Auto Aluminum Repair

Our Aluminum Repair Process

One key differentiator between us and other collision centers in the metro Cincinnati area is the expertise that we provide in more specialized repair work, and we are proud to offer full aluminum repair services to our customers.

But which cars are made from aluminum? You might be surprised to hear that many popular brands such as Ford, Chevrolet, Acura, Honda, and beyond utilize aluminum frames and body panels on their vehicles.

So, what happens when an aluminum panel gets dented?

When an aluminum panel is damaged or bent, specific tools are required to extract the dents and reshape the vehicle’s body. Rest assured that when you leave your aluminum vehicle with the Preston Collision team, you are leaving it in the best of hands. Our facility and technicians are equipped with the tools, designated repair areas, and sheer knowledge to understand the differences between steel and aluminum and restore your vehicle back to its pre-accident condition.

What Does It Take To Repair Aluminum?

Education

In order to repair aluminum safely and successfully, proper expertise is required. Our I-CAR Gold certified team at Preston Collision Centers is trained specifically to fix aluminum vehicle damage.

What most don’t know is that there are different types of aluminum, and each kind of aluminum requires specific care. This is where extensive education, training and certification allows our team to understand specific factory standards and restore your vehicle to those standards.

Heat

Turn it up! Heat softens the metal, making it necessary for repairing and reshaping aluminum. With that being said, heating the damaged area, reshaping the metal, and allowing it to cool while keeping its form is a tough task to perfect. At Preston Collision, we keep our certifications and training as current as possible to ensure that we have the best aluminum repair technicians in the business working on your vehicle.

Equipment

Aluminum repairs call for careful monitoring and specialized equipment. Luckily for you, we have it all! Among the equipment needed are specialized welding tools and aluminum dent pullers, which have the ability to save more panels (and save you more money in your repair!)

Aluminum dent pullers make the job more efficient than ever before and take less time overall, even in the heating and cooling process. Using them requires additional technique mastery, but no fear – our I-CAR Gold Class Certification means that only the best in the business will be restoring your aluminum vehicle back to its original condition.