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Body & side panel racks.
Returnable steel racks that carry large painted body and side panels separated and cushioned — big Class-A stampings, finish protected.
Body sides and large stamped panels are some of the biggest, most finish-sensitive parts on the vehicle. They need to ship separated, on edge, and supported off the show surface. A returnable steel rack built to the panel keeps large Class-A stampings safe through the loop.
Why returnable for these parts
Expendable packaging is a cost you pay every shipment, and loose dunnage lets parts move. A returnable steel rack built to the part protects it and amortizes over hundreds of trips — run your numbers in the ROI calculator.
- Handles large body-side and quarter panels
- Separation so big painted panels never contact
- Support off the Class-A surface
- Returnable and repairable for low cost per trip
How we protect the part
We design the pocket around your part. Steel structure carries the load; custom foam and dunnage cushion and locate it, with orientation fixed for fast, damage-free handling.
- Slots or nests sized to your large panel
- On-edge carry with support at the structure
- Soft, non-marring contact points
- Retention that holds big panels steady
Built to your part, under one roof
Every rack is engineered and built in-house — laser, forming, welding, powder coat — to your print and your loop, and we repair and refurbish fleets to keep cost per trip low.
Who ships these
Built for automotive OEM & Tier-1.
We build returnable racks for manufacturers across the Southeast and beyond. See how it fits on our automotive OEM & Tier-1 page, or explore all returnable packaging and automotive racks.
FAQ
Body & Side Panel Racks — answered.
How big a panel can you build racks for?
We build to your part — body sides, quarters, and large stampings. The rack is engineered to the panel's size and weight.
How are large painted panels kept from touching?
Each panel is separated in its own slot or nest and supported only at safe points, so big Class-A surfaces stay clean.
Are panels carried on edge?
Usually on edge with support at the structure — the safest way to move a large, thin painted panel.
Can the racks handle the weight of big stampings?
Yes — racks are steel and engineered to the panel weight, including safe stacking and efficient return.
Can you match our existing panel racks?
Yes. We build to print, can improve a design, and repair and refurbish fleets.
Have a part to quote?
Send a part or a print — a phone photo is enough to start. We’ll come back with a rack concept and a number.
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