Scratch & Dent Motors does restoration bodywork and custom paint at our College Park, GA shop. We repair rust, straighten and replace tired panels, and refinish older vehicles you want to bring back, and we take on custom work such as color changes and personal touches that make a vehicle your own.
Restoration bodywork
Bringing back an older vehicle is mostly careful bodywork. Depending on its condition, that can mean:
- Cutting out rusted metal and repairing or replacing the affected sections
- Straightening old dents and damaged panels
- Stripping failing paint and body filler from earlier repairs
- Priming, painting and clear-coating the whole vehicle
Every restoration is different. Some owners want a clean, solid daily driver; others want a show-quality finish. We start by looking at the vehicle with you and talking through what you want it to be.
Custom paint and body work
Customization can be as simple as a color change or as involved as reworking body panels. We will tell you what is realistic for your vehicle, what it involves and how long it will take, before any work starts.
Plan it in stages if you need to
Restoration can be done all at once or in stages as your budget allows, starting with the work that protects the vehicle, such as stopping rust, and moving on to cosmetic work after. We will help you decide what comes first.
Related services
Restoration projects draw on everything the shop does: dent repair, frame straightening and auto painting.
Questions about restoration & customization
Do you repair rust?
Yes. Rusted metal is cut out and the area is repaired or replaced before paint. Covering rust without removing it only hides it for a while.
Can a restoration be done in stages?
Yes. Many owners start with the repairs that protect the vehicle and handle cosmetic work later.
Do you do custom colors?
Yes. Bring your idea and we will talk through the color and what the job involves.
Where we do restoration & customization
All work is done at our shop at 502 85th Cir, College Park, GA 30349. Drivers bring their vehicles to us from Forest Park, Hapeville, Riverdale, College Park, Morrow, East Point, Jonesboro, Union City, Fairburn, Southwest Atlanta, South Fulton and Palmetto.