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How to Choose a Colour You'll Love

A colour change is a big, exciting decision — one you'll live with for years. A few tips to help you choose well.

See it in daylight

Colours look completely different on a screen, under showroom lights and outdoors. Always judge a sample in natural daylight before committing.

Think about upkeep

Darker colours show swirls and dust more; some lighter shades are more forgiving. Solid colours are easier to touch up than pearls.

Consider resale

Very unusual colours can narrow the pool of future buyers, while classic shades hold their appeal. Go bold if it's for you — just know the trade-off.

We'll help you decide

Come and look at samples with us at the Grimsby workshop and talk it through before a drop of paint goes on.

Audi S3 — deep metallic blue bonnet refinish
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Audi S3 — deep metallic blue bonnet refinish

A full bonnet refinish in Audi's deep metallic blue — one of the colours that shows every flaw in prep and every mismatch in colour. Under the booth…

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