This place is incredible…read more
Location: It is a very large building, but the storefront is only a portion of the actual business. The inventory goes very deep into the building. The parking lot is the foundation of a building that was knocked down. The neighborhood is a little run down. It is really easy to pass the store up while driving on Halsted.
Storefront: Inside the store, there are a number of old automobile parts hanging on the wall; old doors, fenders, grilles, ect. There is a small amount of general automotive parts and accessories within the store; Motor oil, automotive detailing chemicals, hose clamps, ect. The entire back counter is completely dedicated to automotive paints.
Store Personnel: There are usually about 5-7 employees behind the counter. This is part of the reason I have given Monarch Auto Supply, Inc such a high rating. There is an adequate number of employees, and they are extremely knowledgeable! They take their time to explain answers to any questions asked, they really know what they are talking about, and give very helpful advice. It seems each one of these employees could operate their own store.
Specialty: For anyone wishing to paint their own car, touch up scratches, patch rust, undercoat, or detail their car, this is the best place to go. Everything for painting is sold here; spray guns, undercoating kits, primers, paints, thinners, hardeners, sanders, buffers, ect. They are capable of mixing exact match colors. Also matching color based upon model of car, year, and type. All mixing is done "in-house", and the wait time is only about 10-15 minutes. They are also able to mix small and large quantities of paint.
The best part about Monarch is that they do not only sell to businesses.
Summary: This is the best place to go for automotive painting supplies because of the expert staff, paint mixing facility, and because everything needed for automotive painting is all in this one location. I highly recommend this store for businesses and non-businesses alike.