Craftsmanship Built for Speed and Built to Last

Coachbuilt panels, race car bodies, and one-off restorations, shaped by a fabricator with decades of championship experience.

Services Built for Builders

Detmer Metals takes on projects others won’t touch, from hand-formed body panels to complete race car fabrication. Backed by years in NASCAR, NHRA, and the restoration world, every job is done with care, accuracy, and the tools to do it right.

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Coachbuiling & Custom Panels

One-off bodywork or match rare panels with historical accuracy.

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Aero Development Support

3D scanning, tunnel-ready builds, and race-tested tuning.

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Body Restoration

Clean, accurate bodywork to bring your collectible or classic back to life.

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Welding & Metal Finishing

TIG, MIG, and gas welds with smooth lines and reliable strength.

Proven Expertise

Damon’s fabrication career began in 1992 and took shape in the high-pressure world of NASCAR. He’s helped win Cup championships, set land speed records, and build award-winning show cars. Today, he brings that same level of detail and drive to every project at Detmer Metals.

30+

30 years of experience

200+

Built Hundreds of Race Car Bodies

NHRA Pro Stock Championships & Wins

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Numerous Bonneville Records

NASCAR Cup & Championship Wins

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2023 AMBR Awardee

Let’s Build Something Great

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