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Commonly, cars are painted either due to some scratches or areas that were peeled off and damaged by time. For such minor damages, a simple touch up or spot repair will do the job. Touch up and spot repair requires efficient colour matching technique to make the painting even and undetectable. Vehicles that are damaged by collision and auto accidents require an overall auto body painting or re-finishing after an extensive body repair and beating. A painting job is also needed to match the vehicle's exact colour after an exterior part replacement.

On the other hand, some people prefer having their vehicles repainted simply because they fancy a different colour or they want to customize their car for aesthetic purposes. Custom painting services are also popular to car owners that allow them to personalize their car with eye-catching designs utilizing the spray painting technology. Also, there are car enthusiasts and collectors that seek auto painting services to restore classic cars to their original glory.

Though there are some people who still prefer the conventional auto painting done in workshops, auto painting businesses have begun to introduce their own mobile service that enables them to perform an on the spot procedure with the existence of a mobile workshop. A mobile workshop has all the needed tools and equipments required to provide a professional auto painting service.

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association is concerned with the manufacturing, re-manufacturing, wholesaling, distribution and retailing of all vehicle parts, accessories, tools, equipment and services on all vehicles.

Failure of automotive painting

• Chalking. It occurs when the dispersion of pigment is improperly done.
• Cracking. This is due to the unequal expansion or contraction of paint coats.
• Erosion. It occurs due to external agents such as water and air.
• Blistering. This is due to improper surface exposure to strong sunshine.

Tips on automotive painting

• Most auto painting shops are willing to provide free quotes. It is beneficial to take advantage of this feature to get the best price without compromising the quality.
• It's best to do all repairs in one go. Most auto repair shops offer a variety of auto body repair services and give discounts to customers that are requiring more than one procedure. It is best to have the painting job done including any repairs needed by the same business to get the best deal possible.
• Choose the right automotive painting shop. Reputable and trusted establishments often have good track records and are recognized by the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association.
• Know all the details of the paint accessories and parts that you need for you vehicle and compare them to each other in order to realize their suitability for you.
• Ask for help from your family and colleagues for recommendations when you are unsure about a certain accessory. Two heads are always better than one when it comes to decisions such as these.

Check all the parts and accessories that will be needed or added for any damage before going through with the process.