Respraying in Dagenham

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A Full Respray or even Panel Respraying can take years off of your , but it's vital to use a bodyshop around Dagenham with the experience and equipment to finish the job to a high standard, at great value. Fortunatly ALL our Paint Shops and Bodyshops fulfil that criteria.


Enter your reg, describe what's needed (or upload photos) and our specialists will competitively quote for your work. Simply check their prices and reviews, and take your pick!

Top garages for Respraying in Dagenham (58 found)
Carciti(UK) Limited
51 Jobs Completed
london
4.5 / 5

At Car Citi we believe that customers need to have a stress-free experience from day one. We are car Bodywork and mechanical work specialists based in Barking, Essex,

Ovi Motors Ltd
575 Jobs Completed
London
4.8 / 5

Ovi Motors Ltd is based in Barking, Essex. We are specialized in all mechanical , bodywork and breakdown recovery. We offer quality services at accessible prices.

Specialised Vehicle Services
134 Jobs Completed
Hornchurch
4.1 / 5

We are based in Hornchurch Essex and can cater from washing your vehicle to fully servicing it to diagnosing those faults with a professional touch. We have main dealer

A2B Autocentre
163 Jobs Completed
Rainham
4.5 / 5

A2B Autocentre of London are a friendly and honest independent garage dedicated to providing sensational service to you and your vehicle. We are here to build solid an

Complete Motor Works Ltd
22 Job Completed
Dagenham
4.0 / 5

From Smart repairs,car collision repairs and individual paint customs to MOT and servicing. Complete Motor Works is a well established one stop automotive business specia

Saif Autos Ltd
51 Jobs Completed
Dagenham
4.6 / 5

Saif Autos Ltd Specialises in MOT, diagnostics, MOT repairs, Servicing and mechanical jobs. We provide our customers with a friendly, reliable and efficient service all a

Romford Kia
10 Jobs Completed
Chadwell Heath
5.0 / 5

Here at Romford Kia we pride ourselves in offering the highest level of care whether your current model needs servicing, or you are looking to buy a new or used Kia. For

Virdee Automobile Engineers Ltd
6 Jobs Completed
IG11 0HY
3.0 / 5

We are specialists in Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz & Volkswagen. Call us today and book your next Repair, Service or MOT with us and leave your vehicle in the hands of th

Fix Auto Dagenham
3 Job Completed
Dagenham
5.0 / 5

"Fix Auto Dagenham - Dagenham and London's Leading Accident Repair Centre. Fix Auto Dagenham is one of the UK's top accident repair specialists - we have won multiple bo

Xpress Centres - Romford
Member since 28 November 2016
Romford

Xpress Centres are located at Tesco Extra stores across the country and specialise in the same-day repair of bodywork damage. We repair dents, bumps, scratches, scrapes

Quick Stop Autos
Member since 18 February 2023
romford

Established for many years, we are a family run business that believes in great customer service to encourage repeat business with every customer. Our pricing is very com

KS Bodyworks
Member since 18 August 2018
Dagenham

We are an independent garage that specialises in accident repairs, body works, spraying, panel beating, welding & polishing. KS Bodyworks has a highly skilled team of mec

Carriage Solutions London LTD
Member since 07 May 2019
ROMFORD

We are a Mobile Mechanic Service and we come to you! - Full inspections on your vehicles - Mechanics with Minimum 5 years experience on the road - All Major works c

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Respraying in Dagenham

Average rating for  Respraying in Dagenham bookings

3.67

3 reviews

Car Respray Prices

The guide has been written to answer some of the questions you may have about Respraying your in Dagenham. We have the produced the following guide to help you understand what is involved in the job and what you need to do if you would like to carry the car respray out yourself.

Having the paint on your car resprayed is a great way to restore its appearance and cover up any scratches, scuffs or fading that may have built up over time.

You can try to respray a car yourself however the finish will not be as professional unless you are an expert.

Specialist bodyshops in Dagenham will be able to provide you with a fresh and quality finish which is why recommend getting quotes to see how much it will cost.

All you have to do is fill in your personal details and the detials of your car and we will then be able to find the best local bodyshops or gargaes to provide car respray quotes directly to you.

What is involved during a car respray?

A car respray can be a messy job which is why using a bodyshop with a specifically designed area is the best way to ensure quality.

After cleaning the car with soap and water, the mechanic will scrub your with a special sanding sponge which will help the new paint stick to the car.

All of the windows, tyres and trimmings will then be covered with newspaper and sheets as it is important not to get any paint on these parts.


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Different garages have different spaces for respraying a car as some will have specialised machinery and rooms whereas others will carry out the respray in a conventional space. The mechanics themselves may spray your manually as opposed to using machines if they are not a specialist body shop.

Having a professional carry out a car respray will ensure the quality of the job is ensured however if the cost of a car respray is too much you can always try it yourself.

At WhoCanFixMyCar we would recommend that you post the job in the form above and simply wait to see how much garages in Dagenham will charge for the job. It’s a completely free service so it is worth finding out before you decide to respray your own car.

Below are the steps you need to take to respray your own car properly if the quotes you have received are too expensive.

How to Respray a Car

Materials for car spray

You need to gather all of the supplies required to respray your which includes; 5-10 cans of paint cans (depending on the size of your car), masking tape, lots of newspaper, a paint drip cloth, a sanding sponge, 3-4 cans of flat grey spray primer and rust killer spray.

All of these supplies can be bought online.

Where to respray a car

It is essential that you carry out the respray on your in a well ventilated area however this cannot simply be somewhere outside. If there is a high amount of sun exposure to the paint then it will ruin the work you have done, similarly, if it rains the pain will run and cause streaking on your .

Many people who decide to respray their own cars do so in a garage. If you are considering doing the same thing it is vital that you cover the entire area including the floors and walls. The paint will get everywhere so cover everything!

Cleaning before a car respray

Your needs to be completely clean and dry for the new layer of paint to stick to the exterior properly.

You should take your car to a car wash or carry out a through clean yourself with hot soapy water. This may be better than a car wash as the drive back home may result in your car picking up dirt on the journey.

Preparing a before a respray

This is where you make use of your sanding sponge. Wet the sponge and scrub the entire area which will be resprayed. This will help the new layer of paint stick to the car.

Dry the car before respray

As soon as you have finished scrubbing the car with the wet sanding sponge, its time to dry the car. once more this is a vital part of getting the ready for a respray.

If the weather is suitable and dry, leave the out to dry further.

Remove rust before a respray

If there are any rusted areas on the car then you need to ensure that they are as sanded down as much as possible as this will help the new paint cover the damage.

You also need to ensure that all of the dirt is removed from the rusted areas as this will prevent the new paint from sticking to the car.

Using spray on rust killer is a good way of helping the paint stick properly. Ensure any rusted area are covered by rust killer.

Cover the windows before a respray

As soon as the car is bone dry, it’s time to cover all of the fittings such as the windows, wheels and handles with masking tape, newspaper and sheets.

Respraying a car

Now you can begin respraying your . Start by using the primer on the rusted areas as this will also help with covering the damage effectively.

Cover everything during a car respray

As soon as all of the damaged area are covered in primer, you can begin respraying the . It is important to focus on one area of the car at a time. Such as all of the car doors individually, then the bumpers and so on. It is important to provide a light and even coat the first time around. Once this is complete you can begin with the second and third coat.

The car spray paint that you use will carry instructions in regards to how long it will take to dry so make sure to pay attention, as it may vary from brand to brand.

If you follow these instructions properly, you will have a great chance of carrying out a professional looking job.

However, there is a huge amount of care and attention required to perform an expert job which is why we would recommend having a body shop or mechanic carry out the car respray.

Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price, is not always easy, which is why we've simplified the process.

We work with a network of 17,707 mechanics and garages across the UK so we can find competitive car respray deals for you.

To find the best car resprays available in your Dagenham;

  • Enter your car registration number
  • Give us a few details about your car and your requirements
  • We’ll send you a great selection of quotes from mechanics and garages in Dagenham

You can then compare the quotes and read reviews from previous customers to find the best deal before booking the car respray online.