Dedicated to the art of restoration

A Bentley, Suzuki Swift and an AC Cobra (pictured) have all been given the Final Touch treatment.

They are genuine, hard-working and have a quiet determination to get the job done well.

Gordon McKerchar and his father Neil, who found themselves in Auckland in 1993 and at a loss as to what to do, started a mobile automotive paint repair business.

Needing a name for the business they decided Final Touch was a good call because they are a mobile paint repair and restoration service specialising in stone chips and scratches and also tackle repairs to bumpers, faded paint and the removal of decals and sign-writing from vehicles.

From humble beginnings the company has grown to a fleet of seven vans and 15 staff operating in the Auckland area.

When it comes to stone chips, Final Touch's Small to Medium Area Repair Techniques (Smart) fills and seals the chips and the excess paint is then polished back to restore the original surface.

Over time the company has been entrusted with the care of some impressive vehicles which can be seen on their website www.final-touch.co.nz.

However, they are just as happy to work with private customers as they are with dealerships and corporate fleets.

It becomes clear when talking to Gordon that he's more than just a car enthusiast, he really enjoys the job of restoring damaged paint to its former glory and seamlessly blending it into the rest of the vehicle's colour scheme.

People will often get the company to spruce up their car before selling. The results are so good that sometimes the owner is reluctant to sell, and if they do, they often get a better price.

With people holding on to their vehicles for longer these days, restoration can make it look like new. Final Touch can also cut and polish the entire car rather than just the repair area.

For repairs to body work and bumpers, Final Touch recommends Dent Magician, another mobile service. A certified technician will come and assess the job and the dent will be removed without affecting the original paint. No need for filler, no risk of mismatched paint.

The repair will be carried out while you wait and comes with a "it's fixed, or, it's free" policy.

It's often the small scratches and dings that annoy you the most and can affect resale value. So whether you're Holden, Ford, Japanese, European, a classic car enthusiast, a dealer or a private car owner, it's good to know there are affordable options to restore and maintain your vehicle's original appeal.

The goal at Final Touch is to establish a strong network of operators throughout the country.

They aim to achieve market penetration and effective market share in this specialised field, while ensuring excellent standards of customer service and satisfaction are consistently met by fully trained operators.

In New Zealand they have several valued customers in:

* Car dealerships: Final Touch plays an important role in their reconditioning process with many dealerships requesting a weekly booking.
* Automotive leasing companies.
* Automotive auctions.
* The private sector: Anyone with a stone-chipped car.
* Company fleet cars.
* Car rental companies.
* Car clubs.
* Service centres and workshops.
* For more information, go to www.final-touch.co.nz