Hatch Auto Body & Repair

Much of the blasting media we use on cars does not damage the windows, rubber, stainless steel, or even chrome. This means that we spend less time covering exposed areas, saving you money and aggravation.

Once the frame of your damaged car has been properly aligned, your repair technicians will begin to repair or replace damaged body parts. Less serious dents can be pulled out or knocked out using a variety of special tools.

When painting your car, patience is one of the greatest virtues you can have. It is important that every coat dry thoroughly before the next coat is applied, especially the primer. If not, the finished product will look sloppy, gloppy, and haphazard.

If you get a new car with an undercoating from the dealer, keep in mind that undercoatings typically wear off within as little as one year. Worn, patchy undercoating can be a detriment, especially when water and other elements get trapped under the coat and erode the metal/

What does your car’s paint color say about you? If you like your car white, some psychologists say that you like to present a modern face to the world, which is the same reason hip companies like Apple tend to sway towards white.

There is ultra violet (UV) protection on your car all the way through the paint, but most of it migrates to the top as the paint of cross-links along with the thinner solvents and particulates - the paint is also softer below this level.

Virtually all early cars had the radiators in the front of the vehicle. This led to a number of accidents in which the radiator was the main casualty. Max Paul of Philadelphia opened one of the first radiator repair shops in the country in 1905.

Do you live in a hot climate? You may want to choose a color based on the climate you live in. Let’s say you live somewhere very hot. You probably would not want a dark color then, as it would attract heat.

When is the last time you rotated your tires? Remember that tire rotation and tire replacement should be part of your routine vehicle maintenance.

Even the best painters tape off the car or bike before they start. Those details are one of the reasons they're the best. Paint comes out in a spray of tiny particles. Not only does the tape keep the paint out of where it doesn't belong, but it keeps the blast from kicking up dust that could get under the paint.

There are many varieties of car paints. Urethane, for example, can be used over anything and lasts a very long time. However, urethane paint is also extremely toxic and you must take heavy protective precautions when using it.

During World War II, GTAW or gas tungsten arc welding came into its own. It worked on stainless steel and aluminum, and was one of the only methods that could be used to weld magnesium parts used in fighter planes.