Plastic Welding Repairs

Cracked bumper, broken mounting tab or split trim piece? Plastic welding restores strength and shape without the cost of a full replacement part. We identify the plastic type and use the matching filler rod and technique to fuse a repair that holds up on the road.

Why Choose Karbase Services

• Repairs bumpers, brackets, tabs and interior trim
• Correct plastic-type identification (PP, ABS, PVC and more)
• Restores structural strength, not just appearance
• Faster and cheaper than sourcing a new part
• Finished ready for priming and paint

Our Process

1. Identify Plastic — We confirm the plastic type to choose the right filler rod.
2. Clean & Prepare — The crack or break is cleaned, bevelled and prepped for welding.
3. Weld — Hot air plastic welding fuses the repair from both sides for strength.
4. Sand & Finish — Smoothed back and prepped ready for paint or reinstallation.

Save on replacement parts — ask us if your damaged plastic component can be welded.

Paint Touch-Ups

Not every mark needs a full panel respray. Stone chips, curb scuffs and small scratches can be colour-matched and touched up so they blend into the surrounding paint, keeping your car looking sharp without the cost or downtime of a full respray.

Why Choose Karbase Services

• Colour-matched touch-ups for chips, scuffs and small scratches
• Ideal for bumper corners, mirror caps and door edges
• Blended finish that matches surrounding factory paint
• Low-cost way to keep resale value up
• Quick turnaround for small jobs

Our Process

1. Match Colour — We pull the exact factory paint code for your vehicle.
2. Prep Area — The chip or scuff is cleaned and lightly prepped.
3. Apply & Blend — Touch-up paint is applied and blended into the surrounding panel.
4. Finish — Clear coat and a light polish for a seamless blend.

Small chips and scuffs add up — get them touched up before they spread.

Headlight Restoration

Cloudy, yellowed headlights don’t just look dated — they can cut your night-time visibility and cause a WOF fail. Our restoration process sands out UV damage and oxidation from the lens, then seals it with a UV-protective coating so your headlights stay clear for longer.

Why Choose Karbase Services

• Removes yellowing, cloudiness and UV oxidation
• Improves night driving visibility and light output
• Can help resolve headlight-related WOF issues
• UV-protective sealant applied to slow future yellowing
• Fast turnaround, usually done same day

Our Process

1. Inspect — Lens condition is checked to confirm restoration will be effective.
2. Sand — Graduated wet-sanding removes the oxidised outer layer.
3. Polish — Lens is machine-polished back to clarity.
4. Seal — A UV-protective coating is applied to slow future fading.

Failing a WOF on cloudy headlights? Ask about a same-day restoration.

Dent Removal

Door dings, hail damage and minor panel dents don’t always need a respray. Where the paint surface is intact, our paintless dent removal technique massages the metal back into shape from behind the panel, keeping your factory paint finish untouched. For deeper dents, traditional panel repair gets the same clean result.

Why Choose Karbase Services

• Paintless dent removal (PDR) preserves original factory paint
• Suitable for door dings, hail damage and minor creases
• Traditional filler and paint repair available for deeper dents
• Usually faster and cheaper than a full panel respray
• Free assessment to recommend the best method for your dent

Our Process

1. Assess — We check the dent depth, location and paint condition.
2. Access — Specialist rods or tools access the panel from behind.
3. Massage or Repair — Metal is worked back into shape, paintlessly where possible.
4. Final Check — Panel is checked under light for a smooth, even surface.

Got a ding or a hail-damaged panel? Ask if it qualifies for paintless dent removal.

Cut and Polish

Faded, swirl-marked or oxidised paint can make even a well-kept car look tired. Our cut and polish service machine-corrects the clear coat to remove light scratches and haze, then polishes back the gloss and depth of the original paintwork — a fraction of the cost of a respray.

Why Choose Karbase Services

• Removes swirl marks, light scratches and oxidation
• Machine cutting and polishing for an even, safe finish
• Restores gloss and colour depth without repainting
• Great pre-sale or pre-detail preparation step
• Can be paired with a protective wax or sealant

Our Process

1. Wash & Decontaminate — Vehicle is washed and surface-decontaminated before machine work.
2. Cut — A cutting compound levels the clear coat and removes defects.
3. Polish — A finishing polish restores gloss and removes any cutting haze.
4. Protect — Optional wax or sealant applied to lock in the finish.

Bring the shine back — ask about a cut and polish before your next sale or WOF.

Often when dealing with insurance companies people don’t realize is that it’s YOU that gets to decide where and who you would like to repair your vehicle.

When you do business with us at Karbase  Panelbeaters, we will take care of your car insurance – all you need is your claim number.

To take the stress out of your insurance car repair talk to the friendly team today!

Let us help you with your insurance

The team at Karbase services can help you with your:

• Collision insurance repairs
• Panel and paint
• Car insurance repair
• Insurance claim
• Qualified Car Insurance Work in Onehunga
• Full Car Insurance Work in Papatoetoe
• Complete Car Repair Certificate in Papatoetoe

Repairs are made easy for you

Once you have your claim number, Karbase services will make the process easy for you.

Bring your car in, and the team will assess the damage and take photos of the damage. We will work out a quote, which we will then send to your insurance company.

Once your claim has been processed by your insurance provider, we order in any parts required to fix your vehicle and get started right away so you can be back on the road promptly.

If required, Karbase services can supply you with a courtesy car and once your car is repaired your car looks and feels like new again!

Insurance claims

The team at Karbase services accept insurance claims from most insurance companies, including Medical, AMI, Vero, Tower, Fintel, Royal & Sun Alliance, AA, AMP, Commercial, Sun Direct, FMG, OBE, and NZI.

Contact the friendly team today!

For prompt, pain-free vehicle insurance repairs talk to the team at Karbase services  Panel and Paint today!

Collision Repairs

From a minor car park knock to major impact damage, our collision repair team handles the full job — panel beating, structural checks, paint matching and reassembly — so your car comes back looking and driving like it should. We work directly with insurers to keep the process simple.

Why Choose Karbase Services

• Repairs for minor knocks through to major structural damage
• Panel beating, replacement and alignment
• Insurance-approved repair process and direct insurer liaison
• Factory-matched paint finish on all repaired panels
• Full pre- and post-repair vehicle safety checks

Our Process

1. Assess & Quote — Full damage assessment and a detailed repair quote.
2. Strip & Repair — Damaged panels are repaired, replaced or aligned as needed.
3. Paint Match — Panels are refinished to match the surrounding factory colour.
4. Reassemble & Check — Vehicle reassembled and safety-checked before handover.

Had a bingle? Bring it in for an assessment — we’ll handle the repair and the paperwork.

Chassis Straightening

A bent chassis affects more than looks — it can throw out wheel alignment, handling and safety. Using a measured chassis jig system, we pull panels and frame rails back to factory tolerances, checking measurements at every stage so the structure is genuinely straight, not just close.

Why Choose Karbase Services

• Computer-measured chassis jig for factory-accurate results
• Corrects frame rail, floor pan and structural misalignment
• Restores proper wheel alignment and handling after impact
• Before-and-after measurement reports available
• Works alongside our collision repair service for full restoration

Our Process

1. Measure — Chassis is measured against factory specifications on the jig.
2. Pull & Correct — Controlled hydraulic pulls bring panels back into tolerance.
3. Re-Measure — Structure is re-checked against spec at each stage.
4. Sign Off — Final measurement report confirms the chassis is within tolerance.

Suspect frame damage after an impact? Book a chassis measurement check.

No matter what make or model your vehicle is, the team at Karbase Panelbeaters will have your car looking like new again. we do all rust repairs, and our team at 2/127 great south road are experts in all panel beating repairs. Call us today for your insurance or any panel beating job.

Karbase Services for all panel beating services – Auckland

For all of your expert panel beating, look no further than Karbase services panel and Paint.

The team has experience in quality smash repairs, collision repairs, and insurance work, and even offer and provide courtesy cars when appropriate.

For quality Reliable Panel Beaters and repairs servicing in Papatoetoe, talk to Karbase  Panelbeaters today!

Experts in panel beating and more

The team at Otahuhu Karbase  Panelbeaters are experts in:

• European vehicle repairs
• Panel beating
• Panel and paint
• Honda panel and paint
• Insurance claims
• Bumper repair
• Chassis work
• Collision repairs
• Quality smash repairs
• A full-color matching service
• Reliable Panel Beaters in Papatoetoe

Quality collision repair and panel beating for your European vehicle

Karbase Panelbeaters are experienced in panel beating techniques for European car repair for all makes and models. Once your car has been repaired, your car will also undergo a complimentary valet service, and courtesy cars are even provided for your use whilst your vehicle is in the shop. Professionals for your car smash repairs.

If you are after experienced panel beaters for anything from insurance car repair to panel beating for European vehicles, contact the friendly team today!