Ritchie Bros. Refurbishing Process
When it comes time to sell your trucks and equipment, it's important to get the most out of your investment. Our experience shows that buyers want to inspect your equipment and determine its true condition without the distraction of surface imperfections. Investing in refurbishing helps increase your return.

Have any questions about Refurbishing?
Ask about our Refurbishing Services:
United States +1.952.221.3619
Canada +1.604.273.7564
Mexico +52.722.211.2922
Europe +31.168.39.22.00
Middle East +971.4.883.8398
Singapore +65.6477.9222
Australia +61.7.3382.4444

Maximize Your Return Selling with Ritchie Bros

Painting Heavy Equipment

Sometimes your equipment simply needs to be washed, and left in its working clothes. Other times the item may require cosmetic repairs and paint. In both cases, Ritchie Bros. works with you to help you get the most value for your investment.

Before we do anything, a team of Ritchie Bros. experts inspects your equipment. Recommendations for any mechanical repairs, metal work, glass, upholstery, and paint will be made to help you attain the maximum result for your equipment.

Our refurbishing centers are conveniently located at all of our permanent auction sites. All are fully equipped, making the Ritchie Bros. auction site your one-stop solution.

Refurb Building

Environmentally friendly facilities

With tightened environmental regulations in many areas, equipment owners who want to paint their equipment are finding fewer alternatives. We provide an environmentally friendly solution that is cost competitive.

  • Equipment is washed using the latest environmental technology, allowing us to recycle and treat all water used in the cleaning process.
  • Blast and paint rooms are all equipped with filtered dust collectors that control the emission of pollutants into the air. Blast media is recycled.
  • All by-products are disposed of properly in accordance with the local laws that govern the facility.
Heavy Equipment Repairs

Just Off the Job Site, Need Refurbishing?

Equipment just off the job site is professionally inspected and a quotation is prepared. Following your approval, the refurbishing process begins.

 

Light Metal Repair Work

Light Metal Repair Work

At this stage, dents are carefully repaired or, when necessary, a new metal piece is welded in.

 

 

 

Washing Heavy Equipment

Washing

After repairs are made, equipment is thoroughly high-pressure washed, removing everyday dirt as well as heavy, built-up grime. At our new facilities all water is cleaned and recirculated.


Sandblasting Heavy EquipmentBlasting

A good paint job starts with thorough preparation. The machine is blasted with a safe garnet material, removing old paint and decals. Blast material is recycled and reused.

 

 

Taping and Prepping

Preparing for Paint

After blasting, the machine is blown dry to remove any surface deposits. Then, it's taped and prepped for painting.

 

 

 

Heavy Equipment Painting

Painting

A fresh coat of paint is applied and decals are restored. Once the painting is completed, broken glass and worn seats are replaced and interior detailing is performed.
In addition to truck and heavy construction equipment painting, Ritchie Bros. Refurb services offers painting for all machines.

 

Get the most of your investment

Ready for Showtime

Whether you're selling your machine in one of our auctions or putting it to work, Ritchie Bros. full-service refurbishing facilities will work for you every step of the way.


Need More Information about Ritchie Bros. Refurb?
Contact Will Marsh - Manager Refurb
cell - +1.952.221.3619
email - wmarsh@rbauction.com

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