Automotive Paint Service
Affordable Paint Jobs for All Types of Vehicles
For more than six decades Schaeffer Truck & Auto Body has helped millions of customers with their painting services. So whether you need a paint job for your car, truck, or any other vehicle, we focus on making the experience simple, straightforward, and supremely affordable. Let one of our technicians give you a free estimate and get your paintwork perfect!
Car Painting Services
It doesn’t matter what is under the hood, your car is only as good as your paintwork. When was the last time you looked at your paintwork? It’s now time to upgrade the aesthetics of your weather-beaten vehicle with a whole new sheen so your old vehicle looks brand new.
Our Paint Packages
Basic Paint
If you are looking to refresh the appearance of your vehicle, our basic service comes with a one-year warranty and guarantees your car has the attractive color and gloss that makes it look like you bought it yesterday!
Preferred Paint
Our preferred service comes with a long-standing warranty, and is the next step up from our Basic Paint service, ensuring that you can drive your car away in the knowledge that it is a resilient machine with the most up to date finish.
Premium Paint
Our premium service comes with an extended warranty and offers the highest level of finish and color that will make sure your vehicle goes the distance.
The Schaeffer Auto Painting Process: Precision and Quality
Achieving a flawless, durable finish requires a systematic approach. Our I-CAR certified technicians follow a rigorous process that ensures outstanding results that will stand up to the unique challenges of the Chicagoland climate.
1. Detailed Surface Preparation (The Key to Durability)
The quality of a paint job is determined by the preparation. We thoroughly wash, degrease, and sand the vehicle to ensure a perfectly smooth surface. Any existing damage—including dents, scratches, and rust—is repaired and sealed. This crucial step ensures superior adhesion and prevents future peeling or blistering.
2. Advanced Paint Color Matching
Our technicians use state-of-the-art computerized systems to perform expert color matching. We precisely analyze your vehicle’s existing paint code, taking into account factory variations and current fading levels, to create a perfect match. This is especially vital for seamlessly blending new paint into existing panels after collision repair.
3. Professional Paint Application
We use high-quality, eco-friendly automotive paints and apply multiple layers of base coat and clear coat in a dust-free, climate-controlled environment. This meticulous application process provides the depth, shine, and UV protection necessary to maintain a vibrant finish for years.
4. Curing and Flawless Finishing
After the paint cures, we perform wet sanding and buffing to eliminate any minor imperfections, leaving a smooth, mirror-like finish that meets or exceeds original manufacturer standards.
More Than Just Collision Repair: Paint Correction & Restoration
Our expertise extends beyond accident repair. If your paint has lost its luster due to age, environmental exposure, or minor damage, we can restore its shine and protect its value.
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Repairing Deep Scratches and Chips: We isolate and repair focused damage, seamlessly blending the repaired area with the surrounding paint without requiring a full panel repaint.
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Faded Paint Restoration: UV damage and oxidation cause paint to look dull, particularly common after years of exposure on Elk Grove Village parking lots. We remove the damaged layer and apply new, protective clear coats to revitalize your vehicle’s appearance.
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Paint Protection: We offer durable protective coatings designed to resist the corrosive effects of winter road salt, acid rain, and other environmental contaminants that are common in our service area.
Why Choose Schaeffer Auto Body for Car Paint Work Near You?
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Local Expertise Since 1956: We’ve been serving Elk Grove Village and surrounding suburbs since 1956, giving us unmatched knowledge of how local climate and road conditions affect vehicle longevity.
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I-CAR Certified Technicians: Our team is trained in the latest corrosion repair techniques and uses industry-leading tools to ensure a safe, permanent fix, not just a temporary cover-up.
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Guaranteed Workmanship: We stand behind our repairs. Ask about our warranty on all rust repair work and collision work.
For trusted, quality rust services, Schaeffer Auto Body is the right choice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The cost is determined by several factors, including:
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The Scope of the Work: Spot repair and blending (less expensive) vs. a full, overall vehicle repaint (more expensive).
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Vehicle Size: Larger vehicles require more paint and labor.
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Paint Quality: We use high-quality, durable automotive paints, which cost more than low-grade options but ensure superior longevity and finish.
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Surface Preparation: Extensive prep work, such as repairing dents, rust, or peeling, will increase the final cost.
We offer a free, written estimate that clearly details the material, labor, and process required for your specific job.
Yes, absolutely. We use advanced computerized color-matching systems (spectrophotometers) to analyze your vehicle’s specific paint code, factoring in any natural fading. This allows us to precisely mix and apply the paint to ensure a seamless and undetectable blend between the repaired and original panels.
Fading and peeling are primarily caused by the breakdown of the clear coat due to:
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UV Rays: Prolonged exposure to sunlight without protection accelerates oxidation and dulls the color.
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Environmental Contaminants: Bird droppings, tree sap, and acid rain (common in polluted areas) can burn through the protective clear coat.
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Road Salt and Chemicals: In winter, road salt is highly corrosive and eats away at the finish, leading to chips, bubbles, and peeling if not washed off promptly.
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Improper Washing: Using harsh chemicals or abrasive tools can scratch and strip the clear coat.
A high-quality, professionally applied paint job, using premium materials and proper surface preparation, is designed to last the life of your vehicle—typically 10 years or more. The longevity depends heavily on the paint quality, the thoroughness of the prep work (which we never cut corners on), and how well you maintain the finish against harsh elements like Chicago-area road salt and extreme temperatures.
Learn About Our History, Values, and Expertise in Auto Repair
Schaeffer Auto Body, in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, is the area’s leading auto body shop serving Elk Grove Village, Des Plaines and surrounding areas since 1956. We specialize in collision repair, paintless dent repair, auto glass repair and installation, mechanical service and much more. We honor all major insurance companies. Evening and Saturday estimates available by appointment.
70 Years in Business
I-CAR Gold Certified
ASE Certified
