Paintwork, Respray & Refinishing in Fairford, Gloucestershire

From one scruffy panel to a full bare metal respray, we mix, match and lay the colour so the work blends in and the car looks itself again.

Paintwork, Respray & Refinishing in Fairford, Gloucestershire at OH Works in Fairford

Paint takes a hammering. Years of sun, road salt, car park dings and the odd trolley all chip away at it, and sooner or later a car starts to look older than it is. Our job is to turn that back. Whether it’s a single faded panel or a colour change from top to bottom, we strip it back where needed, get the surface right, and lay fresh paint that looks like it left the factory that way.

Refinishing we take on

People come to us for all sorts of paint jobs, big and small:

  • Single panels after a scrape, dent or repair
  • Multi panel and full vehicle resprays
  • Faded, oxidised or lacquer peeling paint brought back
  • Colour changes, including switching shade entirely
  • Tidying up after bumper work or accident damage
  • Sealing and painting over stone chip damage before it spreads

Fancier finishes, like a two tone or a custom design, sit with our custom paintwork side. Just ask and we’ll point you the right way.

Getting the colour right

This is where a respray is won or lost. Two cars off the same line can wear differently after a few summers, so we don’t just trust the code on the plate. We read it, mix the base, then tint it by eye to match how your paint actually looks now. Before a drop goes on the car, we spray a test card and hold it up against the bodywork in proper light. Only when it’s bang on do we carry on.

In the booth

Once the prep is done, the panel or car goes into our spray booth. Heating and filtered air keep dust and grit out of the wet paint, which is the difference between a finish that’s smooth and one that’s gritty. Coats go on evenly, cure properly, and come out with a deep, even gloss rather than orange peel.

A finish that lasts

Good paint starts long before the colour. We take time over the bare metal, filling, sanding and priming so there’s nothing for the topcoat to telegraph through later. Get that right and the result holds up for years, not months.

We respray cars, vans and bigger vehicles for drivers across the county, from Cirencester and Fairford to Burford and over towards Swindon. If your car has been in a knock and you’re sorting an insurance claim, remember you can pick who does the work. Have a read of choosing your own repairer, then bring it to us for a free, no pressure quote.

Drivers we help nearby

Frequently asked questions

Can you colour match my car's existing paintwork?
Yes. We read your paint code and tint the mix on the day to suit how your car has actually aged, then test it on a spare panel before anything goes on the car.
How much does a full respray cost?
It varies a lot with the size of the car, the colour, and how much prep the bodywork needs first. The honest answer is we price each one after a proper look. Bring it in and the quote is free.
Do you respray single panels or just whole cars?
Both. A single door or wing is just as welcome as a full respray. For one panel we blend into the surrounding ones so you cannot spot the join.
How long does a respray take to complete?
A single panel is often a couple of days. A full respray takes longer because of the stripping, prep and drying between coats. We give you a realistic date when you book in.
Will the new paint match the rest of the car?
That is the whole aim. We match the colour and, on partial jobs, fade it into the next panel so the fresh paint sits next to the old without a hard line.
Do you use a spray booth for an even finish?
We do. Spraying in a clean, heated booth keeps dust off the wet paint and lets the coats flow and cure evenly, which is what gives you that smooth, glossy result.

Had an oops? Let us take a look

Send a few photos of the damage and we will come back with an honest, no-obligation quote. There is no need to visit the workshop.

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