Some cars deserve more than the colour they rolled out of the factory in. Maybe you want a shade nobody else has, a deep pearl that shifts in the sun, or a finish that finally matches the picture in your head. Bring the idea to our workshop in Fairford and we will talk it through properly, then mix and spray it so it looks right and lasts.
Colours and finishes we love getting stuck into
Every custom job starts with a conversation about the look you are after. From there we can develop a finish to suit, including:
- One-off mixed colours, tinted and tested until the tone is spot on
- Metallics and pearls with depth and a bit of flip in the light
- Candy and special-effect coats for something that really stands out
- Subtle factory-plus shades, a touch warmer or cooler than standard
- Matching paint across panels, wheels and trim so the whole car reads as one
We spray a sample panel before committing, so what you approve is what ends up on the vehicle.
How a bespoke job comes together
It pays to plan custom work carefully, because a rushed finish never looks the part. Here is how we usually go about it.
- Talk it through. Show us your idea, whether that is a paint code, a photo or just a description, and we will tell you honestly what it takes.
- Develop the colour. We mix and test the shade on a panel until you are happy with it in daylight.
- Prep the surface. Old paint and blemishes are sorted first, because a flawless base is what makes a custom finish sing.
- Lay the colour. Coats go on evenly, with the right number of passes for the effect you have chosen.
- Lacquer and cure. A hard clear coat seals everything in, then it is flatted and polished to a proper shine.
More than a quick respray
If you only need to put damage right rather than change the look, our paintwork, respray and refinishing service may suit you better, and we always sort colour matching after accident and collision repair. Custom work also pairs naturally with older vehicles, so if you are restoring something special, take a look at our classic car restoration too. If your car is going through an insurer, remember you can choose your own repairer.
We work on cars of all sorts for owners across the Cotswolds, from Cirencester and Tetbury over to Burford and the lanes around Fairford. If you have a colour in mind, give us a ring on 01285 238 153 and let us know what you are picturing.