Vehicle Reconditioning Cost Comparison
Dealer Vehicle Reconditioning Information:
Are you reexamining your vehicle reconditioning costs in a effort to improve on the bottom line? We both understand that the market has moved away from a selling cars focus to one of purchasing at the right price. After all, no matter how sharp your reconditioning costs are. For vehicles that have been purchased at the wrong price there’s very little that can be done to save the margin. However, for vehicles purchased at the right price the vehicle reconditioning costs simply become a cost of doing business where the cost and benefits are accepted by the consumer.
Both vehicle wholesale price and vehicle reconditioning costs influence the sale price of the vehicle. However, a well presented and priced vehicle is less likely to be talked down in price or walked away from in favour of another. The purchaser instantly gets a ‘ready to take home’ feeling and the deal is on its way to being done.
A significant part of vehicle reconditioning cost are panel and paint repair. Having your panel and paint repairs up to standard is key to creating the first impression WOW factor. Every body knows the bright and shiny – gotta have it effect. Yet, getting that effect can be time consuming and costly. Not so!
That’s where Final Touch has mastered the paint surface reconditioning art. Since 1993 FINAL TOUCH have been the go-to company, providing industry leading vehicle reconditioning at a fraction of full resprays. Now, I know we can’t and don’t proclaim to be able to fix everything. However, we are masters of what we do best, and we do at a fraction of the cost you might otherwise spend and in a fraction of the time. Whats more, it’s totally unique in providing an incredibly smooth finish.
Like many of our clients say, ‘if you’re not already using Final Touch, you should be!”
Automotive Reconditioning Comparison Table
| Item | Time Frame | Expected Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional respray outsourced off site | 2-3 Days | $800 - $1,200 |
| Final Touch SMART repairs | 1-2 Hours Chips only 3-4 Hours Full | $160 - $200 From $250 |
| Example: 50 Used Vehicles | ||
| Item | Total | Recovered Costs |
| Outsourced respray repairs | $800 per car TTL $40,000 | $0 |
| Final Touch SMART repairs | From $160 - $450 TTL $8000 - $22,500 | $32,000 - $17,500 |
It’s the ‘Spray and Wipe’ Automotive Paint Stone Chip Repair Process that really sets it apart. The S.M.A.R.T (Small Area Repair Technology) ‘Final Touch’ process is unique in its ability of achieving an exceptionally smooth chip repair. What’s more, it has been setting the benchmark for the S.M.A.R.T Paint repair industry in New Zealand since 1993.
It’s easy to see how this process of airbrushing paint into the chip greatly enhances the vehicle’s appearance. With over 20 years of continued system development Final Touch has developed an unparalleled yet simple process that has stood the test of time. The process is NOT a coloured polish system or ink. We replace the missing paint with carefully matched autmotive grade paint providing a blended smooth look. Disguising the appearance of chips, while protecting your vehicles look and value.
The Final Touch process can make an average vehcile exceptional and SOLD significantly quicker.
HOW THE FINAL TOUCH THREE STAGE
Full Cut Polish and Stone Chip Repair Process Works
One.
Prepare the paint surface to highest achievable standard, cleaning the surface of all contaminants. Including, tar, bee pollen, water calcification spotting and other environmental pollution. This allows the surface to be cut polished and clarity finished to a glass like deep gloss look.
Two.
Carefully match a colour that provides a smooth blended look for each repaired stone chip. Spray the paint directly into the chip filling it from bottom to top – slightly over-flowing. The paint is applied in a manner that reduces shrinkage through the drying process, providing for a strong long lasting automotive paint grade finish, protecting the damaged area and preserving the look and feel.
Three.
Following a correct amount of drying time, the excess paint (overflow) is gently wiped back from the surface. This is achieved through the use of unique Formula. Formula 184/185 are what sets our system apart from others, designed to allow upper layers of paint to be removed without stripping the paint from the chip itself, the gentle formulation also ensures that the colour-match stays true which is particularly important in lighter colours and metallic paints. It also has the added benefit of a polishing action that actually enhances the gloss and finish of the original paint finish.
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Final Touch Reconditioned Vehicles – Gallery
A collection of vehicles reconditioned for dealer sale, by Final Touch operators.
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What Types Of Repairs Can Be Done?
The Final Touch Small Area Repair Technology (S.M.A.R.T) repair process can deal with just about any car paint defect. The Final Touch process specialises in repairing stone chips.
- Clean back the chip
- Colour match the paint
- Spray Paint into the chip (where feasible)
- Allow the paint to dry back
- Remove excess paint with their unique Formula 184
Other areas where the Final Touch guys shine are in paint reconditioning. Full cut polish and clarity refine, that gives a full mirror finish.
- Water Spot Removal
- Corrective Cut Polish Clarity Refine
- Paint Protection
- Interior Protection
- Interior Exterior Detailing
What Brands & Equipment Do You Use?
Final Touch use the best products from Meguiar’s and Rupe’s. When Combined these brands provide exceptionally high levels of paint correction while protecting & preserving the clear coat. It’s important to note that many ‘groomer’ still use the older rotary style machines which easily burn the clear coat and leave holograms and swirls etched into the paint surface.
In contrast, you will find the Final Touch guys are right up with the play on international detailing standards. What’s more, the Final Touch guys have there very own edge on the stone chip repair market, with their spray and wipe chip repair process.
Tip & Tricks For Maintaining That Shine
When cleaning a vehicle try to remove the heavier dirt items with a higher pressure wash. Follow this with a good emulsifying cleaner that releases the dirt form the paint surface. Minimising scratching. Wash top down, cleaning the wheels last with a specific brush. Always dry the vehicle back and never wash hot paint, as this risks etching in water spots.
Our recommendation is toi use a high quality sealant like DurSeal or OptiCoat Pro, to minimise the need for polishing and waxing. However, when polishing or waxing, ensure the paint surface is cool and vehicle is away form direct sunlight. Apply in uniform motion following manufacturers directions.
Often forgotten until it's really bad. Care of your vehicle glass is important for the long term value and overall feeling of ownership. If your glass has got water spots on it, it's possible we may be able to remove them. However, some glass is quite soft and very easily etched by water spots.
The Final Touch Gurantee To You
You will find the guys at Final Touch treat your vehicle with the respect they would have for their own and undertake their services in a professional manner. Seeking the highest possible standards. Having discussed the process and expected results with you before hand. If for any reason you are unhappy with their service feel free to contact them and arrange a visit to put it right.