A respray is only as good as what's under it, so we strip, repair and prime before any colour goes on.
Same colour or a new one
A same colour respray brings tired or patched paint back to one even finish, often on the outside panels only.
A colour change is a bigger job: the door shuts, engine bay and inside of the bonnet and boot change too.
Not sure on the colour? Try it on a photo of your car.
What happens to your car
- Trim, lights and glass off where needed. See strip-downs.
- Old paint flatted or taken back to bare metal, and rust and dents sorted. See bodywork.
- Primer, colour and lacquer, then flatted and polished.
Bare metal
Guide coat
Masked
Colour and lacquer
Changing colour: tell the DVLA
A new colour means updating your V5C: GOV.UK explains how. Tell your insurer at the same time.
What it costs
Priced from photos and a look at the car, because the prep varies so much. See prices.
Questions people ask
Do I need to tell the DVLA if I change my car's colour?
Yes. A colour change means updating the V5C registration certificate. GOV.UK explains how, and it's worth telling your insurer at the same time.
What's the difference between a same colour respray and a colour change?
A same colour respray can stop at the outside panels. A colour change also means the door shuts, the inside of the bonnet and boot, the engine bay and under the seals, so more comes off and there are more hours in prep.
How much does a car respray cost?
It depends on how much comes off, what's under the paint, the finish you want and the size of the vehicle. That's why every respray is priced from photos and a look at the car. Our prices page explains what moves the price.
