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*Tier 2*
* * This is the most common standard of repair that we will be using. Typically insurance companies will be willing to pay for these procedures in most circumstances. These are the standards adhered to by most quality production repair facilities. This tier is recommended for vehicles that are 1 to 6 years old or that have a value of $10,000 to $35,000.
1) All repairs and procedures to be performed by trained, certified
technicians.
2) Use of new, undamaged original equipment replacement parts, or
undamaged recycled parts.
3) Use of aftermarket bumper covers, radiators, A/C condensers,
lamps, and mechanical items.
4) Removal and reinstallation of glass adjacent to any replacement
panels.
5) Removal and reinstallation of any flush mounted glass on any
panels receiving paint.
6) Roping and careful masking of any non-flush mounted glass on any
panels receiving paint.
7) Covering any exposed interior components with plastic.
8) Paint blending panels adjacent to the repaired area if necessary
to accomplish a color match.
9) Use of epoxy primers and substrate sealers on all replacement or
repaired panels.
10) Use of top quality urethane paints cured with our hot air makeup
system.
11) Use of the variance decks on the basecoat or color coat to insure
an exact color match.
12) Use of the proper clear topcoat so as to exactly the OEM finish.
13) Careful masking of wheelhouse panels, wheelhouses, jams, and any
interior panels exposed to possible paint overspray, and the underside
of the vehicle.
14) Use of liquid mask to protect any surfaces not being repaired.
15) Clear coating any cut-ins to match OEM appearances.
16) Color sand and buff topcoats if necessary to match OEM finish.
17) Restoration of all corrosion resistant materials.
18) Restoration of all textured substrates.
19) Restoration of all flexible substrates.
20) Use of flex additive on all refinished flexible parts.
21) Use of our TVA measuring system or our Touch measurement system on
any full frame vehicles with frame misalignment or on any unibody
vehicles with any structural damage.
22) Use of a Frame rack or floor system to correct any frame damage or
unibody misalignment.
23) Resistance welding whenever possible on any replacement structural
panels. Mig welding in accordance to ICAR guidelines whenever
resistance welding is not possible.
24) Metal bonding on any replacement panels that are not structural or
bolt-on.
25) Replacement of any damaged suspension components, mechanical
components, or restraint systems by a trained, certified mechanic.
26) Full clean up and detail before delivery.
27) Use of our comprehensive quality control checklist.
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