Aluminum Repairs in Covina, CA

What Is Aluminum Repairs?

Aluminum repair is body and structural work on vehicles built with aluminum. Many newer trucks, SUVs, luxury cars and electric vehicles use it for panels, hoods, doors and even the main structure. Aluminum saves weight, but it behaves differently from steel when it is damaged. It needs its own tools, methods and care.

At One Stop Body Shop & Collision, we perform aluminum repairs on both the body and the structure. Our I-CAR certified technicians reshape aluminum panels, replace sections that cannot be saved and refinish them to factory standards. For structural repairs, our Brewco frame machine and measuring system bring the vehicle back to factory dimensions. Every repair starts with a free estimate.

Why Aluminum Repairs Matters in Covina, CA

Aluminum does not stretch and spring back the way steel does. It can crack where it was bent, and too much heat weakens it. A repair made with steel methods can leave a panel weaker than it looks.

Aluminum can also corrode when it touches steel dust or steel tools. That is why aluminum work should be kept apart from steel work. A careful repair keeps the panel strong and free of corrosion for years.

When Should You Consider Aluminum Repairs in Covina, CA

If your vehicle has aluminum panels or an aluminum body, have any dent or collision damage checked. Your owner's manual or our team can tell you which parts are aluminum. Even a small dent should be repaired with the right method.

Look for paint that bubbles or a white powder near a damaged spot, which can be corrosion. Cracks near a dent are a sign the metal was bent too far. Call (626) 915-2770 and we will look at the damage for you.

What We Check During Aluminum Repairs

An aluminum repair begins with a check of:

• Which panels and structural parts are aluminum
• The depth of each dent and any cracks in the metal
• Signs of corrosion on and around the damage
• The structure behind the panel and its factory dimensions
• Joints, rivets and bonded seams near the damage

How Aluminum Panels Are Repaired

Aluminum dents are worked out slowly and with care, sometimes with gentle heat to keep the metal from cracking. Pull studs are attached to the surface and used to draw the dent out a little at a time. Tools that touch aluminum should be kept for aluminum only, so steel dust never reaches it. Low spots are then filled and the panel is prepared for paint.

When a section is too damaged to repair, it is replaced. Aluminum is often joined with rivets and bonding rather than only welding, and new parts are joined the way the vehicle was built. The repaired area is protected against corrosion and painted to factory standards with paint mixed on our PPG computerized system.

Aluminum Repairs for Vehicles Near Covina, CA

One Stop Body Shop & Collision repairs aluminum vehicles from across the San Gabriel Valley. Drivers come to us from Covina, West Covina, Glendora, San Dimas, Walnut and the cities around them. From an aluminum truck hood to a Tesla's structure, we repair it the way the metal requires.

Every maker uses aluminum in different places and joins it in different ways. Our I-CAR certified technicians train on those differences. We are certified by Infiniti, Kia, Nissan, Chrysler, Dodge, RAM and Enterprise.

Why Choose One Stop Body Shop & Collision?

We have repaired vehicles in Covina since 1995, and our shop holds Gold Class I-CAR Certification and PPG Certification. Our frame machines and measuring system are in our own shop. Every car undergoes a thorough quality inspection before delivery.

Every repair starts with a free estimate, and we accept all types of insurance. We can arrange towing, a rental car, and pick-up and delivery. Call (626) 915-2770 or stop by 632 N Grand Ave to start your aluminum repair.

Is Your Vehicle Due for Aluminum Repairs in Covina, CA?

Look for these signs of aluminum damage: