How do Collision Repair Techs Match Paint Color?

Job one for a collision repair professional is to restore your vehicle to its original, naturally appealing beauty.  Some of the best collision repair technicians can even make a damaged car look brand new.  To perfectly restore dents, dings, and scratches on the body of your car, collision technicians need to apply a coat of paint, which sometimes is easier said than done.

IF a vehicle already had a custom paint job, it is more difficult for collision repair technicians to find matching colors to complete their job.  With some of the more advanced practices that are used by collision technicians in modern-day garages, it is possible to match almost any paint color on a vehicle that needs a new coat.

Great news Chicagoland!  Arrow Body and Fender Service uses a chromavision color scanner.  What does that do?  Well, it ensures that your automotive refinish is a perfect match to your vehicle’s original color.  Come by our shop located at 7536 W. Grand Ave. Elmwood Park or give us a call at (708) 456-9424.  

Applying a Clear Coat.

No, this is not about the transition from Winter to Spring in Chicagoland.  This is a reference to your car and the importance of restoring it to its original beauty after an accident…or just giving it a face lift.  After applying clear coat to a repaired or refinished area of a car, you're often likely to see a faint halo surrounding the outside edges of the repair.

This halo represents the area where the new finish and old paint come together, and until recently it has been somewhat unavoidable.  That is where the DuPont Clear Coat Blender comes in.  Used in conjunction with the clear, blender can help to create a more seamless, invisible repair - literally "blending" the old and new paints together.

This is a relatively new innovation in automobile restoration.  You see, you CAN teach an old dog new tricks!  We are Arrow Body and Fender serving Elmwood Park and much of Chicagoland with quality auto body repair for more than seven decades.  Let’s see what we can do to make your vehicle shine again.  Call us for an appointment at (708) 456-9424.

Tow, Tow, Tow Your Car.

Gently, of course to your favorite auto body shop for its needed repairs.  When you trust Chicagoland’s auto repair specialist Arrow Body and Fender you could get a free tow!  That’s right.  There is one expense that you and your insurance company can put behind you and get to the real business at hand.

As a matter of fact, you may qualify for free towing AND free storage.  We hope that you don’t need this service anytime soon, but if and when you do it certainly provides peace of mind.  Unfortunately, the towing of your vehicle can be the most annoying first step in the process if you don’t work with the right people.

Please visit our website at www.arrowbodyandfender.com.  Here, you will discover what the limits of our free towing and storage encompass.  One thing is certain…when you trust Arrow to do the repairs you have hit a bullseye!  We are Arrow Body and Fender located at 7536 W. Grand Ave. in Elmwood Park serving you proudly for over 70 years.

It Starts with a Strong Frame.

If you hired a contractor to build a new home for you what would he start with?  Obviously, the frame!  Once that is secure and strong they build out from there.  In the world of auto body repair the same must be true.  If your shop pays particular attention to the frame the rest will develop as the project moves forward.

Here is what COULD happen.  A team of auto body repair people builds a shoddy frame.  Then, all of the additional repairs and parts will not function properly and simply will NOT last.  If you have never heard of a Star Liner Frame that’s okay.  It is used to reshape your frame back to its original dimensions…guaranteed!

That is what the professionals at Arrow Body and Fender use.  You see, after seven decades in this business we have learned a thing or two.  The most important lesson is to stay ahead of the technology.  You can rest assured when you trust Arrow Body and Fender of Elmwood Park we are involved in quality control every step of the way.  Give us a call at (708) 456-9424.

Auto Body is a Face-Lift for your Car.

Would you go to just any doctor to have facial surgery?  Of course not!  Just as you care about your personal look, you take great pride in your vehicle’s look if it has been damaged.  Our car is an extension of us and it ranks right along with your home as your most important piece of your life’s possessions.

When you leave a body shop the ideal result is a big smile and wide eyes.  It means that the professionals who have brought your vehicle back to its original look have done a stellar job.  They should take the same pride in their job as a trained surgeon because that is what they are…your car’s surgeon.

Choose the right body shop carefully.  One of the most important parts of that equation is history.  How long has that shop been serving its constituents?  For seven decades, the people of Chicagoland have trusted Arrow Body and Fender for consistently great work.  Call for an appointment at their Elmwood Park location at (708) 456-9424.

We hope it’s been a Safe Summer.

As the season begins to wind down and back to school is just weeks away we wanted to wish all Chicagoans a safe remainder of the summer of 2017.  More driving increases the chances of an accident.  If that were to occur we hope that you will remember the auto body shop that has been here for SEVEN DECADES!

We are Arrow Body and Fender located in Elmwood Park IL.  At Arrow, we specialize ONLY in collision repair.  Why is that important?  Well simply put, we concentrate on making your four-wheeled baby as good as new instead of devoting valuable space and time doing oil changes and brake jobs.

The great news is this.  Even though we have served three generations with our family-owned business we never fall behind the latest technology.  The staff goes through continued education as the equipment gets newer and better.  If you ever need us we are there as we have been since the late 1940’s.  Arrow Body and Fender Chicagoland’s auto body shop at (708) 456-9424.

Do Your Homework!

Wait a minute here…not this time of year…really?  No more teachers no more books for a while at least.  Fear not, this is a different type of homework and you will be glad that you did it.  It has to do with your car.  If you ever get into an auto accident or you just want to have your car refinished check out DuPont.

DuPont features top of the line refinishing products.  Do some research into the history of Dupont and become familiar with the quality of everything that they do.  When you do, you know that anyone who works exclusively with their refinishing products is working with the very best and that is very comforting.

At Arrow Body and Fender in Elmwood Park, Illinois we have tried to stay in front of every trend in the auto body repair industry.  When it comes to automotive refinishing that will always be the case.  Let Joe and his crew prove it to you by giving them a call and scheduling an appointment at their shop located at 7536 W. Grand Ave. by calling (708) 456-9424.

Rebuilding Your House on Wheels.

Where do you spend the most time?  Your residence would be #1, perhaps your office ranks second, but your vehicle is probably #3.  If your car or pick up is damaged it needs to be rebuilt just like a house.  In the rebuilding process an expert starts with the frame and works their way to the outside.

Have you ever heard of a Star Liner Frame?  It sounds like a cruise ship doesn’t it?  It is actually a unibody rack that is used to “reshape” your vehicle back to its original condition.  This happens even before parts are removed.  Just as with your house, your car is only as strong as its foundation.

The Star Liner Frame is the basic starting point of Chicago’s auto body repair professional.  We are Arrow Body and Fender located in at 7536 West Grand Ave. in Elmwood Park Illinois.  Whenever you have the need for repair of your “home on wheels” we hope that you will think of us and call (708) 456-9424.

Chicagoland’s Icy Roads.

Is it just me or did it seem like we got hit with winter WAY too early this time?  Before the season was even officially on the calendar we had sub-zero temperatures and several inches of snow.  No one knows for sure what the next two months or so will bring, but one thing is certain, there will be more ice and snow to negotiate on Chicago’s roads.

Many of the surface streets in the suburbs do not get cleared as quickly as the expressways, so be particularly diligent when negotiating those streets.  The only good news is that, generally speaking, drivers are slowing down.  That means when an accident occurs it does not necessarily “total” your vehicle.

If your pride and joy is injured, but not destroyed there is one perfect answer to restore it back to the beauty that it was before the accident.  Your car is part of your family and it needs to not only be road worthy, but looking its best as well.  The answer for nearly seven decades is Arrow Body and Fender.  If Chicagoland’s icy roads get the better of you, please call us for an estimate at our body shop located in Elmwood Park (708) 456-9424.

Detailed Insurance Reports.

Details, details, details.  That is what so much of life is all about.  When we hear that you need to dot every i and cross every t it applies to auto accident insurance claims as well.  When a crash occurs on Chicago’s winter highways, fortunately it is normally not at high speeds because of the driving conditions. That is the good news. 

The bad news is that people tend not to get every minute detail about the damage that has been done to their vehicle.  Then when it comes time to repair ALL of the damage something gets missed.  It may not seem like much at the time, but boy that rattling side view mirror is really annoying and will still need to be replaced with a separate trip.

Arrow Body and Fender of Elmwood Park has seen it time and time again over the last 70 years.  That’s right…70 years!  Joe Bellacchio and his dad saw it on the Studebakers and are seeing it on the hybrids.  No one is thinking ahead to the next time that they need collision repair, but when you do make sure that you get a complete report from your insurance company.  Then call Arrow Body and Fender of Elmwood Park Illinois at (708) 456-9424.

Safety, safety, safety!

That’s the word this holiday season.  So much traveling, so many things to do…just be careful wherever you go.  This holiday season Americans will travel over 25 BILLION miles to visit friends and relatives.  That’s billion with a “B”!  In the upper Midwest, driving is even more challenging so it is always safety first this time of year.

Do you have chains in your trunk?  Do you have jumper cables back there as well?  Please be prepared before you head out, especially if you are going north.  In case you have forgotten, you know how quickly the weather can change this time of year.  Run through that winter driving check list before you leave to sample grandma’s fruit cake.

Arrow Body and Fender has celebrated 70 holiday seasons serving Chicagoans who have been involved in auto collisions.  For three generations we have provided auto body work you can count on.  Arrow Body and Fender is Chicago’s auto refinishing professional.  We hope you don’t need us this holiday season, but if you do we are located at 7536 W. Grand Ave. in Elmwood Park.  Call (708) 456-9424.

Auto Refinishing.

In the final analysis, when your “injured” vehicle has been repaired after an accident, what everyone will see is the type of refinishing that the repair shop has done.  That is the “make-up” on the facelift of auto body repair.  The type of refinishing products and material plus the professionalism with which they are applied means so much.

Have you heard of Axalta?  Engineers at DuPont put decades into developing the best auto refinishing products known in the industry.  Then Axalta bought the proprietary work.  They established the “chromaSystem” which is recognized as perhaps the most versatile refinishing system in the collision repair industry.  When it comes to your treasured vehicle only the best will do.

At Arrow Body and Fender we use only the top of the line Axalta refinishing products.  No substitution just because something happens to be cheaper!  We even have a chromavision color scanner so you KNOW that you will have the EXACT match of your car’s original color.  If you need auto collision work you can count on Chicago’s auto refinishing pros…Arrow Body and Fender, located at 7536 W. Grand Ave. in Elmwood Park.

A Real Body Shop at Work.

When you walk through the front door of the average body shop what do you see?  It’s probably the front desk where they take your money.  Then there are some chairs and two year old magazines scattered about.  Oh yeah, don’t forget the tube television in the upper corner of the waiting room with that soap opera blaring that you would normally not watch even if you were in the hospital!

When you walk in the front door of Arrow Body and Fender, located at 7536 W. Grand Avenue in Elmwood Park, you see a REAL working body shop in action.  We have nothing to hide.  Our restorative geniuses are hard at work making vehicles return to the road looking better than ever.  We want you to see for yourself that we have the tools and knowledge to do the work 100% to your satisfaction.

Our people take pride in the finished product and the process that it takes to get there.  Just call our office from the scene of your accident.  We will take care of the entire process from start to finish.  We will help with the towing, rental car, filing the police report, and more!  If you have an unfortunate mishap just remember this phone number for Arrow Body and Fender (708) 456-9424.

Auto Body Shop… NOT an Oil Change.

Many auto body repair shops in the Chicago area have different agendas.  If they can get you into the bay, then they can look for mechanical repairs to add to the bill.  That is NOT why you are there in the first place.  Your vehicle has been involved in an accident and you need it repaired to look as good as new on the outside.

There is an auto body shop near you in Elmwood Park that has devoted nearly 70 years to that very premise.  Since 1948 Arrow Body and Fender has based its return business on one very important premise…restore the car’s outer body.  When you get an estimate at our place we are thinking ONLY about collision repair and nothing else.

Our late founder Joe Bellocchio Sr. returned from serving his country in World War II and opened the shop.  Now, 68 years later, Joe Jr. and our family is proud to serve you at our location at 7635 W. Grand Ave. in Elmwood Park.  We are NOT looking forward to seeing you, because that means you had a car accident, but when you need us we will be there just as we’ve always been.   

When Body Work Meets Mechanical Repair.

Many times in the event of a vehicle crash damage is done to various parts of your car.  The outside work is obvious while the damage to the mechanical operation of your vehicle may not be as immediately apparent.  At times like these you need to be sure that the outside AND the inside of your beloved possession are treated with equal care.

As soon as your car LOOKS like it has been restored to its former beauty you discover later that it is no longer running properly.  At this point you are running from place to place to get ALL of the repair damage done.  Now your insurance company becomes more and more involved and you really just want everything to return to normal.

Arrow Body and Fender of Elmwood Park Illinois repairs ALL collision related damage in their shop.  Not everything can always be repaired in house, but after 68 years Arrow Body and Fender does more repair for less IN HOUSE!  Discover this for yourself at your full service Chicagoland Auto Body repair shop.  Give Arrow Body and Fender a call at (708) 456-9424.

Getting Estimates When Your Car Needs Repairing in Chicago.

We all hate to have to face this, but when your precious vehicle is damaged you must take time to get legitimate estimates to have it repaired.  When you embark on this task make sure that you try to get a proper and honest estimate.  Many times a body shop will quote a price and then later on you get a call that the actual job will cost much more.

Because it is an “estimate” the final cost may vary.  There are steps that you can take even through the frustration and stress to keep those estimates as close to the final cost as possible.  For one thing, it would be nice if the person giving you that quote is a licensed multi-line insurance estimator.  That sounds reassuring doesn’t it?

Arrow Body and Fender located in Elmwood Park gives you that reassurance.  Our man Joe Bellocchio is not only that, but he also uses the customer friendly Mitchell Estimating System.  When you combine that with over six decades of auto body service from their location at 7536 W. Grand Ave. how could you do any better?  Call Chicagoland auto body insurance estimator Joe Bellocchio of Arrow Body and Fender at (708) 456-9424.

Experienced Chicago Auto Body Repair.

For many people their vehicle is their most prized possession.  Have you seen that TV commercial where the lady named her car “Brad”?  “Brad” was the most important thing in her life and he got injured in a car accident.  It seems silly, but the relationship you have with your car, SUV, pickup, etc. is very personal and very real.

If your “Brad” gets injured the first thing you want to do is make sure that you are not being relegated to just any auto body repair shop because your insurance company says so.  Seek out a Chicagoland auto body repair shop that specializes ONLY in auto body repair.  You don’t need an oil change or tune-up, you need to have your vehicle look as good as new.

It is comforting to know that nearby there is a Chicago collision repair expert with nearly 7 decades of experience!  Call Arrow Body and Fender Service located in Elmwood Park.  Your father did…your grandfather did and when they did they dealt with the same family who runs the shop today.  Point to Arrow and give them a call right away at (708) 456-9424.

Parts are a HUGE Part of the Auto Repair Solution.

When your car is damaged in a collision your mind races.  It generally does not think “down the line” to the issue of what parts will be used to repair your beloved vehicle.  Obviously, you want to go to a body shop that does the job completely and efficiently with a minimum of out-of-pocket expenditure.  You still want the highest quality affordable parts as well.

The last thing in the world that you want is to pay for a particular part then have it installed, only to discover later that the part was defective.  We highly recommend OEM parts (Original Equipment Manufacturer) to ensure that your car or pick-up returns to its original condition.  If you are on a tight budget you must hire an auto body specialist who can price lower-cost parts as well.

For nearly 7 decades in Elmwood Park Illinois your neighborhood area body shop has been the choice of three generations.  You KNOW that you can trust Arrow Body and Fender because your father and grandfather did.  They will make your vehicle look as good as new.  Give Arrow Body and Fender a call today at (708) 456-9424 or visit them at 7536 W. Grand Ave. in Elmwood Park.

What Happens if Auto Damage Occurs at a Body Shop?

It is a rarity, but it also is a reality that could occur.  The shop is entrusted to repair your vehicle’s exterior and you trust them not to inflict any further damage either intentionally or unintentionally.  Things can happen when you leave your baby overnight at a shop you have never been to before.  You need to know that they are responsible for any additional repairs that may occur.

The auto liability coverage section in an auto body shop’s insurance policy pays for damages to a customer’s vehicle that are known to be caused by the shop.  If the repair shop is not responsible for the damage, then your own car insurance must pick up the bill unless the auto shop has expanded its insurance to cover any damage to vehicles in its custody and control.

It is comforting to know that there is a body shop that has stood the test of time trusted by generations for nearly 70 years.  You KNOW that you can trust Arrow Body and Fender located in Elmwood Park Illinois.  Leave your precious vehicle with them and they will repair it making it look as good as new.  Give Arrow Body and Fender a call today at (708) 456-9424 at 7536 W. Grand Ave. in Elmwood Park.

Things You Need to Know About Chicagoland Auto Body Shops.

Like it or not the inclement weather of winter results in more fender benders and repairable accidents at slower speeds.  Arrow Body and Fender wants you to be armed with the proper knowledge if you need the services of an auto body shop this winter.

Understand that you will likely be responsible for your deductible wherever you decide to go.  Remember that those “approved” shops are beholden to very tight insurers.  Not all replacement parts are created equal.  Talk to Arrow Body about the best parts that you can afford.  Don’t let a shop delay YOUR repair because they have taken on more work than they can handle this time of year.  Your car needs a shop that speaks your language.  Listen and learn what you need to know to make the proper decisions about the repair of your vehicle.

Arrow Body and Fender located in Elmwood Park Illinois has been serving generations of auto body customers for going on 68 years.  You don’t survive that long in this competitive environment unless you have pleased customer after customer.  If you have had a winter fender bender call or drive in to Arrow Body and Fender today at (708) 456-9424 at 7536 W. Grand Ave. in Elmwood Park.