Proper metalwork is the backbone of any high-quality restoration. At Auto Art, we specialize in classic and vintage automotive metalwork—repairing rust, fabricating discontinued parts, welding structural components, and restoring original construction methods such as leaded seams.

Our approach prioritizes structural integrity, correct fitment, and long-term durability. We do not rely on excessive filler or shortcuts. When metal is compromised, we repair or replace it correctly.

Strong metalwork
means a strong car

Rust Repair & Panel Replacement
We cut out rusted sections and replace them with properly formed steel, ensuring clean seams and correct panel contours. Repairs are made to last—not hidden.

Custom Metal Fabrication
When replacement panels or parts are no longer produced, we fabricate them in-house. This includes floor sections, rocker panels, patch panels, brackets, and custom structural pieces.

Welding & Structural Repair
We perform MIG and TIG welding for structural and cosmetic repairs, including frame sections, body mounts, reinforcements, and suspension mounting points where applicable.

Leaded Seam Restoration
Many vintage vehicles used lead (body solder) at factory seams. We repair and restore leaded joints properly rather than substituting modern filler where it doesn’t belong.

Panel Fitment & Alignment
Doors, hoods, trunk lids, and body panels are aligned during metalwork—not after paint—so gaps and body lines are correct before finishing begins.

Our automotive
metalwork Services

Vintage vehicles were built differently than modern cars. Thicker gauge steel, hand-formed panels, and leaded joints require experience and restraint. Poor metalwork may look acceptable initially, but it fails over time—telegraphing through paint, cracking at seams, or trapping rust beneath the surface.

Our metalwork process focuses on:

  • Removing corrosion completely
  • Rebuilding structure before cosmetics
  • Preserving factory lines and geometry
  • Using correct techniques for the vehicle’s era

This ensures the restoration is solid from the inside out.

Metalwork for Cars
That Deserve to Last

Quality metalwork is intentional and methodical. Each project follows a clear progression to avoid rework and future failure.

Assessment & Disassembly
We inspect the vehicle to identify corrosion, prior repairs, and structural concerns.

Removal of Damaged Metal
Rust and compromised sections are fully removed—not patched over.

Fabrication & Repair
Replacement sections are fabricated or fitted, welded correctly, and shaped to match original lines.

Lead & Seam Restoration (When Applicable)
Factory-style leaded seams are repaired using correct techniques.

Final Metal Finishing
Panels are smoothed, aligned, and prepared for the next phase of restoration.

Our Proven metalwork process

Paint can only be as good as the metal beneath it. Proper metalwork prevents future cracking, bubbling, and distortion—especially on vintage vehicles that flex differently than modern cars.

Our work is designed to provide a stable foundation for paint, preserve or enhance your original body lines, extend the lifespan of your car and protect the overall value of your vehicle.

Metalwork that supports
the entire restoration

Every vehicle presents unique challenges. We evaluate each project individually to determine the correct scope of repair and fabrication before work begins.

If your classic or vintage vehicle needs structural repair, rust correction, or custom metal fabrication done properly, contact Auto Art to discuss your project.

Request an evaluation today and build your restoration on a solid foundation.

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