Monday, April 25, 2011

Go Green with Waterborne!

We've gone green! As if we weren't green enough around here, the BASF waterborne paints we use here at Lafayette Auto Body & RV Repair are making a HUGE difference!
What's the difference? It's simple, really. Harmful VOC's (Volatile Organic Compounds)  are released from the chemicals in regular automotive paint. The waterborne paint system has a highly reduced level of these VOC's. This makes our paint safer for our technicians, our customers, and for the environment!
Like a breath of fresh air, these waterborne paints don't have the same odor as the chemical paints. Our shop doesn't have that "obviously a paint shop" smell. :)
Unlike many shops, we didn't wait until the waterborne paints were required. We had a smoother transition by deciding to make the transition early and allow our painters and technicians to get used to the new products.
Certain myths regarding these waterborne paints are causing for other body shops to shy away from the transition into the new technology. Expensive equipment? Not exactly! All shops are different. BASF will evaluate each shop's readiness, and put together a recommendation report. Complicated & difficult? Nope. Waterborne paints aren't complicated or difficult. What they are is different. Your BASF representative can help you make the transition as easy as possible; providing a few extra "tricks of the trade". For experienced painters, waterborne isn't an issue at all!
At the forefront of today's technology, we are here to BETTER serve you! Join us in "going green"!

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

YOU HAVE RIGHTS! YOU SHOULD KNOW!

1. No law requires you to get more than one estimate.

2. You are not obligated to use any particular shop to obtain repairs. You choose the shop and authorize repairs.

3. You do not have to accept the Insurance Company's appraisal of damage. Check the "Appraisal Clause" in your policy on how to resolve any differences.

4. You are responsible for the cost of repairs. Financial arrangements must be completed before the car can be released.

5. There is a big difference between shops. Any Shop can give a lower price by leaving something out or overlooking parts. Our people are "craftsmen" and will do a good job of restoring your vehicle at a fair price.

Thank you! For letting us serve you!