Don & Sons Body Shop
“We were able to make an appointment and get in right away for a dent repair.”
Best Auto Paint Shops in Ames, IA
10 professionals listed · 5 in Ames · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
Shaffer's Auto Body and Mechanical Repair
“We worked with Austin,he was very professional and explained things well and took good care of us.”
Mike's Body & Frame
“Can't behind to say how helpful and accommodating Mike and his team were.”
Wayne Larson Collision Spec
“They worked hand in hand with my insurance, made sure my rental was extended during the duration of my repairs and had the repairs done when they said they would.”
Ding King
“We have had customers see a dent that was a deal-breaker, but after Ding King had refinished it, the spot looked like new again.”
Boelman Collision LLC
“Ron and Jess treated me very well and do excellent work in a friendly manner.”
Listed for drivers in and around Ames, IA, these 10 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 10 professionals we list here, 5 are in Ames itself and 5 come from towns including Gilbert (1, 6 mi), Boone (1, 12 mi) and Ellsworth (1, 20 mi). The professionals on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 945 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "price" and "estimates". 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 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 give free estimates; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the professionals on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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.
Can I get a paint quote without bringing the car?
2 of the 10 shops advertise free estimates, and paint is the job where that still means bringing the car. A painter needs daylight and an angle to see how far the clear coat has gone and whether the old finish will take another coat. Photos only get you a range.
Street Rods Restoration & Customs
“I recently had the pleasure of having Rod from Street Rods Restoration & Customs, reupholster my seats, doors and interior panels of my 1952 Plymouth.”
Bondurant Auto Body
“If you have body work needed this is the place to go.”
Brian's Collision Clinic LLC
“After all the work Brian's team put in, the Subaru didn't even hesitate to make the planned cross country journey, and now lives a happy life in another state with its new family!”
Evans Auto Body
“Evans auto body did some rust repair on the inside of our Durango's door jam and made it look like it came from the factory.”
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