Car Paint Repair

Chipped paint or sun damage can spoil your vehicle’s look and resale value, but our auto body and car paint repair services can restore that new car finish. Our expert auto body technicians use state-of-the art equipment to repair your vehicle’s paint damage and get you back on the road with a like-new finish. Plus our limited lifetime warranty gives you peace of mind that it was done right the first time.

What is the car paint repair process?

After any exterior auto body repairs, a fresh coat of paint seals the deal. Here is the Caliber Collision step-by-step process for car paintwork repairs: 

• With the help of our color matching state-of-the-art equipment, we'll perfectly match your car's paint color
• Our iCar Gold Class technicians will then apply an even coat
• To top it off, they’ll apply a glossy clear coat for a factory-fresh finish

What factors affect how much auto paint repair may cost?

There are several variables our Caliber team will consider when estimating how much your paint repair will cost. The primary consideration is determining just how damaged your vehicle's exterior is. Minor scratches and chips generally require touch-up paint only, and this helps cap the cost of your car paint repair work. However, extensive sun damage and deep scratches will typically need a full repaint for the entire vehicle to restore your car or truck to its former glory.

Another important factor to keep in mind is the type of paint used in the repair process. Specialty finishes, such as metallic, pearlescent or matte finishes, tend to be pricier than standard options. Additionally, the availability of these specialized paint types may vary and increase the overall cost of your auto paint repair work.

Finally, your vehicle's make and model can affect the cost. Some car paint colors are more challenging to match than others, particularly if they are unique to a specific manufacturer or model. In those cases, your car paintwork repair will require specialized paint codes to formulate a seamless blend with the existing color, and that will generally incur higher costs.

How does Caliber match colors during the painting process?

Highly precise, accurate color matching is crucial for professional-grade car paint repairs, and Caliber Collision is proud to utilize cutting-edge technologies to achieve these results. Using a computerized paint-matching system to analyze your car's existing paint color, our technicians identify the specific paint code and precisely replicate that original shade.

Beyond the computerized systems at our facilities, our specialists apply their firsthand expertise to fine-tune the color matching process even further. They consider a wide variety of factors unique to your vehicle, such as its age, damaging effects from the sun on its current paint job, and the overall level of fading or discoloration. This attention to detail ensures that your auto paint repair matches perfectly with color, texture and finish to produce flawless results.

What cosmetic issues can car paint repair fix?

New car paint services performed by the professional teams at Caliber can address an array of common cosmetic issues that affect your vehicle's appearance and resale value:

• Surface Scratches: Minor scratches on the clear coat or paint surface are polished and buffed to achieve a consistent shine.
• Paint Chips: Small chips caused by pebbles or other road debris can be easily filled with touch-up paint and rendered unnoticeable.
• Sun Damage: Flaking, discolored or peeling paint due to prolonged sun exposure can be refreshed with a new coat of paint for a vibrant finish.
• Tree Sap and Bird Droppings: These chemicals may cause paint discoloration or etching, which is addressed during the auto paint repair process by cleaning and repainting affected areas.
• Rust Spots: If caught quickly enough, early-stage rust can be sanded down, treated and repainted to prevent further corrosion.
• Old Paint Mismatch: Sections of the vehicle with mismatched paint colors due to previous auto body work can be precisely color-matched and repainted for a beautiful finish.

Our purpose

Restoring the Rhythm of Your Life® means helping you every step of the way to get you back on the road safely. Our experience-backed car paint repair services and limited lifetime warranty give you peace of mind when you get behind the wheel of your vehicle. Additionally, we will communicate with you throughout the repair process, so you know exactly what is happening with your car or truck.

Why Caliber Collision?

Since 1997, we've focused on providing the best services with the highest standards in mind. We restore cars to pre-collision condition and we back every single repair with a written limited lifetime warranty. With 1,800+ locations across 41 states, odds are there’s a teammate in your neighborhood ready to help with Restoring the Rhythm of Your Life®.