Pegram is a small Cheatham County town west of Bellevue, and getting almost anywhere means time on US-70 and tree-lined two-lane roads. Low branches, roadside brush and narrow shoulders make door and quarter-panel scratches more common than they are in town.
Cars parked under hardwoods also collect sap and pollen, and when that sits through a hot Tennessee summer it can etch into the clear coat. Washing it off soon makes a real difference; once it has etched, polishing or refinishing may be needed.
Pegram to south Nashville
Follow US-70 east through Bellevue to I-40, take I-40 east toward Nashville, then use I-440 east to cross to the south side of the city. Our shop is on Foster Ave near the junction of I-440 and I-65.
Our shop: 2606 Foster Ave, Nashville, TN 37210. Call (629) 259-2361 before you head over if you have questions.
What a rural commute does to paint
Gravel driveways and chip-sealed county roads throw small stones at the hood, bumper and lower doors. A single chip is easy to ignore, but once the metal is exposed it can start to rust, so it is worth having chips sealed before winter.
What we repair for Pegram drivers
Collision RepairFender benders and moderate collision damage repaired, refinished and checked for fit.Learn more
Dent & Scratch RepairDoor dings, creases, key scratches and scuffs repaired to suit the depth of the damage.Learn more
Paintless Dent RepairDents reshaped without sanding or repainting when the paint is intact and the area is reachable.Learn more
Paint & RefinishingColor-matched panel refinishing, blending, clear coat, full repaints and color changes.Learn more
Bumper RepairScuffed, cracked, dented or torn plastic bumper covers repaired or replaced and refinished.Learn more
Fender RepairFender dents, creases and wheel-arch damage repaired, or a matched replacement panel fitted.Learn more
Hail Damage RepairHail dents on hoods, roofs and trunk lids repaired, mostly with paintless methods.Learn more
Nearby areas we serve
Frequently asked questions
Can tree sap damage be fixed, or does the panel need paint?
Fresh sap usually washes or polishes off. If it has etched a dull spot into the clear coat, we look at how deep it goes before recommending polishing or refinishing.
Is a small scrape from a roadside branch worth fixing?
If it is only in the clear coat, polishing usually takes care of it. If it reached the color coat or primer, fixing it sooner keeps moisture out and keeps the repair small.