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Levels of restoration
LEVEL 1: CONCOURSE DE”ELEGANCE In show judging this vehicle is likely to win honors in it‘s class.
It has ceased to be an automobile or motorcycle and has become a work of art. Extreme care is taken during transport and storage and the vehicle is rarely driven. Level 1 is for strict original authenticity and maximum professional standards in all areas. Requiring the use of blocking, as well as original parts and equipment, the cost of the restoration for types of vehicles is considerably greater. THINGS TO EXPECT: - Level 1 will be a frame off restoration
- Use of all original parts, use of NOS parts is kept to a minimum or as needed
- Priming and blocking phase will be completed up to and until the vehicle is perfect i.e.: no waves in body and all bodylines matched evenly
- Little to no machine sanding with almost all sanding done by hand to ensure the best quality
- Paint to original manufactures specifications
- All chrome, molding and exterior pieces will be removed
- Extensive care will be taken in the paint prep process. Finer grits of sandpaper will be used at more intervals.
LEVEL 2: HIGH SHOW QUALITY Except for close inspection, this vehicle may appear as a Level 1. This type of vehicle will take top honors in judged shows, except when squared off against a Level 1. This vehicle is driven for pleasure. Some minor defects are inherent, due to the cost reducing procedures like wire feed welding to patch panels. Fine tolerance of skim coat and use of NOS parts. In all a superior restoration that does not have the preparation of Level 1. THINGS TO EXPECT: - Fine tolerances of standard fill (1/8 inch or under)
- Use of NOS or reproduction parts in place of original parts in some cases
- Vehicle is primed and blocked twice
- Fine grit sandpaper used in sanding
- Vehicle will be wet sanded before painting
- Moderate polishing will be performed to elimate dirt specks and imperfections in vehicle paint
- Frame off restoration will be performed strictly under consent of customers and is sometimes necessary or recommended. This will raise the cost significantly
- Majority of blocking and sanding will be done by hand, but machine sanding will be utilized when appropriate
- Paint will normally be of a base coat/clear coat. Customer may change accordingly
- Chrome molding will be removed
- Doors, hood and deck lid will be removed
- Most panels will be fully skim coated for straightness
- Most bodylines will be matched. If not all.
Every customer can customize their project to suit their needs and desires. Below is a list of optional features that can be added to projects at an additional cost. Most of these options can be used in conjunction with others while others require special applications - Frame off Restoration
- Interior Detailing
- Extra Priming and Blocking
- Specialized Art and Graphic Work
- Special Custom Mixed Paints
- Re-Chroming or Chrome Painting
- Frame Undercoating
- Powder Coating
- Sound Mat Damper
- Custom Upholstery
- Additional Base or Clear Coats
- Extra Polishing and Buffing
- Custom Metal Fabrication
- Custom Paint Effects, Flames, Pin Striping, Airbrush and Graphic or Mural Design
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Level 1 & 2 
