Custom Auto Body Fabrication at Huber Collision Center

The short answer is that custom auto body fabrication is the process of making new auto body parts or altering old parts to meet the performance or stylistic needs of the car owner. Auto body fabrication is something that generally comes up in the process of restoring vintage vehicles, customizing a newer vehicle, or repairing older vehicles that require parts that are no longer manufactured. In all these cases, the part needs to be created by a skilled auto body technician using advanced technology, laser cutters, welding, bead rollers, and more. If you need a custom part created, contact the team at Huber Collision Center. We’re here to help.

Auto Body Fabrication Process?

The process of auto body fabrication, whether for repair, restoration, or custom creation, generally involves several key steps.

1. Assessment and Planning:
• Damage evaluation: The process starts by thoroughly inspecting the car to identify all the damage, including dents, scratches, rust, or missing pieces.
• Design and planning: For custom work, designing the modifications or restorations is done using sketches, drawings, or 3D modeling software. If you’re restoring a classic car, existing blueprints might be used.
2. Material selection:
• Your auto body technician will then select the most suitable material for the job, considering factors like the type of repair, strength and weight requirements, and budgetary constraints.
3. Metal shaping and manipulation:

There is a lot that goes into shaping the materials into the car parts that you need.

• Cutting: Your technician will use various techniques like sawing, waterjet cutting, or plasma arc cutting; the chosen material is cut to the desired shapes.
• Bending and forming: Technicians use hammers, dollies, and bending brakes to bend and form the material.
• Welding and joining: Parts are usually joined together using welding techniques like MIG (Metal Inert Gas) or TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding, depending on the material and application.
4. Finishing and detailing:
• Surface preparation: Smoothing out any imperfections, sanding, and applying body filler to create a smooth and even surface.
• Painting: Apply primer, paint, and clear coat to achieve the desired finish and protect the body.
• Final assembly and detailing: Reinstalling any removed parts like lights, bumpers, and trims, ensuring proper fit and function.

• Safety: Proper safety equipment like gloves, eye protection, and respirators are crucial when working with metal and using tools like welding machines.
• Skill and experience: Auto body fabrication requires skilled craftsmen with expertise in working with different materials, using various tools, and maintaining safety protocols.

Common Custom Auto Body Fabrication Requests

You may need custom parts as part of any common collision repair. Below are some of the most often requested custom parts.

• Engine Brackets
• Dashes and consoles
• Custom headers and exhaust
• Custom bumpers and trim
• Complete custom body

At Huber Collision Center, we go above and beyond to restore your vehicle to its former glory. Book an appointment with a certified collision center that knows what it takes to make your vehicle look as good as new.