Painting an entire car has become a popular subject as of late. Is it an effort to restore an older car when things are uncertain or is it just love for a particular vehicle? I think it could be both or either. Whatever your reason, I want you to know Allston Collision Center is a premier shop with the utmost quality controls, state of the art equipment, and a killer guarantee.

Car Paint Jobs

We take the process of painting your vehicle very seriously. You can read how it’s done on our automotive painting service page. It is not the type of job where you paint over the current color. The process takes an incredible amount of time and labor. When you change the color with us, we prep and paint everything including inside the doorjambs, underside hood and trunk, etc. Allston Collision Center will not try to sell you a lower cost paint job just to add on more charges as the job goes on. We guarantee our work for as long as a client owns their car.

Despite popular belief, just because there is damage doesn’t mean you need a full paint job. The talent of our technicians is exceptional. We can localize a repair, color match and paint damaged areas. We frequently have training and are always on the cutting edge of the latest in color, color matching and blending. This is why our guarantee lasts as long as it does.

How Much Does it Cost to Paint a Car?

To be honest, an entire paint job starts at roughly $4,000.00 as of September, 2020. This doesn’t include imperfections that may need to be addressed or the effects of the Pandemic we currently find ourselves in. Allston Collision Center is committed to our customers and wants them to be as prepared as possible for the costs included in doing a full paint job.

Check out our before and after photos on Instagram and Facebook. We are constantly posting pictures of different vehicles that we have worked on.

Please reach out to us for information. You can submit a request online, or call 617-254-8200.

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I came from a completely different work environment and had been out of work for almost three years.   I allowed myself to think I could absolutely bring something to the table.  How exciting, and frightening, to take an established business and create something new while paying tribute to a family legacy.  Dave had passed, Mick had retired, and Paul was looking for something but not sure what that something was.  I was to create the facelift Allston Collision Center, Inc. needed.

Over the years we have done many facelifts, i.e., in 2008 a new logo and major relaunch when we went green.  In 2016 the Multi-Mig welding machine was added to encompass all aluminum work, and we became ICAR certified.  Over varying years we have updated computers, paint, and equipment.

Eighteen years later Allston Collision Center received another major facelift in a more functional way.  The office has been completely redone including paint, rug and yes we got rid of the used furniture, and we upgraded to our modular desks!

The paint shop has also been a recipient of the facelift process.   We have always maintained our systems to keep them in the best working order, but this year the spray booth was taken apart from floor to filters.  We were able to add a clean room which acts as a prep and paint station and increases our productivity.  The building interior received new paint and floor, and the air handlers were reworked as well.  We documented the paint shop’s facelift with this photo.  I hope you don’t mind I’m breaking the fourth wall!

Paul and I have weathered many changes in our personal and professional lives.  We have invested time, sweat and money into this business and it has rewarded us for being persistent.

I started at Allston Collision Center not realizing I could make big changes in this small part of the world, but I did, and I am proud of having done so.  I am happy I took the opportunity when it knocked.

My children are 20 and 19 now, and I am lucky to say they are well adjusted after all of my decisions.

I took the LEAP and found my own facelift.

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An Allston Collision Center Tip: This foe oxidizes, grows and destroys auto paint work. Early treatment will be the key in fighting the problem. As soon as you see it coming wiping it with naval jelly might delay the process. Naval jelly should not damage the paint and will slow down the rusting process.

Another Tip from the experts: Preventing a problem is better than having a problem to fix. It if can’t be helped, employ a professional auto body repair shop as early as possible and they may be able to safe you the eyesore down the road

Restoration Tip: If you are restoring a rusted vehicle and it has extensive damage – take it to a professional and do not attempt yourself unless you are versed in this type of work. Painting over a rust spot will not help the problem and it will give you headaches down the line. Look for dents, scratches or any other blemish and repair it ASAP!

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1. Not using the right sandpaper: The most common mistake is the preparation of the car. Keep in mind all sand papers are not created equal and in a paint project it must be the correct one. Preparation is the key to good paintwork.
2. Proper curing time for paint: Do not apply paint layers all at once. You can cause bubbling. The curing of paint is best done at a reputable body shop with a proper paint booth.
3. Using old paint products: When you use old paint products or when products are not stored at proper room temperature their quality is reduced.
4. Weather conditions: there is a recommended temperature range for painting a car and it can really only be achieved at a reputable body shop with a proper spray booth. Otherwise you are fighting all of Mother Nature’s elements. If the conditions are not spot on the paint will discolor, blush, bubble and more than likely pick up all the particles (dust and whatnot) surrounding the space.

In short, doing this type of work “in the backyard” is not recommended. This is a job for a professional!

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