BODYWORK AND WELDING
Bodywork and welding can be a daunting prospect on any classic car, which is why ADO Restoration will always ensure the process is entirely transparent and our team will always suggest the most cost-effective methods of repair for your vehicle.
Our team have restored many rare and custom classic cars and appreciate there are some vehicles where panels and trim are either not available or incredibly hard to find. In instances such as this, we are happy to work with panels and parts supplied by yourself or in circumstances where no panel is available, we can fabricate panels for your classic car.
With decades of experience in vintage to classic car repair, ADO Restoration have familiarity with vehicles in all levels of condition. The team will not compromise on the quality of work and pride themselves on having the skill and determination to revive ambitious projects, even those deemed ‘too far gone’ by others.
SERVICES WE OFFER
Whilst the mechanical aspect of your classic car is important, bodywork on a classic car is a vital aspect and probably the key issue regarding the overall condition of the vehicle and problems left unattended can lead to bigger bills and larger repair jobs.
Our team of classic car bodywork specialists have a keen eye for achieving a remarkable finish in the most cost-effective manner. We have considerable experience in managing all manner of advanced classic car bodywork concerns including addressing old repairs, filler which may be hiding something suspect and considerable rot. We will have either the whole car or individual panels soda blasted to expose and remove all the areas of rust and filler in order to have a clean starting point.
As a business, we pride ourselves on being respectful and realistic; we understand that some cars may need parts fabricating or making good due to scarcity of correct panels or parts, and we will advise accordingly. Our team are also confident in classic car body work correction: putting right dubious work undertaken by previous owners.
From tight panel gaps to getting the fit and finish of each panel absolutely spot on; as we will not compromise on quality, our team work to ensure your car leaves the ADO Restoration workshop looking just as good (or even better!) than when it first left the factory.
Living in a wet climate, it is inevitable that most classic car owners will face the prospect of welding on their cherished classics at some point in their ownership.
At ADO Restoration, we take immense pride in the quality of our work using Spot, MIG or TIG welding equipment depending on the requirements. We have decades of experience in bodywork and vehicle repair, and we can undertake welding work for your classic.
All our welding is neat and uniform, and crafted with the mindset of your ensuring your classic is on the road for years to come. At ADO Restoration, we never cut corners. All rot is cut out and repaired properly with new metal.
We appreciate that for some cars, the repair panels needed are incredibly tricky to find. In this instance, we can fabricate the necessary panels needed and fit them to the car.
The team at ADO Restoration are also able to complete partially finished projects whereby the necessary welding needed for your classic car has surpassed what you are able to do at home.
Put simply, no matter how advanced the rust may be, the team at ADO Restoration will approach the work with expertise, enthusiasm, and care and will advise you on the best course of action.
If you have dented your classic car and are looking for somebody to repair the damage, ADO Restoration can get your vehicle looking good as new again.
Our team at ADO Restoration will provide an estimate for all proposed repairs of dented classic cars and within the estimate it will detail what will be involved in repairing the accidental damage to your car and how much it will be.
If the damage to your classic is more pronounced and requires new panels or fabrication, the team have experience in repairing classic cars after accidents and collisions and will be happy to discuss the possibility of conducting the necessary repairs.
The worst has happened, and you are not sure what to do. Fixing your classic car after an accident can be an emotional and costly business; working out what to do with your insurance company and trying to ascertain how much it will cost to repair your classic to look as good as new.
At ADO Restoration, we recognise that after an accident, it can be difficult to know where to begin and want to make things as easy and straightforward as possible for you.
We can provide an estimate of repair for your insurer, fully itemised, and provide an assessment of your car to give you peace of mind on how to proceed. Our team always seek to provide you with the most cost-effective way of returning your classic car to the condition it was before the accident.
As a company, we also seek to reuse, refurbish, and repair original parts as much as possible, meaning that your car will retain as much originality as possible post-accident.
We can support all stages of your classic car accident repair including bodywork, welding, parts refurbishment, any fabrication which may be needed and final paintwork and paint correction.
The finishing touch to bodywork repairs is a fresh paint job for your classic car or paint correction.
At ADO Restoration, we liaise with experienced suppliers who collaborate closely with our team to undertake paintwork including full resprays, paint correction, fixing crazed paintwork, chipped paintwork and paint which is scratched or damaged.
Our in-house team of specialists will ensure your treasured classic is ready for any paint work and manage the process for you; meaning one point of contact and access to a wealth of industry professionals for your cherished classic.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
"The ADO Restoration team are great, they have almost totally restored my Rover Mini Rio to a car that is in a better condition than it rolled off the production line! With the help of the ADO team, I am able to keep her on the road as my daily driver. They not only gives sound advice on what parts to acquire, but also do their research and go the extra mile. Lovely people who do a great job!"
"I have known Paul for many years, Ed for slightly less and have worked with both of them on joint projects. Each of them was highly skilled in the restoration of classic cars, Minis in particular! Since semi-retirement, I have been able to pass several of my customers onto them. I have done this in full confidence that work would be carried out to a high very standard."
"I’ve known Ed over 10 years and he’s worked on many of my classics! Ed has done all sorts for me including clutches, brakes, fuel systems and other jobs I have needed to keep my classics on the road. Whilst I am happy to do a lot of work on my cars myself, if I need a hand with something a bit more complex, there is nobody else I’d call other than ADO Restoration."