Abstract: The present invention is directed to an integrated process and system for cosmetic vehicle repair. The invention provides a process and a system to produce repair formulas, repair estimates, and repair scheduling. The present invention is particularly directed to a process and a system for repairing coating defect of a vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to system for repairing a cosmetic defect of a vehicle. The system comprises a portable computing device and at least one storage compartment. A plurality of articles can be stored in the compartment. Location and amount of content of the articles can be tracked and displayed on the portable computing device. The portable computing device can further contain a database for storing repair data.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for producing a repair estimate and scheduling for repairing a vehicle having one or more defects using a portable computing device. The invention is also directed to a system for producing such estimate and scheduling.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method for quick repairing multiple cosmetic defects of a vehicle wherein the method comprises the steps of: (a) identifying said cosmetic defect of the vehicle; (b) regulating environmental elements within a controlled perimeter used for positioning the vehicle or an area around the cosmetic defect wherein the environmental elements comprise liquid, air, temperature, light, radiation, humidity, or a combination thereof; (c) acquiring repair data on the cosmetic defect of the vehicle within the controlled perimeter; (d) entering the repair data into a computing device; (e) retrieving one or more repair specification from a first database located in said computing device or located in a host computer in communication with said computing device; (f) estimating repair cost based on the repair specification; (g) obtaining an authorization to repair the cosmetic defect based on said repair cost and the repair specification; and (h) repairing the cosmetic defect based on the repair s

Abstract: This invention is directed to a computer-implemented process for the repair of at least one blemish in a paint coating of vehicle which comprises the following steps: (1) the a manufacturer of the vehicle is selected from a list stored in a personal digital assistant (PDA); (2) the paint code of the vehicle is entered into the PDA from the vehicle identification number on the vehicle; (3) paint formulas and any variant paint formulas based on the paint code from a central color data base in a remote central computer are downloaded from a memory card or similar device into the PDA; (4) a matching paint formula or a variant thereof is obtained from the PDA that shows all ingredients for the matching paint formula; and (5) the ingredients are mixed to form a paint that is applied to the blemish using paint application techniques to color match the vehicle paint coating and the paint is dried and cured.