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Don & Sons Body Shop
“Because they communicate with me, they do the repairs like I am a family member meaning they want to do it right the first time , they offer a loaner car, and my car comes back detailed.”
Best Auto Paint Shops in Ames, IA
24 professionals listed · 5 in Ames · 4 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 17, 2026
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Shaffer's Auto Body
“Both times they were very pleasant to deal with, showed me examples of what the work would look like on other vehicles in their shop and the timelines of the work were clearly communicated.”
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Mike's Body & Frame
- Fair
- Job
- Mechanic
“Could not be more happy with the customer service I received here, went in with a problem and they fixed it very quickly and even easier than what I thought it would take.”
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Wayne Larson Collision Spec
- Insurance Company
- Job
- Vehicle
“Bottom line, other than the vision of the deer engrained in my head, my experience at Wayne Larson Collision was courteous, professional and the truck was repaired to my satisfaction.”
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Ding King
“Prompt service, highly-skilled, no nonsense, does a fantastic job, very pleasant experience, I highly recommend Ding King.”
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Boelman Collision LLC
- Price
“As long as his shop is open and I am driving vehicles he will be the only place that does any repair work on my vehicles.”
Listed for drivers in and around Ames, IA, these 24 shops paint and refinish cars. What each one says about spray booths, paint brands and warranties comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Ames, IA
Of the 24 professionals we list here, 5 are in Ames itself and 19 come from towns including Des Moines (4, 31 mi), Ankeny (2, 21 mi) and Grimes (2, 25 mi). The professionals on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,965 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), quality (88%) and value (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "estimates" and "communication". 4 are open on Saturdays. 1 shows a license on its website; 1 lists staff certifications (I-CAR) and 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the professionals on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 2 offer financing; 5 give free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
Do paint shops listed for Ames let me pay over time?
2 of the 24 shops mention financing. A whole-car refinish is one of the larger bills a car will hand you outside of engine work, so the option exists. Compare the terms against a card or a credit union loan before you sign at the counter.
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Street Rods Restoration & Customs
- Price
“He did a great job on installing my privacy screen and many more items including rear shocks, O2 sensor and hiding wires under my hood It looks great thanks Rod.”
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Bondurant Auto Body
- Job
- Work
- Communication
“From the moment I arrived at your location in Bondurant, I was greeted with the most cordial and kind attention, and Todd explained to me very clearly the process of fixing my car.”
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Brians Collision Clinic LLC
- Estimate
- Job
- Phone
“Brian's Collision Clinic LLC ran a couple different estimates for options to repair my vehicle but also gave me an honest opinion in regard to my situation, which I appreciated.”
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Finish Line Body & Paint
- Work
- Vehicles
- Happy
“Not only are they timely, but when my window regulator went out six months after having it replaced, they were able to get me in day of and have it fixed - no questions asked.”
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Evans Auto Body
- Vehicle
- Honesty
- Leaking
“So I received the call in the afternoon telling me it was just a small hole in my power steering line and gave me a price, then I was told they would have it done that day!”
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Smith's Collision and Paint
- Price
- Estimate
- Work
“I was able to walk in without an appointment and easily get an estimate for my car's body work.”
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Automotive Collision Repair
“Spoke with them on phone about some auto body repair.”
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Ketelsen's Collision Center
- Work
- Job
“He communicated with us during the time of repair and did an excellent job.”
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Below Auto Body
“The car looks amazing and I couldn't be happier with the results.”
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Donis Auto Body Shop
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Scotty's Body Shop
“They make the process easy from step one, deal with the insurance company so you don't have to and get your vehicle back to its original condition quickly and beautifully.”
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Schlarbaum Auto Body Inc
“There was an issue with some parts coming in broken and they were nice enough to set me up with a rental car to make up for the extra couple days wait.”
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Minor Wreck Express
“In addition to the excellent results we had with the repairs, the staff is friendly, take the time to explain the estimate costs and are more than willing to work with the insurance company and the customer.”
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Dent Eliminators
- Tint
- Vehicle
- Estimate
“A great place to get your windows tinted, only thing I would change is I wish it was done faster, I'll take longer job time if it means higher quality though.”
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Jacobsen Auto Body
- Vehicle
- Charge
- Truck
“We went through insurance and our insurance company was a bit slow but Jacobsen got all the info to insurance promptly and also kept us in the loop with that status.”
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The Repair Companies Shop
- Detailing
- Tint
- Brand
“Fantastic facility and wonderful staff.”
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Altoona Auto Body
- Questions
- Insurance
- Fashion
“They communicated almost daily on where they were at with the progress on fixing it, worked directly with my insurance company and made my life honestly way too easy!!”
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Action Auto Body
- Work
- Job
- Car Rental
“They removed any need for me to interact with insurance and even explained things insurance could take care of that the insurance representative never told me, ultimately getting me a better bang for my buck.”
Car Painting and Refinishing Services in Ames, IA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1093
Maximum cost
$4918
National Average
$1530
$1312
$1968
Typical price range is based on 306 cost profiles
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