How much is it to spray paint a car

$1,500 - $3,500

The average car respray cost in Australia is between $1,500 to $3,000 (including GST) for small to medium-sized vehicles with minimal bodywork while larger vehicles can cost $3,500 (including GST) or more.

Car Painting Costs Across Australia

Below you’ll find the average cost of getting your car painted across various cities throughout Australia. The prices are averages based on how much it costs to paint an entire car or specific panels.

Several factors impact the cost of repainting a car. For example whether you want a basic paint job or a high-end professional paint job, the type of car you have will affect the price you pay. You can expect to spend several hundreds of extra dollars or, in some cases, thousands more to repaint a high-end luxury vehicle as opposed to your everyday commuter vehicle.

Other factors that influence the cost of a new paint job include:

• The vehicles’ size
• The amount of damage to repair (bodywork)
• Whether you’re respraying the whole vehicle or just specific panels
• The type and quality of the automotive paint being used

Below is a list of the most commonly used automotive paints:

• Lacquer-based paints
• Enamel paints
• Acrylic lacquer
• Urethane paints
• Enamel paints
• Waterborne enamels
• 2-Pack Paints

The of painting cars changes significantly depending on the type of paint used. Certain automotive paints have special additives and properties that make them more durable and resistant than some other types of standard automotive colours. The cost of new paint jobs also increases if you apply different types of finishes, such as high-gloss, low-lustre, metal flakes, and others.

Below is a list of the average car paint price per car or litre throughout Australia based on certain types of finishes.

As mentioned above, the cost of a car’s paint job will be influenced by what kind of car is being worked on. Below you’ll find the average full car respray price for different types of vehicles. Keep in mind that these averages are based on minimal bodywork. If you have serious dings, scratches or rust, you can expect to pay more to repair the bodywork before you can apply a fresh coat of paint.

Pro Tip: Engine compartments and door jams are not typically included with the above prices.

Of course, the price of car paint services will also vary depending on whether you need the entire vehicle painted, or just certain sections. For example, if you’ve had a minor collision that scratched the paint on a single car door, you won’t need to pay for an entirely new paint job across the whole vehicle.

Below are the average prices for painting a whole car versus painting just certain parts of a car.

Car detailer applies the final paint touches to the front of a car. | Source: Deluxe Detail

Here are a few tips to help you find professional car spray painters near you and get the perfect paint job for your car:

The obvious place to start is to perform an online search for car painters in your local area. But how do you guarantee they do high-quality paint jobs and that they’re licensed and insured?

The easiest way to find a professional painter for your car (who’s fully licensed and insured) is through Oneflare. Check out our list of pre-qualified car detailers to find a reputable automotive paint shop near you based on honest customer ratings and reviews.

How to Get an Accurate Price Estimate

The best way to get an accurate estimate is to take your car to multiple car painters and get written proposals for the work you need to be performed. Getting multiple quotes allows you to compare the cost of materials and labour. From there, you can make an educated decision.

How to Save Money Hiring a Car Painter

Your best option to save money is during the estimate process, where you can select the best car painter within your budget. However, if you’re good at bodywork, you could save a lot of money on repairs by doing it yourself. Another good tip to save money is to make sure your car is clean from debris and road grime, as the detailer you go to will charge you more to remove this for you.

How to Ensure you Get High-Quality Work

When you’re comparing car painting services near you, you mustn’t just look at cost but also gauge the quality of the work you’re getting. Always take time to look at ratings and reviews from the shop’s past customers. While the best-rated providers may cost you a little more, you’re also more likely to get a higher quality paint job that will last longer and save you money on additional paint jobs down the road.

* The cost data is based on Oneflare and third-party sources

FAQ

Ian's Car Job

Location PinNorth West Perth, WA

Problem

Sun damage on bonnet

Job type

Detail and respray

Purpose

Re-selling car

$250inc. gst

Quoted by Boss United

Don's Car Job

Location PinMelbourne, VIC

Problem

Damage on doors

Section of car

Small area on doors

Other details

No panel beating wanted

$150inc. gst

Quoted by Excell Buff Automotive Polishing Co.

Mark's Car Job

Location PinNorth Adelaide, SA

Problem

Paint fading, mainly on the top of the car

Job type

Polish, detail and respray

Colour of car

Two-tone black and metallic grey

$220inc. gst

Quoted by Car Gleamers

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