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How Car Paint Colour Matching Works

Ever wonder how a repaired panel ends up exactly the same colour as the rest of the car? It's part science, part craft. Here's the short version.

Mini respray β€” preparation and masking stage

It starts with your paint code

Every car has a factory paint code β€” usually on a sticker in the door shut or under the bonnet. That code is the starting point for mixing your exact colour.

Why it's not that simple

Paint fades and weathers over time, so the same code on a five-year-old car won't perfectly match a fresh mix. That's where an experienced eye comes in β€” fine-tuning the tint until it's spot on.

Blending is the trick

Rather than stopping dead at a panel edge, we blend the new paint into the surrounding area so there's no hard line. It's what makes a good repair completely invisible.

The result

Matched to your car, blended in, and baked to last. Come and see the difference a proper match makes.

Complete Paintworx, Grimsby. Quality resprays, panel repairs and insurance work for drivers across North East Lincolnshire. Call 01472 869 099 or request a quote.
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