Custom Paint Work With a Factory Mirror Finish
AkzoNobel™ paint system. Color match camera technology. 3M finishing materials. Every clear coat sanded by hand for a true factory finish you can see your reflection in.
Paint Work Done The Right Way
Bodywerks handles every type of paint work, from single-panel section blending to full vehicle repaints. Every job uses the AkzoNobel™ paint system, which is the same system used by manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Ford in their factory paint shops. Combined with our color match camera technology, we match your factory color exactly, every time.
What sets our paint work apart is what happens after the paint is applied. Most high-production shops spray the clear coat and send the car out the door. We sand every clear coat by hand to remove orange peel and surface imperfections, then polish for a true factory mirror finish. It takes longer. It costs more. The result is a finish you cannot get at a volume collision shop.
Custom paint services we provide
- Full vehicle repaints
- Section and panel blending
- Color matching with camera technology
- Custom color matching for older or rare paint codes
- Restoration paint for classic vehicles
- Bumper and trim refinishing
- Touch-up and minor paint correction
- Clear coat sanding and polishing
- Wheel refinishing
- Specialty finishes (matte, satin, metallic, pearl)
Our Custom Paint Process
Step 1: Color Match and Scope
Using our color match camera technology, we capture the exact color profile of your factory paint, even on weathered or faded finishes. We confirm the paint code, the application method, and the scope of work with you.
Step 2: Surface Preparation
Surface preparation is the most important step in any paint job. We sand, fill, and prep every surface to the appropriate grit using 3M sandpaper. Cutting corners here is what causes orange peel, fish-eye, and adhesion failures down the road. We do not cut corners.
Step 3: Primer and Base Coat
We apply manufacturer-grade primer, then the base color coat in our climate-controlled paint booth. AkzoNobel™ paint is mixed to the exact code and applied in the proper number of passes for full coverage and color depth.
Step 4: Clear Coat Application
Multiple coats of clear are applied over the base color to seal, protect, and give the finish its depth. This is where most paint jobs end. Ours does not.
Step 5: Clear Coat Sanding and Polishing
Once the clear coat has cured, we hand sand every panel to remove orange peel and surface imperfections. Then we polish to a true factory mirror finish. This step is what separates Bodywerks paint work from chain shop paint work.
The Difference Is in the Clear Coat
- AkzoNobel™ Paint System. Used by factory paint shops at major automakers. Industry-leading color accuracy, durability, and finish quality.
- Color Match Camera Technology. We scan your factory paint to capture the exact color profile, then match it precisely. Even on faded or rare colors, the match is exact.
- Factory Mirror Finish. Every clear coat is hand-sanded and polished after curing. This is the step that turns a good paint job into a great one. Almost no high-production shop does it.
- 3M Sandpaper and Finishing Materials. Industry-standard finishing supplies on every job. Cheap sandpaper leaves scratches. We do not use cheap sandpaper.
- Climate-Controlled Paint Booth. Controlled temperature, humidity, and dust filtration during application. Paint quality depends on the environment as much as the technique.
- 60 Years of Paint Experience. Our team includes painters with decades of hands-on craftsmanship, including team members with 40-plus years of experience. Every clear coat at Bodywerks passes through hands that have been doing this work for a lifetime.
See the Finish For Yourself
Serving the South Twin Cities and St. Croix Valley
We serve drivers across 8 communities in the south Twin Cities metro region. Free pickup and delivery within 25 minutes of our Elko New Market shop.
Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Paint
Ready to See Your Vehicle in a Factory Finish?
Call to schedule a free paint consultation. We will walk you through the process, the timeline, and what to expect.