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Inside the Sterling shop: a lit paint booth behind a car masked for paint
Services

Every repair. One roof. Zero sublets.

Structure, paint, glass, sensors and shine — all done in-house by certified technicians, all backed by one lifetime warranty.

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Technician repairing the front end of a grey SUV mounted on a frame straightening bench
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Collision & frame repair

Modern cars are engineered to crumple in precise ways, so they have to be repaired in precise ways. We pull and measure the unibody on a computerized frame system, weld with OEM-approved equipment and follow the manufacturer's published repair procedure for your exact vehicle.

  • Computerized 3D frame measuring with printed before/after reports
  • OEM-approved spot welding and rivet bonding
  • Structural parts replaced to factory spec
  • Airbag, seatbelt and sensor replacement
±1 mmMeasuring tolerance
OEMRepair procedures
FreeTow with repair
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Painter in a white suit spraying clearcoat onto a red fender inside a paint booth
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Paint & refinish

A heated downdraft paint booth, OEM-approved waterborne paint and painters with decades behind the gun. We blend color into neighboring panels so the repair disappears in every light — sun, shade and gas-station fluorescent.

  • Full-panel and spot refinishing
  • Blending into adjacent panels for a seamless match
  • Tri-coat, pearl and matte finishes
  • Clearcoat cut and buffed to factory texture
140°FBooth bake cycle
WaterborneOEM-approved paint
LifetimePaint warranty
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Gloved hand holding a color-matching spectrophotometer against a metallic blue car door
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Color match lab

Paint codes get you close. Close isn't good enough. We read your actual paint with a spectrophotometer, mix the formula in-house, and spray test cards under daylight-balanced lamps before a drop touches your car.

  • Spectrophotometer reading of your actual faded paint
  • In-house mixing system with 200,000+ formulas
  • Spray-out cards checked under three light sources
  • Tough colors welcome: Soul Red, Magnetic, pearl whites
3Light sources checked
In-houseMixing
0Guesswork
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Paintless dent repair technician reading a dent on a silver door with a striped light board
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Paintless dent repair

If the paint isn't cracked, the dent can often be massaged out from behind the panel — no filler, no sanding, no repaint. You keep your factory finish, and most repairs are done while you wait.

  • Door dings, creases and shopping-cart dents
  • Keeps your original factory paint
  • Usually same day, often under an hour
  • Lower cost than conventional repair
1 hrTypical ding repair
0Filler or paint
Same dayMost jobs
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The same panel after paintless hail repair, perfectly smooth Dark green car panel covered in small hail dents BeforeAfter

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Hail damage repair

Indiana storms don't wait for convenient timing. Our hail team uses PDR to remove hundreds of dents while keeping your factory paint, and we bill your insurer directly — you just pay your comprehensive deductible.

  • Free hail damage scan and dent count
  • Paintless repair on roofs, hoods and trunk lids
  • Direct insurance billing and rental coordination
  • Priority scheduling after major storms
FreeHail inspection
PDRFactory paint kept
DirectInsurance billing
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ADAS calibration target placed in front of a white SUV with a technician holding a tablet
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ADAS calibration

Lane-keep cameras, radar cruise control and blind-spot sensors all need recalibrating after many repairs — even a windshield or bumper replacement. We do it in-house with OEM targets, so you don't need a separate dealer visit.

  • Static and dynamic camera calibration
  • Front radar and blind-spot sensor aiming
  • Pre- and post-repair diagnostic scans
  • Calibration report included with your invoice
In-houseNo dealer trip
OEMTargets & software
PrintedCalibration report
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Two technicians setting a new windshield into a dark grey car with suction cups
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Auto glass

OEM-quality windshields, back glass and door glass installed with urethane that meets federal crash standards — followed by camera calibration in the same visit.

  • Windshield, back glass and door glass
  • Rain sensor and heads-up display compatible
  • Camera recalibration in the same visit
  • Insurance glass claims handled
Same dayMost windshields
1 hrSafe drive-away time
IncludedRecalibration
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Paint correction & ceramic

The finishing touch on every repair, and a service on its own. Multi-stage machine polishing removes swirls and haze, and a professional ceramic coating keeps your paint glossy and easy to clean for years.

  • Single and multi-stage paint correction
  • Professional ceramic coatings (3 and 5 year)
  • Headlight restoration
  • Complimentary wash with every collision repair
5 yrCeramic option
Swirl-freeMachine polish
FreeWash with repair
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Included every time

What comes with every Sterling repair

IncludedSterlingTypical shop
Written lifetime warranty✓ Yes1–3 years
Pre- & post-repair diagnostic scan✓ AlwaysIf requested
ADAS calibration in-house✓ YesSent to dealer
Progress photos by text✓ Every stageCall for updates
Rental set up before drop-off✓ YesYou arrange it
Free tow with collision repair✓ 24/7Varies
Hand wash & interior vacuum✓ ComplimentaryExtra
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Sometimes the right answer is a $150 PDR fix instead of a $1,500 repaint. We'll always recommend the repair that's right for your car — not the biggest ticket.

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