When will my car be ready?

The following are steps that are taken to get your car repaired and you back on the road:

Step 1: Vehicle is Disassembled & Inspected Vehicle is being taken apart to see all damage on vehicle Photos documenting the inner damage are taken Insurance company authorizes the repair amount Vehicle owner authorizes repairs to begin	Step 2: Awaiting Parts from Supplier Parts order is faxed to the parts vendor Vendor confirms parts order and options Vendor notifies Sacramento Body and Paint of any back ordered parts G&R Body and Paint receives the parts for the repairs
Step 3: Vehicle in Structural Realignment Vehicle set up on unibody/full frame repair equipment Realign structure of the vehicle to factory specifications GDS sonic measuring device confirms structure measurements are within factory tolerance	Step 4: Vehicle in Body Department New panels prepared and installed on the vehicle Panels for repair are prepared and completed Glass noted for removal is taken out. Damage to the inner panels is repaired All work inspected, initial tests done, ready to move to the paint department
Step 5: Vehicle being Prepared for Paint Application Primer and sealers applied to body parts Primers are sanded to prepare surface for topcoating vehicle pressure washed to remove contaminants and sanding residue Chemical cleaning done to grease and contaminant residue Vehicle bagged to eliminate overspray Vehicle panels to be refinished are masked off	Step 6: Vehicle in Paint Application Department Vehicle placed into down draft spray booth oven Vehicle undergoes a multi-step refinishing process Vehicle finish is baked at 140 degrees for 20 minutes Vehicle taken to cool down area
Step 7: Vehicle is being Polished Removal of any slight surface imperfection by sanding with 2000 grit sandpaper Polish finish to mirror shine with foam buffing pads Remove excess compound residue and unmask vehicle	Step 8: Vehicle is being Reassembled All systems reinstalled into vehicle (a/c, cooling, brake) Vehicle put back together and trim reinstalled All repairs checked by technician for correctness
Step 9: Vehicle is in Final Quality Control Vehicle undergoes up to 124 point inspection depending on severity of the damage Quality control manager checks for correctness, fit, and finish of the repairs performed Vehicle allowed into detail for cleaning of vehicle to begin	Step 10: Vehicle is in Final Wash Department Vehicle interior cleaned Vehicle exterior cleaned Repairs checked again for correctness All remaining compound removed Repair areas glazed and final inspection by the RPM performed
Vehicle is Finished All insurance paperwork finalized Payments and guarantee of payments arranged with the insurance company Owner informed the vehicle is completed Owner and shop schedule time for vehicle to be picked up