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Paint Repair / Spot Refinish

Blend repairs that disappear into the surrounding paint.

Difficulty: moderate~2.57 hrs2 days
Estimated total
$300–960
Parts$80–280
Labor$220–680
Labor time2.57 hrs
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What's involved

What this repair actually is.

Damaged area sanded and primed, base coat sprayed, blended into adjacent panels with clear coat.

Symptoms

How you can tell.

  • Scratches into base coat
  • Stone chips
  • Faded clear coat
If you delay

Exposed metal will rust quickly.

Maintenance tip

Address chips early with touch-up paint.

Educational estimate. Real pricing depends on your vehicle, the inspection, parts availability, taxes, and shop rates. Use this as a guide while you shop quotes.
Related

Often done together.