Auto Body Repair Process

Vehicle drop off at Tilton Body Works in Jackson and Lakewood, NJ

Step 1: Vehicle Drop Off

  • Vehicle In
  • Tagged keys
  • Computer input
  • Waiting for insurance authorization
  • Photos were taken of the vehicle
  • Damage assessed
  • Parts ordered & work orders distributed
Body shop repairs at Tilton Body Works in Jackson and Lakewood, NJ

Step 2: Body Shop Repairs

  • The vehicle assigned to a technician
  • The technician inspects repairs to be done
  • Body repairs in process
Painting at Tilton Body Works in Jackson and Lakewood, NJ

Step 3: Painting

  • Vehicle prepped in Paint Dept.
  • Sanding
  • Initial primer
  • Bodywork inspection
  • Final primers
  • Sealers, masking
  • In paint booth
  • Color & clear sprayed
  • Paint drying
Buffing and Striping at Tilton Body Works in Jackson and Lakewood, NJ

Step 4: Buffing & Striping

  • The vehicle is wet-sanded & buffed
  • Pinstriping
  • Rock guard
  • Two-tone
  • Bumpers
Reassembly and Trim out at Tilton Body Works in Jackson and Lakewood, NJ

Step 5: Reassembley & Trim-Out

  • Installation of lamps, A/C, moldings, grills, doors, trim, etc.
  • Mechanical suspension
  • Front–end alignment
  • Noise/electrical
Cleaning at Tilton Body Works in Jackson and Lakewood, NJ

Step 6: Cleaning

  • Wash vehicle
  • Vacuum
  • Clean windows
  • Touch–up
  • Wax
Quality Assurance at Tilton Body Works in Jackson and Lakewood, NJ

Step 7: Quality Assurance

  • Service Advisor does 22 point checklist
  • The customer called when the vehicle is ready
Customer pick-up at Tilton Body Works in Jackson and Lakewood, NJ

Step 8: Customer Pick-up

  • You pick up your vehicle!