Paint and body
Why paint and body labor adds up
Paint and body work is more than spraying a panel. Prep, blend, and reassembly time are where the hours and the cost accumulate.
What drives refinishing cost
Surface prep
Stripping, filling, and sanding consume real labor before any color goes on.
Color match and blend
Matching a faded factory color often requires blending into adjacent panels.
Materials
Primer, base, clear, and consumables are billed alongside labor hours.
Reassembly
Trim, badges, and hardware must come off and go back on cleanly.
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