Play

Radar systems aren’t just about calibration — they’re about what’s under the paint.

A Mercedes-Benz repair directive for short-range radar clearly states a limit of two total paint applications at the sensor area. One from the factory. One refinish.

Anything beyond that requires the bumper to be stripped completely or replaced.

Not everyone knows this. That’s why researching and following OEM repair procedures matters.
#821collision #oemrepair #collisionrepair #mercedesbenzrepair #radarcalibration ... See MoreSee Less

Play

Our recent video on radar-compliant paint generated tens of thousands of views and a lot of discussion.

But many of the comments missed the core issue.

Radar-compliant paint has nothing to do with avoiding speed cameras or traffic enforcement. It exists for one reason: safety.

Modern vehicles rely on ADAS systems like blind spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control. Certain paint formulations are engineered to allow radar signals to pass through properly so those systems function as designed by the manufacturer.

Using incorrect materials can interfere with sensor performance.

This is why proper repair procedures and correct formulations matter.

More on this topic soon.

#821collision #radarcompliantpaint #adasrepair #collisionrepair #autobodyrepair ... See MoreSee Less

Play

Most shops would’ve replaced the panels.

We didn’t.

This E-Type came in ripped apart, floor removed, rust hiding everywhere. Now it’s back on the jig, test fit dialed in, hidden corrosion repaired — and we’re preserving as much original metal as possible, just like the owner asked.

That means hand-formed patches.
Bead rollers. Shrinker/stretchers. English wheel work.

Real metal shaping. The kind you don’t see every day.

This isn’t a parts swap. It’s craftsmanship.

More updates coming soon.

#821collision #classiccarrestoration #metalwork #coachbuilt #jaguarrestoration ... See MoreSee Less