Colors On Parade

Lloyd is fantastic professional at what he does, honest, and easy to work with. He did a fantastic job. I was rear ended and the other three shops I took it to wanted to just replace the bumper and move on. He identified structural damage prior to the bumper coming off, that needed to be addressed during repair, and he was able to color match a very complex paint job on a 10 year old car while keeping the OEM bumper.

Even in the bright sunlight you can't tell it's been repainted. Additionally the fit and gaps are like it came from the factory, despite it being a repair vs a replacement of the bumper. As compared to a fleet vehicle we just got back from a "major repair shop" from a minor parking lot side swipe. The gaps on this repair are very wide between panels and the alignment is off, oh and cost 3x as much. Lloyd was also was able to do expert level paint-less repair dents from pine cones and general wear and tear to make the car look awesome.

I've recommended him to anyone looking for repairs from accidents or dent repair. It's a bit of a drive to him but completely worth it for the quality and expertise. Also rates are VERY reasonable not price gouged like most collision or body repair places looking for an insurance check. I've been meaning to leave this review for multiple years now and after the previously mentioned experience with the fleet vehicle I had to write it. The one benefit of multiple years passing is I can attest the repair and paint job are still top notch!

Lloyd was absolutely fantastic! He was very patient in explaining what was involved for the repair and provided a quote. He responded quickly to my voice messages and texts! The car was completed when he said it would be which was important as I use the car for work. Clean shop and the repair was perfect.

To anyone doubting the reviews, don't. Lloyd is an absolute class act. I'm not from the area and didn't know who to go to so I had found this shop through online reviews and decided to trust all the 5 star reviews and I'm glad I did. I had a little paint chip that 99.9% of people would consider a non issue and there's really nothing you can do about it, just one of those facts of life. Lloyd still went out of his way to touch it up to the point that I was happy with it and explained every step along the way. Truly a pleasure to deal with and I would wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone in the area.

Lloyd is a master! He fixed a very bad 'oopsie' in the quarter panel and door of my white pearl Honda Pilot. You would never know there was damage. He also used paintless dent removal on the other side that did not have paint damage but a very long dent. He was very up front about what he thought he could do and how it might turn out. That repair isn't factory perfect (he did not promise that - again, super transparent about everything) but, is SO much better and no one but me will probably know it is there. Lloyd also took care of some other minor scrapes on the front and rear bumper because he is just that much of a perfectionist. I hope not to need him again but, have a car body guy now if I do. He absolutely deserves the perfect ratings and it was great to support someone doing what they love to do!

I've been a customer of Lloyd's for many years. Repairs are always above and beyond what's expected. He's great to do business with and he always takes care of his customers. Most recently repaired collision damage on our Ridgeline and hail damage on our Highlander. The repairs are always amazing and you always get your vehicle back better than expected.

I recommend Lloyd to everybody who needs repairs. Honest, genuine, trustworthy, and you always get more for you money. Plus, he's just such a great person to do business with. Relax, Lloyd got this! Thanks Lloyd for all you do.

Consistent, truly outstanding experience with Colors on Parade. I wish all businesses were run exactly like CoP. Based on my experience, Lloyd (owner) is a truly genuine guy with many years of experience with all aspects of auto bodywork and is a perfectionist that consistently over-delivers. I have brought him several personal vehicles over the past 12 years with a variety of paint & body issues, the most recent involving a damaged fiberglas panel (see attached Before & After photos).

Like prior, he quoted a very fair price and delivered as promised, actually earlier than expected, and looking absolutely perfect. I have all the confidence in the world in the work performed by Colors on Parade and strongly recommend them.

Lloyd has worked on 2 of my cars on different occasions, and his work is impeccable, and his attention to detail is meticulous. He is truly a master at his craft. I have a 2002 Lexus that is a 'cream puff.' It has a dark garnet pearl paint which is a challenge to work with. I have taken this car to Lloyd twice - once a couple of years ago when someone backed into my bumper in a parking lot, and a few weeks ago when someone slammed a grocery cart into the driver's side door.

On both visits Lloyd was able to fix the damage without any 'replacement' of parts. In other words, if I took this car to the Lexus dealer, they would have wanted to replace the bumper, and possibly part of the door panel. Of course, Lloyd just worked his magic and painstakingly removed the dents. You would never know there was any damage to the car at all. And, while he was at it, he touched up/removed all of the other scratches, chips, dinks, and pine tar stains on the car.

He is just that particular and proud of his work. His pricing is almost ridiculously low - I'm sure his prices are less than half the cost of anyone else in the business. I have sent friends of mine to him and they have been amazed at his work and value for the money. If your looking for a Master painter, an honest businessman, and a very reasonable price, look no further, Lloyd is your guy!

Lloyd was fantastic to talk to when I needed work done on my vehicle. It was a very small (but deep) scratch that did not damage the paint, but the clear coat needed serious attention. He talked me through at least three options while keeping cost (and quality of work done) in mind. Lloyd also accommodated my busy work schedule which meant a lot to me and really appreciated how quickly he responded to all of my questions throughout the repair.

He is also very knowledgeable about vehicles, and kindly spent extra time just walking me through some of the past vehicles he had worked on (or built) and they were all definitely very nice! Thank you so much for your help, Lloyd!

First of all I want to apologize to Lloyd for the delay in posting this review. I wrote it a few days after I had my car repairwork done, but apparently it did not post properly and I am just finding that out. I chose Colors on Parade because of the many positive reviews Lloyd had received on Angie's List and I was not disappointed! He was quick to schedule my appointment and extremely easy to work with from start to finish. Lloyd's workmanship was everything his other clients had said it would be!

He did an amazing job on my car's scratches and also fixed a back bumper issue. These repairs were completed in a timely fashion at Lloyd's very nice workshop near his home in Wendell, NC. Lloyd clearly loves his profession and takes great pride in his work. The price he quoted me was very reasonable and there were no surprises when I picked up my car. Lloyd is a very honest, intelligent, friendly and likable person.

By the time I drove away from his bodyshop, I felt like I had made a new friend. I will not take any future car bodywork to anyone but Lloyd! I have already recommended him to two friends. My advice to anyone who needs car bodywork or classic car restoration in the Wake County area is to call Lloyd at Colors on Parade. You will not be disappointed!

Lloyd did a great job on my Audi bumper! I got hit by two different people within a week and he made it look brand new without replacing any parts. He is honest and a real professional. He gave me great service and quick turnaround as well. He even repaired a few paint chips on my hood at no extra charge without my even asking him to look at other parts of the car. I'll definitely bring any car that needs body work to Lloyd!

I had an encounter with a concrete pillar, thanks to poor lighting in a parking garage, leading to some fairly large dents in the rear of my Subaru. On a recommendation from my mechanic, I went to Lloyd, and was totally impressed. For far less than a regular body shop would have cost (I expect they would have simply ordered a new fender) he was able to fix everything so you would never know it had ever been damaged.

And he cleaned up some other cosmetic issues, too, without being asked and for no charge. Its a longish drive for me to get to his place, but well worth it. He's very pleasant, easy to talk with, and did a wonderful job for me. I wouldn't hesitate to use his services again, should I need them.

Lloyd did an excellent job fixing a door dent and paint chip that went through the clearcoat. I walked back to my car from doing some shopping a few weeks ago and there it was. Since the car is a deep red, it stuck right out and made me angry each time I saw it. Due to the placement, estimates from bodyshops were $700-$900. Lloyd gave me some options including an economical one that would not be factory finish, but would make it much less noticeable.

For literally less than 1/10th the cost, he did an excellent job! Not only did he fix the clearcoat, but he took the dent out as well. From a distance it is totally imperceptible. Close up, it takes few scans to find it. He also buffed out some spots on my hood to perfection. Like I have seen in his other reviews, he definitely stands behind his work and told me upfront that he would not accept payment unless I was fully and completely satisfied.

He is just a couple miles off 540 in Wendell (minutes from Raleigh). It is definitely worth the drive. Integrity, extremely skilled and economical; he is the complete package. Anytime I need or are asked for recommendations for bodywork; it will be Lloyd.

Lloyd did an amazing job! The dealership misled me saying that they needed to replace my entire "headlight kit" - they quoted almost $2,000 to fix it. Lloyd had me stop by the same day - and less than 30 minutes later, I was on my way with my light completely fixed and it cost only $30! I cannot say enough how thankful I am. Lloyd is one of the few honest car repair men. Highly recommend!