FORD F-150 SPECIALISTS.
Military-Grade Aluminum Truck Specialists

FORD F-150 SPECIALISTS.
MILITARY-GRADE ALUMINUM BODY & FRAME.

Since 2015, the Ford F-150 features high-strength military-grade aluminum alloy body panels over a fully boxed high-strength steel frame. We have dedicated clean-room aluminum tooling and structural rivet-bonding equipment.

Aluminum Clean-Room Protocol

CROSS-CONTAMINATION PREVENTION & DEDICATED TOOLING

Aluminum and steel are galvanic opposites. If steel sanding dust contacts raw aluminum, galvanic corrosion rapidly destroys the metal from within. We utilize isolated aluminum repair bays and dedicated stainless-steel tools.

Galvanic Corrosion Isolation

Clean-room dedicated dust extraction and separate pneumatic tools prevent steel cross-contamination.

Self-Piercing Riveting (SPR)

Hydraulic rivet guns replicating Ford factory SPR fastener joints with structural epoxy bonding adhesive.

Thermal Heat-Assisted Dent Extraction

Precise heat monitoring (between 200°C to 260°C) during aluminum panel reshaping to prevent structural micro-fracturing.

CROSS-CONTAMINATION PREVENTION & DEDICATED TOOLING

Dedicated clean-room pneumatic aluminum rivet gun installing structural SPR fasteners.

Heavy-Duty Boxed Frame

HYDROFORMED HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL FRAME ALIGNMENT

While the body is aluminum, the F-150 chassis is constructed from 77% high-strength boxed steel, requiring high-tonnage multi-tower hydraulic pulling.

High-Tonnage Chassis Pulling

Restoring twisted front frame horns, crossmembers, and rear receiver hitch mounting points.

Truck Bed & Tailgate Reconstruction

Repairing crushed aluminum bed sides, wheel houses, and power tailgate internal linkages.

Factory Ford Color Micro-Matching

Precision computer matching for Ford tri-coat colors including Oxford White, Agate Black, Rapid Red, and Carbonized Gray.

HYDROFORMED HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL FRAME ALIGNMENT

Heavy-duty truck frame anchored on multi-tower pulling bench.

Truck Restoration Stages

OUR CERTIFIED F-150 REPAIR LIFECYCLE

Every F-150 collision repair adheres strictly to Ford OEM workshop manual structural procedures.

1. Rivet & Bond Line Inspection

Mapping sheared SPR rivets and separated structural epoxy adhesive lines.

2. Hydraulic Rivet Extraction & Replacement

Extracting damaged rivets without enlarging aluminum panel mounting holes.

3. Structural Adhesive Injection

Applying OEM two-part epoxy structural adhesive with factory bead thickness.

4. Baked Paint & Bedliner Re-Spray

Oven bake curing and matching durable spray-in bedliner texture.

OUR CERTIFIED F-150 REPAIR LIFECYCLE

Ford F-150 fully restored to showroom condition with factory panel gaps.

Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers regarding auto collision, insurance claims, paint matching, and warranties in Quebec.

01. Why does aluminum body repair require specialized equipment?

Aluminum has no shape memory like steel and requires heat-assisted reshaping to avoid cracking. Furthermore, steel dust causes galvanic corrosion on aluminum, requiring dedicated tools and clean-room isolation.

02. How does Northstar Auto join replacement F-150 aluminum panels?

We use Ford-specified Self-Piercing Rivets (SPR) installed with high-pressure hydraulic rivet guns, combined with two-part structural epoxy bonding adhesive for factory crash-test strength.

03. Can a bent F-150 boxed steel frame be straightened?

Yes. We anchor the heavy truck chassis to our 10-ton hydraulic frame bench and pull the hydroformed boxed steel rails back to millimeter-exact factory datum specs.

04. Do you repair commercial fleet Ford F-150, F-250, and Super Duty trucks?

Yes, we handle collision repairs for private owners, commercial contractor fleets, and municipal service trucks with fast turnaround times.

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Our Location

60 Rue Gélinas
Laval, QC H7M 2Z5
Quebec, Canada

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(514) 581-1433

Business Hours

  • Mon - Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed