Minnetonka Collision ensures precise color matching through advanced technology and tailored techniques, preserving the value and appearance of every vehicle.

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Examine the sophisticated art and science of color matching in auto repair. We delve into the challenges, technological advances, and best practices that ensure flawless results, showcasing how Minnetonka Collision Center excels in restoring vehicles to their pristine condition with perfect color matching.

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If you need to address scratches or chips vehicle’s paint job, you need to find an auto body repair shop that specializes in precision paint color matching. With many vehicles, paint colors can be difficult to match, especially if there’s a custom paint job or the manufacturer uses specialty coatings that aren’t widely available.

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When talking about car maintenance, most car owners think about what’s under the hood. Here at Minnetonka Collision, we care about how great your car looks as well as how well it runs. Once your car reaches 100,000 miles, we recommend that you bring it to our auto body shop so they can detail it from front to back. Your car may have a few miles on it, but we can keep it looking beautiful throughout its life with our comprehensive auto body repair service.

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At Minnetonka Collision Center, we paint used and damaged cars every single day. Our entire crew of professional know what it takes to match the paint on your car in a seamless manner and with zero flaws. For this reason, we strongly suggest that you bring your car for paint repairs or touch ups instead of doing it yourself. Here’s why:

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Hailstorms can cause some significant damage to your vehicle in a very short period. When it happens, it can catch you off-guard. So what do you do after your car has been pelted by hail? Here is our step-by-step guide to help you.

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A storm can cause a lot of damage to your vehicle. Hail can leave dings and dents in the car, high water levels can damage water underneath the carriage of the car, and debris flying around in high winds can chip, crack or break your windows...the list goes on. If your car has been through a storm and you suspect there may be damage or you can see the damage, you may be wondering what steps a collision center, such as Minnetonka Collision in Plymouth, MN, takes to ensure all of the damage is spotted and repaired. Here are the steps that are followed when checking for and repairing car storm damage:

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Hail can be damaging to the body of your vehicle. The amount of damage that is caused depends on the size of the hail and how fast it fell onto your car. If your car has dents or dings in it from hail, you will likely want your car repaired. Hail damage can affect the appearance of your car and the value. There are three techniques that are typically used to repair hail damage, depending on the severity of the damage. Here are the three techniques that we use at Minnetonka Collision.

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If your paintjob is scratched, or if you’ve been in an accident where your vehicle needs major body work, you need a high-quality paintjob to restore your car or truck’s aesthetic. The process of painting a car is a delicate one, requiring an experienced auto repair technician to match the color of your existing paintjob with the new coat. The matching process normally leverages technology to find the perfect match.

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Bad weather and hail can change the aesthetic of your entire vehicle, impacting everything from your paintjob and windshield to your door panels. Hail can even wreak havoc on the interior of your vehicle, if the storm is intense or your convertible top is down. Below are some examples of how solid precipitation can damage your vehicle.

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