Auto Body-Collision Repair-Car Paint in Fremont-Hayward-Union City-San Francisco Bay

Reaching the Checkered Flag!

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Mon, 3 Feb 2025 13:06:00 -0800

19 years have flown by since I opened Almost Everything Auto Body. The job was a lot of fun. I met so many great customers, employees and suppliers. And we had an ever-changing collection of cars to "play with." Thanks so much to my team for doing great work and keeping customers happy. You were the key to our success and I will be forever grateful. Thanks also to our many loyal customers and suppliers who in many cases came to be friends. I'm planning to see the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Goodwood Festival of Speed. And I'm usually hanging around Monterey for Pebble Beach Car Week, the Monterey Historic Races and I always enjoy prototype & GT-style racing at Laguna Seca and Sonoma (I still call it Sears Point.) So I hope to see you there soon!

As for the future of the shop, I've sold it to G&C Auto Body, a San Francisco Bay Area family-owned chain. Their signs should go up in February 2025. They have a great reputation for collision repair and most of Almost Everything's employees will be continuing with them.

For the type of complete-car paint jobs that have been Almost Everything's claim to fame, I know there are not a lot of shops offering this type of service and many of you have expressed your disappointment that we are closing. A few old customers and friends have expressed interest in reviving the Almost Everything name so that economical, complete car paint jobs will continue in the Bay Area. Stay tuned, hopefully this part of the story may continue somewhere in the future.

Thanks again,

Frank Barnard
President, Almost Everything Auto Body

1992 BMW 850i- Complete Car Paint Job

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Fri, 3 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0800

This customer brought in their 1992 BMW 380i for a complete car paint job. They chose our Enamel Single Stage paint with our Basic sealer. We repaired a dent on the driver side fender, dents on both left and right doors and stress cracks and a gouge on the rear bumper. Once repairs were completed we sanded the delaminating (peeling) paint and it was ready for the paint booth. The customer was thrilled with the results and the 850i was back on the road!

Coupons, Sales & Special Deals

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:27:00 -0800

Coupons for great discounts on auto paint, rental cars and bumper paint. Pick the one that gives you the best deal!

MORE: Collision Repair - Spot Repair

2004 Mazda Miata- Overall Paint Job

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:13:00 -0800

This customer brought in their 2004 Mazda Miata for a complete paint job. They chose our Enamel Single Stage paint with our basic sealer. We sanded out any minor chips and scratches along with sanding any delaminating (peeling) paint and some surface rust forming on the front windshield frame. After the prep was done, the vehicle went into the paint booth and it came out looking brand new!

2017 Mazda CX5- Customer Pay Collision Repair

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:03:00 -0800

This customer brought in their 2017 Mazda CX5 for an out of pocket collision repair. We replaced the from bumper, wheel opening molding and the mounting bracket on the passenger side of the vehicle. Once the bumper was done being prepped we painted it, installed the new parts and the vehicle was back on the road looking as good as new!

Coupons, Sales & Special Deals

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:55:00 -0700

Coupons for great discounts on auto paint, rental cars and bumper paint. Pick the one that gives you the best deal!

MORE: Collision Repair - Spot Repair

2009 Lexus IS250- Overall Paint Job

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0700

This customer brought in their 2009 Lexus IS250 for an complete paint job to correct vandalism. They chose our Enamel single stage paint with our basic sealer. We sanded off the peeling paint on the front left door. The vandalism left deep scratches on all the panels of the vehicle which we sanded out with our Chip & Scratch Major sanding package. Once the scratches were sanded out we got the car in the booth. Unfortunately the vandal pressed deep into the metal and left indentations of the key marks which were visible underneath the primer. We mentioned this to the customer and she approved another round of sanding. We redid the process and the second time around the scratches were covered. Once the paint was cured the vehicle looked as good as new!

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2006 Toyota 4Runner SR5- Overall Paint Job

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:32:00 -0700

This customer brought in their 2006 Toyota 4Runner for an overall paint job. They chose our Urethane single stage paint with our Urethane sealer. We sanded out any minor chips and scratches around the vehicle and masked off the roof rack to avoid overspray. After the paint was cured we removed the masking tape and paper. The fresh coat of paint brought back life to this vehicle!

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2016 Mazda3 Sport- Bumper Replacement

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:15:00 -0700

This customer brought in their 2016 Mazda3 Sport for a front bumper replacement. When damage is too severe on plastic pieces such as bumpers we recommend to the customer that they replace the bumper. The customer approved an aftermarket replacement which we prepped for paint. Once it was cured we installed it on the car and it looked like the damage never happened.

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2001 Nissan Frontier- Overall Paint Job

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Fri, 7 Jun 2024 09:20:00 -0700

This customer brought in their 2001 Nissan Frontier for an overall paint job in Enamel single stage paint. We sanded off the delaminating paint/peeling paint as well as the microchecking paint. As well as sanding out any minor chips and scratches around the vehicle. This customer also decided to change the color to Sherwin Williams 50808 "Gloss White".

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2017 Honda Accord LX- Bumper repair

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Fri, 31 May 2024 09:00:00 -0700

This customer brought in their 2017 Honda Accord LX for a rear bumper repair. We also replaced the rear reinforcement bar, rear left bumper bracket and the rear bumper molding. Once we removed the damaged parts we prepped the replacement parts and got them into the paint booth. Once they were cured we installed them onto the vehicle and it was good as new!

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2008 Lexus ES350- Overall Paint Job + Part Replacement

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Fri, 24 May 2024 14:12:00 -0700

This customer brought in a 2008 Lexus ES350 for an overall paint job and part replacement. We replaced all the front bumper retainers, the left obstacle sensor and both the left and right lower engine covers. The customer approved sanding for the delaminating paint/peeling paint and sanding out any minor chips and scratches around the vehicle. He also wanted to change the color to Sherwin Williams 42193 "Green Metallic". We also reconditioned rust that was on the hood. The customer chose our Enamel single stage paint with our basic primer. Once the car was prepped we masked it with paper and tape and it was ready for paint. We think changing the color to this vibrant green gave the Lexus a whole new look!

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2006 Buick LaCrosse CXL-Overall Paint Job

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Fri, 17 May 2024 10:59:00 -0700

This customer brought in their 2006 Buick LaCrosse for an overall paint job. The customer approved sanding of the delaminating paint (peeling paint), trim black on the door appliques and a headlight restoration. They also chose our Urethane base coat/clear coat paint with our Urethane primer. We sanded and smoothed out any chips and scratches around the car along with the peeling clear coat. Once prep was done the trim was masked off with paper and tape and it was ready for paint.

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2016 Mazda Mazda3-Out of Pocket Repair

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Mon, 6 May 2024 09:51:00 -0700

This customer brought in their 2016 Mazda 3 for an out of pocket repair. We replaced the front bumper, front reinforcement bar, left front bumper retainer, front bumper absorber, Upper grille, both left and right grilles, front emblem and countless more. Once the old parts were removed and the new ones were installed we prepped it got it ready for paint and it was back on the road like new!

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2016 Toyota Camry SE- Insurance Repair

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Fri, 3 May 2024 09:25:00 -0700

This customer brought in their 2016 Toyota Camry for an insurance repair on the front left door. Another vehicle drove into their door while it was being opened. We replaced the door and transferred all the mechanisms over to the new door. After removing the part we noticed there was a dent on the pillar where the hinges are mounted. We did some repairs there as well, painted and it was as good as new!

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2003 BMW 325ci-Overall Paint Job

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Fri, 3 May 2024 09:01:00 -0700

This customer brought in their 2003 BMW 325ci for an Enamel Single Stage Paint job. We preformed repairs to the front bumper, hood, right fender, left front door and rear bumper. We also replaced the left fender. The customer decided on our Enamel Single Stage paint with our Basic sealer and our Minor Chip & Scratch sanding option. This is where we sand out any minor chips and scratches around the vehicle.

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2020 Nissan Altima- Hood Repaint

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:44:00 -0700

This customer brought in their 2020 Nissan Altima for a hood repaint. We reconditioned the "delaminating" or peeling paint on the front left corner. Per the customer's request we masked off the trim and headlights to reduce cost. Once the sanding was completed and the paint was cured we removed the masking tape and the hood looked as good as new!

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2015 Lexus ES350- Bumper Repaint

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:20:00 -0700

This customer brought in their 2015 Lexus ES350 for a front bumper repaint. The customer had applied touch up paint to the chips in the bumper caused by rocks. We sanded off all the touch up paint and smoothed out the surface so it would be ready for primer. Per the customer's request, all the trim and lights were masked off to reduce cost. Once the paint was cured we removed the masking tape and the bumper looks as good as new!

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2019 Ford F-150 Raptor-Insurance repair

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:57:00 -0700

This customer brought in his 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor for an insurance repair. We replaced the tailgate and the tailgate cap molding along with the "Ford" panel on the tailgate that had scuffs on them. We removed the rest of the trim that was not meant to be painted the same color as the truck. Once trim removal was complete we prepped and painted the new tailgate and reinstalled the part. Once everything was back together the truck looked good as new!

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2011 Hyundai Elantra- Spot Repair

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Fri, 5 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0700

This customer bought in their 2011 Hyundai Elantra for a out of pocket spot repair on the front bumper and the passenger fender. We sanded out the gouges on the front bumper and replaced the passenger side fender. Once both parts were prepped they went in for paint. After the paint was cured we installed both parts and it was as good as new!

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2022 Toyota Camry SE- Insurance Repair

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:09:00 -0700

This customer brought in their 2022 Toyota Camry SE for an insurance repair. We did repairs to the left rocker panel, left front door, left quarter panel, left lock pillar and the rear bumper cover. We replaced the front door belt molding, left rear door, left rear door weather strip and the rear left door belt molding. All trim and moldings were removed during painting and reinstalled after paintwork was completed. We also roped the rear glass to prevent paint lines during masking. After panels were repaired and parts were replaced the vehicle was detailed and returned to the customer looking like new!

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1997 Honda Accord- Overall Paint Job

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 06:30:00 -0800

This customer brought in his 1997 Honda Accord for an overall paint job and a rear left door replacement. We also performed some repairs to the driver side quarter panel and trunk lid. The customer chose our Urethane Single Stage option with a Urethane Sealer. We also sanded out minor chips and scratches around the body of the car.

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2008 Toyota Yaris- Insurance Repair

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Tue, 6 Feb 2024 06:30:00 -0800

This customer brought in his 2008 Toyota Yaris for an insurance repair. We replaced the front bumper, and driver side bumper retainer, we also adjusted both hood hinges to ensure the fitment was back to factory after the collision. Once the front bumper was done being prepped and painted we installed it and it was back to looking brand new!

1999 Acura Integra- Overall Paint Job

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:53:00 -0800

This customer brought his 1999 Acura Integra for a Urethane single stage paint job. The customer wanted us to sand off the peeling paint, and the chips and scratches around the car. The customer had us perform selective dent repair on the passenger side fender, passenger side door and the tailgate. The fresh coat of paint brought this vehicle back to life!

2002 BMW 540i- Overall Paint Job

noreply@blogger.com (Maaco-Fremont.Blogspot.com) — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:56:00 -0800

This customer brought in his BMW 540i for an overall paint job. We did some repairs to the hood near the emblem location. We also installed customer supplied grille inserts. Customer approved replacement of the rear bumper as well. The customer chose our Enamel Single stage paint and our basic sealer. We also sanded out any minor chips and scratches around the vehicle while also sanding out Delaminating (peeling) paint as well. Once the vehicle was done in prep, we masked and it was ready for paint. The fresh coat of paint definitely brought life back to it! Looks like new!