{"id":1906,"date":"2021-04-28T16:58:48","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T21:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/?p=1906"},"modified":"2021-04-28T16:58:48","modified_gmt":"2021-04-28T21:58:48","slug":"does-your-car-need-a-paint-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/28\/does-your-car-need-a-paint-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Your Car Need a Paint Job?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you first got your\ncar, it was likely shiny and new, with a sparkling paint job. But over the\nyears your car\u2019s paint job may lose some of its luster, or may even become\ndamaged due to rust<\/a>, hail<\/a> or a\nsevere storm<\/a>, or a traffic accident. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re thinking about touching up your car\u2019s paint or redoing the paint job entirely, it helps to understand what the repainting process entails. The cost of a vehicle paint job by your local auto body shop can vary widely based on the repair work needed beforehand and the size of the area being repainted, among other factors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does a Car Paint Job Entail? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An estimator at a local body shop near you can go over the specific steps needed for your vehicle. Generally, the steps to repainting a car include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n