Professional Paint Job Financing

Transform your vehicle's appearance with a professional paint job. Whether you need a full respray, color change, or repair sun-damaged clear coat, Tresl makes quality automotive painting affordable with flexible financing.

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🎨 Full Resprays
🔄 Color Changes
✨ Custom Paint
🛡️ Clear Coat Repair
$1,500-$5,000Typical Paint Job Cost
3-7 DaysAverage Completion
7.99%APR Starting Rate
24 HoursApproval Decision

Paint Job Quality Levels

Understanding the different levels of automotive paint work helps you choose the right option for your budget and expectations.

Basic Respray

$500 - $1,500
  • Single-stage paint application
  • Minimal surface preparation
  • Standard color matching
  • 2-3 coats of paint
  • Basic clear coat finish
  • Ideal for older vehicles
  • 1-2 year durability

Standard Quality

$1,500 - $3,500
  • Thorough surface sanding
  • Primer and sealer coats
  • Computer color matching
  • Basecoat/clearcoat system
  • Better edge coverage
  • Interior trim removal
  • 3-5 year durability

Showroom Quality

$3,500 - $5,000+
  • Complete panel preparation
  • Rust treatment & repair
  • Multiple primer coats
  • Premium automotive paint
  • Hand-rubbed finish
  • Full disassembly & masking
  • 5-10+ year durability

💡 Pro Tip: When to Choose Each Level

Basic: Selling soon or budget-conscious. Standard: Daily drivers you plan to keep 3+ years. Showroom: Classic cars, enthusiast vehicles, or factory-quality results.

Why Paint Jobs Cost What They Do

A quality paint job is labor-intensive work requiring skilled technicians, proper facilities, and quality materials. The bulk of the cost isn't the paint—it's the preparation that determines the final result.

Professional shops spend 60-80% of their time on prep: removing trim, sanding, fixing imperfections, applying primer, and careful masking. This separates a $500 quick spray from a $5,000 showroom finish.

Modern automotive paints are sophisticated products. A basecoat/clearcoat system uses specialized chemicals requiring proper mixing, equipment, and curing. Quality materials alone cost $500-$1,500 depending on color and brand.

Professional auto painting

Paint Job Cost Breakdown

What you can expect to pay for different types of automotive paint work.

Service TypeDescriptionCost Range
Single Panel ResprayRepaint one door, fender, or hood to match$300 - $700
Bumper ResprayRepaint front or rear bumper cover$250 - $600
Full Body BasicComplete respray with minimal prep$500 - $1,500
Full Body StandardQuality respray with proper prep$1,500 - $3,500
Color ChangeComplete color change including jambs$3,000 - $5,000+
Clear Coat RepairFix peeling or oxidized clear coat$500 - $1,500
Custom/SpecialtyPearl, metallic, candy finishes$4,000 - $10,000+

⚠️ Beware of Ultra-Cheap Quotes

Paint jobs under $300 often cut corners: overspray on trim, poor masking, thin coverage, and paint that fades or peels within months. You often pay twice when redoing it properly.

The Paint Job Process

Understanding the steps helps you appreciate the time and skill involved.

1. Preparation (40% of work)

Vehicle is washed and moved to clean workspace. Trim, lights, mirrors removed or masked. Body inspected for dents, scratches, rust needing attention.

2. Sanding & Priming (25% of work)

Entire surface sanded for proper adhesion. Body filler applied and smoothed. Primer coats seal surface and provide foundation.

3. Paint Application (20% of work)

In controlled spray booth, color coats applied followed by clear coat. Each coat dries before next. Temperature, humidity carefully controlled.

4. Finishing (15% of work)

After curing, paint inspected and wet-sanded if needed. Final polish brings out shine. Trim reinstalled, vehicle detailed.

Paint booth process

Finance Your Paint Job with Tresl

Don't settle for cheap paint that disappoints. Finance quality work and pay over time.

Why Finance with Tresl?

  • ✓ Borrow $500-$5,000 – Covers basic to showroom quality
  • ✓ APR from 7.99% – Competitive rates based on credit
  • ✓ 12-48 month terms – Payments that fit your budget
  • ✓ 24-hour decisions – Know quickly if approved
  • ✓ No prepayment penalties – Pay off early, save interest
  • ✓ Use any shop – Choose your preferred painter

Sample Monthly Payments

Amount 24 Mo 36 Mo
$1,500$68/mo$47/mo
$2,500$113/mo$78/mo
$3,500$158/mo$109/mo
$5,000$226/mo$156/mo

*Estimated at 12.99% APR. Actual rate depends on credit.

Paint Job FAQs

How long does a paint job take?
Basic resprays: 2-3 days. Standard quality: 4-5 days. Showroom or color changes: 1-2 weeks due to extensive prep and cure cycles.
Will new paint match my original color?
Quality shops use computer color matching for virtually any factory color. If original paint has faded, matching may require blending into adjacent panels.
How long should a paint job last?
Quality paint: 5-10 years with proper care. Basic economy paint may show wear in 1-2 years. Regular washing, waxing, and garage storage extends life.
Should I fix dents before painting?
Absolutely. Paint highlights dents, not hides them. Do dent repair first. Many shops offer combined services which is more cost-effective.
Can I change my car's color?
Yes, but it's more involved. Door jambs, under hood, and trunk need painting too. You'll also update vehicle registration for the new color.

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