Body restoration process

The base of every restoration.

The donor.

Every build starts with a clean, well documented base vehicle. We hold a permanent stock of around thirty Wagoneers, Cherokee Chiefs and J-trucks that are ready to get started with. If the desired vehicle is not available in our inventory, we will hunt it down. Clients can also supply their own Jeep.

Media blasted down to bare metal

The Jeep gets completely taken apart. Following disassembly, every body panel gets media blasted down to the bare metal in order to get full visibility on sheetmetal.

OLD SCHOOL TECHNIQUES. HEAT AND HAMMER & CRAFTSMANSHIP.

If repairs are required, we only use old school techniques involving heat, hammer and a lot of skill.

ALUMINUM/ZINC METALIZING RUST PROTECTION

Once all panels are repaired and straight, we project aluminum and zinc at high speed and temperature over the bare metal. This oldschool technique prevents rust from coming back.

ORIGINAL BODY. NO AFTERMARKET SHEETMETAL OR TUBS

Never do we use aftermarket body panels on our vehicles in order to guarantee perfect fit. We repair original bodies, we do not replace them.

 

OEM DECALS OR REVERSE PAINTED GRAPHICS ON BODY.

In function of the project that we are working on, we will use only the highest grade 3M vinyl if decals are applied.

 

BRIGHTWARE

Grille, handles, roof rack, bumpers, ... all get straightened, stripped, nickel chrome plated and polished to highest standards.

 

SOUND PROOFING

Floors, roof, doors, fenders, firewall all get covered with one or multiple layers of Dynamat sound-deadening and heat managerment material. The underside of the body also get polyurhea coated for heat control and road hazards.

 

CNC MACHINING

Badges, trim pieces and specialty goods are CAD designed and CNC-ed from big blocks of aluminum.

Initiate a New Project

Configure Your Vehicle Start to Finish

  • VIGILANTE - Jeep Grand Wagoneer

    The most powerful Jeep on the market is the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, from 485 HP to 1000 HP.

  • VIGILANTE - Jeep Cherokee Chief

    The American sports icon revisited and revitalized.The most sportive Jeep classic on the market is the Jeep Cherokee Chief, from 485 HP to 1000 HP.

  • VIGILANTE - A best-in-class chassis

    A custom-built chassis capable of handling modern power.

Save Time & Start with Existing Vehicles in Our Inventory

Our workshop is always full. We work on several models including Jeep Grand Wagoneers, Jeep Cherokees & Jeep Gladiators or J Trucks. These models can be finalized according to your desired specifications.

Let’s work together.

We’re always looking for new opportunities and have experience working internationally. Please reach out & one of us will contact you to get you started.

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Treatment of interior elements