Paint Matching After Accident Repairs
When your vehicle has been in an accident, one of the biggest worries is whether the repaired panel will blend with the rest of the car. At Epic Paintwork in Chorley, we use precision paint matching so your repair is going to be near-invisible to the eye.
Why Paint Matching Matters
Even the smallest difference in shade or finish can make a repair obvious and within certain colour codes, there may be multiple variants e.g. Alpine White for BMW has multiple shades of white and not only that, there’s so many variables like sunlight damage, oxidisation, the climate your car has been stored at etc.
Here’s a good quote from Reddit that we picked up on when researching this article:
“I’ve come across certain codes that my computer pulls 27 variants to and many are nowhere near the same.”
Here’s a good quote from Reddit that we picked up on when researching this article:
“I’ve come across certain codes that my computer pulls 27 variants to and many are nowhere near the same.”
This means that an “off-the-shelf” colour code isn’t always enough and we go beyond the code, taking into account:
- The original manufacturer’s paint formula.
- The age and condition of your vehicle’s paintwork.
- The finish type (metallic, pearl, matte, or gloss).
Our Paint Matching Process
Digital colour scanning - we have advanced spectrophotometer tools, we analyse the existing paint on your vehicle.
Custom mixing - Our paint system blends pigments to replicate the exact shade and tone
Test panel comparison – We spray and check samples in natural and artificial light.
Blending techniques – Paint is feathered into adjacent panels to guarantee a seamless finish.
Common Accident Repairs We Match
- Bumper scrapes and scuffs
- Cracked or replaced panels
- Dent and scratch resprays
- Insurance-approved accident repairs
- End-of-lease returns needing factory finish
Why Choose Epic Paintwork?
Industry experience working on everything from daily cars to prestige vehicles.
OEM-quality paints and clear coats for durability - we only use the best of the best materials and supplies to treat your car exactly how it should be.
Attention to detail - we treat every job as if it’s our own car.
Local trust – serving Chorley, Buckshaw, Preston, Wigan and across Lancashire/North West too.