For new cars with only a few minor scratches, repainting may be a suitable option. Meanwhile, old cars that have faded or have many areas that have been repaired may need to be completely repainted.
According to a technician at the Ninety Eight Auto Repair, Maintenance and Care Center (Cat Lai ward, Ho Chi Minh City), the choice of tire paint or full-body paint needs to be based on the actual condition of the paint layer and the needs of the car owner.
For newly purchased cars, if there are only scratches or slight paint peeling in some locations, car owners can choose the repainting option. This method focuses on handling the damaged area instead of affecting all details.
However, there are also many different repainting methods and prices. On the market, some establishments can receive repainting of one door for several hundred thousand VND, while some places have prices of about 1 million VND or more.
The cost depends on the area to be treated, the level of damage, the quality of materials and construction techniques. For locations with only a small scratch, workers can handle it centrally in this area. Therefore, car owners should not just rely on the price to evaluate quality.
According to technicians, for cars that have been used for about 7-10 years, especially black cars, car owners can consider repainting them all if the paint is old or the car has been repaired or repainted in many places.
After many years of use, the paint color may degrade and become uneven. Repaining many parts can also cause details on the car to have differences in color and gloss. At that time, painting the entire car helps bring colors to a more uniform state and improve the overall appearance.
However, painting the entire car requires a more careful treatment process. Parts that have been painted before need to be properly treated before performing the next steps. Coverage, surface treatment and incorrect construction techniques can affect the gloss as well as the quality of the finished paint layer.
Basically, repainting and painting the entire car both need to perform the stages of surface treatment, color mixing and painting according to technical procedures. The difference lies in the scope of implementation and the purpose of the car owner.
For black cars, completely repainting can help restore the appearance after many years of use. However, car owners should carefully check the body condition, old paint and choose a facility with appropriate technology.
More importantly, car owners should not only choose based on the price. A correct surface treatment process, suitable materials and the skill of the craftsman will significantly affect the uniformity, gloss and durability of the paint layer after completion.
