Peeling paint repair for roofs and hoods in Brentwood, CA
Peeling paint on roofs and hoods, one of the jobs other shops turn down.
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Call us or stop by 44 Sycamore Ave, Suite A, Brentwood, CA 94513.
Call (925) 516-1930Peeling paint on a roof or hood
When paint peels from a roof or hood, a lot of shops will not take the job. We do. Call us or stop by and we will look at it.
The sections below are general information about how this kind of repair works. Your vehicle may need something different, and we will tell you after we look at it.
Why paint peels
Paint on a car is a color layer under a clear protective coat. Roofs and hoods face the sky, so they take the most sun and heat. Over years the clear coat can break down, turn cloudy, and then lift off in sheets, taking color with it. Paint that was applied over a poorly prepared surface in an earlier repaint can also let go.
Why a spot touch-up does not last
Once the clear coat has started to fail, the paint around the visible patch is usually failing too. Painting over the loose edges tends to peel again. A lasting repair has to remove the failing layers back to something sound, usually across the whole panel, and then rebuild the paint.
Worth the drive
People drive to us for this one. We work for customers in Brentwood, Oakley, Antioch, Discovery Bay and Byron, and some come from farther.
How to start
Call us or stop by and we will look at it. If you cannot come in yet, call and tell us what you are seeing.
Our work
From our own shop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you fix peeling paint on a roof or hood?
Yes. When paint peels from a roof or hood, a lot of shops will not take the job. We do.
Why does the paint on my roof or hood peel?
The clear coat on the surfaces that face the sun takes the most heat and UV. When it fails it lifts off in sheets, and the paint underneath goes next. It is common on older cars and cars parked outside.
Can I just paint over peeling paint?
No. New paint will not hold on top of paint that is lifting, and it will peel again. The old coat has to come off the panel first.
Why do other shops turn this job down?
It takes a lot of preparation for a job that looks small, and the price people expect is often lower than the work involved. We take it on.
Will the repair last, or will it peel again?
That depends on the preparation and the materials. Ask any shop what it does to make the repair last, and what its warranty covers.
Is it covered by insurance?
Usually not. Peeling from age or sun is wear, not an accident, so most policies do not cover it. We will give you a written estimate so you know what it costs.
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