Respraying in Oldham

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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 Oldham 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 Oldham (207 found)
Pro Auto Repair
154 Jobs Completed
Manchester
5.0 / 5

Pro Auto Repair is a Manchester based garage covering all of Manchester and the surrounding areas. We are a team of three highly skilled technicians who specialise in ac

The Car Group
Member since 07 October 2020
Bury

The Car Group

Kwik Autos
534 Jobs Completed
Longsight
4.6 / 5

We are a fully trained specialist team, consist of engineers and technicians who are ready to provide high quality automotive services to our clients. we have been establ

F Dunn & Sons Garage
203 Jobs Completed
Manchester
5.0 / 5

At F Dunn & Sons in Greater Manchester, we offer car repairs and MOT tests close to the city centre, near the Etihad stadium. We are an independent family run garage,

MCR Motorfix LTD
2 Job Completed
Greater Manchester
5.0 / 5

We're a Leading Automobile Garage in Failsworth MCR Motorfix LTD has the equipment and expertise to repair and maintain your motor vehicle. Our emphasis is on transpar

Titan Automotive
170 Jobs Completed
Manchester
4.8 / 5

Titan Automotive offer a range of professional repair services from our central Manchester premises. Our 4 mechanics have over 40 years’ experience combined on all makes

A6 Garage
2 Job Completed
Manchester
5.0 / 5

Welcome to A6 Garage Manchester At A6 Garage we cover everything from Servicing and Repairs to Tyres and Exhausts. Quality New Service & Repairs To All Makes & Models,

ATS Auto Services LTD
178 Jobs Completed
Manchester
4.4 / 5

All Mechanical & Body Works repair Respray Insurance Work Engine Diagnostic Gear Box Tyres Recovery

Status Car Care
498 Jobs Completed
Salford
4.1 / 5

Status Car Care is owned and ran by Status Group who have offices both in the UK & Europe and employ a band of staff to take care of all your car repairs no matter ho

OMC Motor Group (Oldham)
4 Jobs Completed
Oldham
5.0 / 5

OMC Motor Group added the Kia franchise to its Ford background in September 2008. The parent company was originally formed in 1907 by Ralph Eglin, OMC Ford (Oldham) has o

Premier Automotive (Rochdale)
2 Job Completed
Rochdale
5.0 / 5

Premier are one of the Oldest Kia dealers in the country having sold and serviced Kia since the late nineties at Dukinfield, and also now from Rochdale Town centre. Premi

M R Recovery
5 Job Completed
Manchester
4.0 / 5

f you have broken down across Manchester, let Mr Recovery get you to your destination. We operate a fast and reliable vehicle recovery service, available 24 hours a da

Manchester MOT Centre
21 Jobs Completed
Manchester
4.9 / 5

Manchester MOT Centre was established in 1991 and have been servicing and maintaining vehicles to the highest standards ever since. With a wealth of experience and kn

Greenheys Mot Station Ltd
18 Jobs Completed
Manchester
4.8 / 5

Family Run Business with over 26 years of experience

Complete Vehicle Maintenance - Manchester
100 Jobs Completed
Manchester
4.5 / 5

We carry out mobile vehicle servicing, MOT and repairs Nationwide. You will no longer have to take your vehicle to a static workshop as we come out to you at home or work

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Respraying in Oldham

Frequently asked questions

Are there any Respraying garages that offer courtesy cars in Oldham?


There are 108 garages in Oldham that can provide you with another vehicle while yours is being repaired.

Are there any mobile mechanics in Oldham that can do a Respraying?


118 vehicle repair shops offer mobile services in Oldham for a Respraying.

How many garages are highly rated in Oldham?


There are 297 garages rated 4+ stars in Oldham that can do a Respraying.

Average rating for  Respraying in Oldham bookings

4.91

11 reviews

Car Respray Prices

The guide has been written to answer some of the questions you may have about Respraying your in Oldham. 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 Oldham 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 FixMyCar we would recommend that you post the job in the form above and simply wait to see how much garages in Oldham 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 1,093 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 Oldham;

  • 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 Oldham

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