A Plain Guide to Car Resprays

Most of the time and skill in a respray goes in before any colour is sprayed. The surface is cleaned, flatted and primed, edges and trim are masked, and the area is kept free of dust. A finish sprayed over poor preparation will show it, often within months, so this stage is not one to rush.

Paint changes over a car’s life, so a factory colour code is a starting point rather than a guarantee of a match. We match to your actual car and, where it helps, blend into the next panel so a resprayed area sits in with the rest instead of standing out.

Fresh paint benefits from a little care while it fully hardens. We will let you know anything worth avoiding in the first stretch, such as harsh chemicals or automatic car washes, so the finish lasts.