AIRPORT BODY SHOP

From a supermarket car park "ding" to a major rear end collision, we have the equipment and expertise to repair it. We can repair most vehicle damage - the main exception is where the repair would compromise vehicle safety. We aim to carry out all our repairs as cost-effectively and reasonably priced as possible. Many a dent can be remedied without respraying. Large panels on vans can often be repaired without a labour intensive strip-down. Plant and Equipment (listed below) includes two JIG's to realign damaged chassis, welding systems that can save stripping the vehicle down and replicate original factory welds and painting systems that accurately match the vehicle's actual colour. We also have wheel and headlamp realignment facilities.

We offer a courtesy car service to Airport Bodyworks customers. Airport Bodyshop prides itself on its paintshop facilities and expertise. With today's paint being one of the most expensive commodities in repair work, it's important to get your respray exactly right. Paint ages and fades so it's not enough to buy in a specific colour. That's why we have no less than two water-based paint mixing systems and an intelligent paint scale linked to a paint management system to ensure the perfect match. Today's water-based paints require highly specialised plant to ensure longevity and a perfect finish.

To activate the paint's chemicals and ensure its components lock together, panels are sprayed and then baked in our low bake spray oven for 30 minutes. Skill also plays a major part in our paintshop services. That's why we can offer a customised paintwork service, painting vehicles to any owner-specified colour scheme and design. We are also in the process of trying to acheive carbon trust funding for a radical new type of paint, which uses UV technology as part of the curing process, as opposed to traditional baking. This is a considerable saving heat and burnt fuel expenditure.