In the event of a minor or major accident, our team of expert panel beaters can service any necessary repairs to restore your vehicle to its pre-accident condition. All non-insurance jobs, such as accidents, spot repairs (for light scratches and bumps), parts painting and replacement, restorations, re-paints, pre-sale care and polishing, custom work.
We pride ourselves on doing all we can to make the repair process as easy as possible by taking care of everything for you. We offer all smash repairs services at competitive prices.
Pacific Blue Smash Repairs is fully licensed to take care of all your panel beating, accident repairs and smash repairs services at affordable price
Panel Beating is a term used by the public to describe the entire repair process but for the trade it describes only part of the process. The parts it describes is the Repair Process that involves, straightening chassis rails and frames, removing and re-welding panels, fixing dents, confirming correct fit & function and other repair based work that is completed prior to paint refinishing. The panel beaters are responsible for ensuring that the shape, fit, function and specifications match that of a vehicle fresh off the factory assembly line.
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This part of the process is usually done at the time of estimating. The Panel Beaters and Estimators will work together to determine the extent of the damage and the appropriate method of repair. The estimating process determines what method of repair the panel beaters are performing. We have open information lines available from the manufacturers, industry bodies and training organisations to keep ahead of the ever changing rules and regulations and make sure every repair follows current procedures.
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They will start off by finishing the stripping of components and parts from the vehicle and storing the parts safely in our electronically logged parts storage room. Any new panels are collected from the incoming parts area and logged with the other components. With the damage area completely stripped they will further analyse the damage and decide where they are best to start the repair. If required the vehicle will be moved to one of our Car-O-Liner measure and aligning benches and prepared for alignment
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With larger heavier damage it is most likely that the body or chassis of the vehicle will no longer be within specification. Our panel beaters use Car-O-Liner Quick 42 Benches with computerised measuring to professionally measure and realign the body and chassis of the vehicle. With an accuracy of less than a millimeter you can rest assured your vehicle will be back to OEM specification. Once alignment is within specification and damaged panels will be replaced or repaired depending on the severity and complexity of damage.
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If replacement panels are required, they will either be bolted or welded/bonded. Bolted panels are simpler to replace, as they can be easily unbolted and swapped. Welded or bonded panels require more complex work, involving the removal of old welds or bonding before fitting the new panel. Our team ensures a precise fit and professionally welds or bonds the panel using OEM methods, just like in the factory. Many modern vehicles use bonded repairs for added safety, following manufacturer recommendations.
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Panel repairs involve skilled panel beating techniques without replacing the panel. Using a hammer and dolly, our experts carefully reshape dents back to their original form. High-strength steels require special attention, and our team follows regulations for proper repairs. After reshaping, a fine filler may be applied for a smooth finish. For larger components like floors or chassis rails, OEM finishes such as sound deadening or anti-chip coatings are added.
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Once the panel beaters have fixed the damage to the vehicle according to job instruction sheet they will complete any further dis-assembly required, collect all parts that require paint refinishing and move the vehicle to the Paint Department.
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(03) 8712 8195
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