The art ofclassic carrestoration
Bare metal to clearcoat, under one roof in Santee. Frame-off builds, period-correct refreshes, restomods, and paint that holds its reflection. A real restoration is measured in months, not days. We take the time it takes.
Since 2008
Restoring and refinishing in Santee.
A+ rated with the BBB
Straight answers, no surprises.
Classic and modern
Show builds and daily drivers.
Metal tells the truth. Strip a car down and you find out what it has really been through — and what it will take to make it right.
We have been doing this in Santee since 2008. Classic restoration, custom and stock paint, collision work, frame straightening. Show cars and work trucks share the same booth and the same standard.
The build, one panel at a time
Bare metal → clearcoat
- 01
Stripped
Paint and filler off. Every flaw visible. Nothing hidden.
- 02
Bodywork
Metal worked straight. Gaps set. Blocked until the reflection runs true.
- 03
Color
Sealed, then color laid down wet — custom mix or factory match.
- 04
Clearcoat
Clear, cut, and buffed. The light stops bending and starts reflecting.
What happens in the shop
Everything a car needs, in one building
Classic Car Restoration
Full frame-off builds, period-correct refreshes, and restomods.
Custom & Stock Paint
Full repaints, factory color matching, single-panel work.
Auto Body & Collision
Collision damage repaired and refinished to match.
Frame & Alignment
Frame straightening, frame and axle service, wheel alignment.
Paintless Dent Repair
Dents pushed out and touch-up done without a full repaint.
Modern Body & Paint
Audi and other daily drivers get the same standard as the classics.
Recent builds
The work
In their words
A straight shooter
I did most of the mechanical work on my 1949 Mercury myself and brought it here to finish the build. Every outstanding issue was resolved.
— 1949 Mercury owner
They did all the bodywork and paint on the car, and made it mechanically sound.
— Classic build customer
The paint on my Ranger's hood and cab roof was peeling. The shop planned the repair with me, and the finished truck looks amazing.
— Ford Ranger owner
Great to work with. Straight shooters, honest, and real value for the amount of labor and skill a job like this takes.
— Restoration customer
Picked up my Audi Q5 and I am very happy with the work.
— Audi Q5 owner
No forms. Just call the shop.
(619) 840-7569
Tell us what you have and what you want done. Monday through Friday, 8 to 5.