Resprays & paintwork
Car resprays and paintwork in Portsmouth
One panel after a repair, faded or peeling paint, or a full respray for a classic. The finish depends on the preparation, so that’s where most of the time goes.
- One panel to the whole carEveryday cars and classics
- Preparation firstOld paint, filler and rust dealt with
- Quotes from photosConfirmed once we’ve seen the car
- Mon–Fri, 8am–5pmClosed weekends
What’s involved
in a respray
From one panel to the whole car.
Most paintwork we do is part of a repair: a new or repaired panel painted to match the rest of the car. We also respray cars whose paint has faded, peeled or been damaged across several panels, and classics being restored.
Old paint, filler and rust are dealt with first, then panels are prepared and primed so the new paint has a sound base.
Not sure what it needs? Send a few photos with your registration and we’ll come back to you with a guide price. Some damage only shows once a panel comes off, so we confirm the price once we’ve seen the car.
- Scope
- One panel to the whole car
- Preparation
- Done first
- Quotes
- From your photos
01What we paint
Paintwork we take on
- 01
Faded paint
Paint that has dulled or chalked across a roof, bonnet or boot lid.
What’s involved
- AssessmentHow many panels are affected.
- RefinishPrepared and repainted.
- 02
Peeling paint
Clear coat or paint lifting and flaking, usually on the flat panels that see the most sun.
What’s involved
- PreparationFailed paint taken back first.
- RefinishPrimed and repainted.
- 03
Paint after a repair
Repaired or replaced panels painted to match the rest of the car.
What’s involved
- Colour matchMatched to the rest of the car.
- BlendingInto the panels around it.
- 04
Scratches through to primer
Deep scratches and keyed paint that go through the colour.
What’s involved
- Repair & refinishThe scratch repaired, then painted.
- RelatedBodywork, dents & scratches
- 05
Full respray
The whole car, keeping the original colour or changing it.
What’s involved
- PreparationMost of the job.
- Colour changeTell the DVLA if the colour changes.
- 06
Classic resprays
A respray on a classic usually starts with taking the car back to bare metal.
What’s involved
- ScopePart of a restoration, or on its own.
- RelatedClassic car restoration
Paint and panel
How deep is the damage?
Car paint is built up in layers. How far the damage goes decides whether it’s a small repair or a repaint, which is why a close-up photo helps so much.
Pick the closest match
Only in the lacquer
The mark hasn’t gone past the clear top coat, so it may not need painting at all. Send a close-up and we’ll tell you honestly what it needs.
Send a photo of the scratchThrough to the colour
Once a scratch is through the lacquer into the colour, it needs a paint repair: prepared, primed, painted to match and blended into the panels around it.
Get a scratch repair quoteThe panel is pushed in
The metal is put right first so the panel sits flat, then it’s primed, painted to match and blended in.
Get a dent repair quoteNew colour on top
Old paint, filler and rust are dealt with first. Then the panel, or the whole car, is primed, painted and finished with fresh lacquer.
Get a respray quote02How it works
How a respray comes together
- 1
Send photos
Each side of the car, plus close-ups of rust, peeling or damage.
- 2
We advise
We tell you how much of the car needs painting and what the preparation involves.
- 3
We see the car
We confirm the price once we’ve seen the paint and bodywork in person.
- 4
Preparation
Old paint, filler and rust are dealt with, and panels are prepared and primed.
- 5
Paint
Painted to match, or in the colour you’ve chosen for a full respray.
03Our work
Resprays from our workshop
04Good to know
Before you book a respray
Preparation decides the finish
Paint shows every flaw underneath it, so the time goes into dealing with old paint, filler and rust first.
Changing colour?
Tell the DVLA so your V5C logbook shows the new colour.
Restoring a classic?
A classic respray usually starts back at bare metal. See classic car restoration.
Questions we’re asked
How much does a car respray cost in Portsmouth?
It depends on how much of the car is being painted, the condition of the existing paint and bodywork, and whether you’re changing colour. A single panel is a very different job from a full respray. Send photos and we’ll give you a guide price, then confirm it once we’ve seen the car.
Can you match my car’s paint?
Yes. New paint on a repaired or replaced panel is matched to the rest of the car and blended where needed so the repair doesn’t stand out.
Will a respray hide rust?
No, and it shouldn’t. Rust is dealt with during preparation, before any paint goes on, otherwise it comes back through the new paint.
Do you change the colour of cars?
Ask us. If you’re changing colour, tell the DVLA so your V5C logbook shows the new colour.
Get your respray quoted
Photos of each side of the car and close-ups of the problem areas give us the clearest picture.