Paint and refinishing
A color match you can't spot from any angle, painted and cured in a heated downdraft booth.
How we approach it
Your car's paint is not just one color. The same paint code can vary between factories, model years and even the two sides of the car. We match the paint you actually have, not only the code on the door jamb.
We spray test cards, compare them under daylight lamps, then blend the new color into the panels next to the repair. The finish cures in a heated booth, so it is hard and glossy before the car leaves.
You might need this if
- Scratches that go through the clear coat
- Peeling or cloudy clear coat
- Key scratches or other vandalism
- Rock chips across the hood and bumper
- Paint damage left after a dent repair
How we do it
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Step 1: Prepare
Sanding, filler where needed and primer, so the surface is smooth and sealed.
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Step 2: Match
We mix the color and spray test cards to compare against your car under daylight lamps.
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Step 3: Spray and blend
Base coat and clear coat in a downdraft booth, blended into nearby panels so there is no visible edge.
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Step 4: Cure and polish
A heat cure in the booth, a light polish, then a final check under inspection lights.
Typical prices
Planning ranges in Canadian dollars, before GST. Your written estimate is the real number.
| Repair | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Scratch or spot repair Small area, blended within one panel | $300 to $700 |
| One panel refinish Includes blending into the panels beside it | $550 to $1,100 |
| Bumper cover refinish Prep, paint and clear on a plastic bumper | $450 to $900 |
| Full respray Same color, booked in advance | $5,000 to $9,000+ |
About these numbers
Three-stage pearls, matte finishes and some deep reds take more material and time. We tell you if your color is one of them before you approve anything.
With insurance
Paint damage from a collision, vandalism or a hit and run is usually covered by insurance. Normal wear, like fading or rock chips, usually is not.
How insurance claims workQuestions we hear
Will the new paint match the rest of the car?
That is the goal of every paint job. We spray test cards first and blend into the panels next to the repair, so the eye can't find an edge.
How soon can I wash my car?
You can rinse it right away. Wait 30 days before waxing or using a car wash with brushes.
Ready to book paint and refinishing?
Tell us what happened and send a few photos. We reply with next steps within one business hour, and the estimate is free.