A fresh, lustrous coat of paint on your car looks fantastic, increases resale values, and strengthens your vehicle’s first line of defense against the elements. Over time, daily wear and tear, ultraviolet light, and other factors cause even the best coat of auto paint to fade, crack, and eventually flake. Freshening your auto paint will help prevent oxidation and keep your car looking its best for years to come.

How to Tell Your Car Needs a Fresh Coat of Paint

Fading

Direct sunlight is one of the biggest threats to your auto paint, eventually causing colors to fade, even with a quality topcoat. This problem is especially prevalent in Hawaii and other sunny places unless you keep your vehicle in a garage or carport. While dings, nicks, and scratches can usually be repaired, fading auto paint needs to be completely replaced.

Peeling

A hard clear coat layer protects your auto paint from the elements and minor damage, but it’ll start to degrade over time. If the clear coat is peeling away, forming bubbles, or turning a yellowish color in patches, you’ll likely need a new paint job.

Major Scratches

Shallow scratches can often be buffed out, and even deep gouges can sometimes be fixed with a little paint. If the rest of your car’s finish is in decent shape, a skilled body shop can repaint just one panel instead of the entire vehicle. If your car has scratches all across its body, an entirely new paint job may be in order.

If scratches or fading have marred your vehicle’s paint, let the auto paint professionals at Contractors' Equipment & Service in Hawaii restore its lost luster. They also offer auto repair, welding and fabrication, trucking parts, and heavy equipment rental. Visit their website for more information about their auto paint services or call (808) 676-7566 to schedule an appointment.