Before I tell you why to choose Loriann's Restorations LLC, let me help you out by giving you the knowledge on what makes a great Restoration Shop!

To start there are two very important decisions you need to make before the job can be started. One, decide what you want your vehicle’s final appearance to look like and if you would like any custom fabrication work done on the vehicle. Two, you would need to decide on your budget. How much are you willing to spend for the finished desired appearance of your restoration?

We suggest talking to other restored car owners. This will help you get a sense of time, money and effort it takes in starting a restoration project. It will even help to talk to someone who has a similar year, make and model that you are looking to restore.

Next, call the Restoration shop and ask to speak directly to the owner. Most restoration shop owners would love to talk to you personally to help better get a feel for the end result you are looking for. Talk with them about your vision for your vehicle; ask to set up a day to come visit the shop and even meet the restoration team. Look up the shop online, do they have social media? Do they have their own website and are there pictures of their current projects to see the detail and work they are doing on their current restorations?

Once at the shop for your visit, it’s important to find out how your vehicle is stored during the restoration process. Is it indoors? Outdoors? Storage facility? How is the shop organized? Is there a paint booth and proper lighting? When working on restorations, it gets messy and it’s hard to keep the work space clean and dust free, but it is important that there is room to get around the vehicle and organization is in place.

Don't get discouraged if an estimate isn't given. Most restoration estimates are hard to figure an exact price and often get changed as the project progresses. Almost every restoration shop requires a deposit down to get the initial materials and parts to start the project. That’s why it’s important going into a restoration project that you are prepared to spend money. Most cases a restoration job may end up costing more then the vehicles actual value.

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It’s important to keep in mind a few last minute things as well. A restoration shop that has a wait list is a good thing; it means that they take pride in their work and people are waiting for them to do the job. Some restoration jobs can take 9-12 months to finish and as much as up to 2 years or more, depending on extensiveness to the job.

Once the restoration process has begun, it's important to stay in contact with the shop to get updates and progress of your vehicle. This will ensure you are staying a part of the process and making all final decisions on your dream vehicle!