Can a car be repainted?
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Yes, a car can be repainted. The process for repainting is as follows: 1. After determining the new color for the vehicle, apply to the vehicle management office within 10 days; 2. Prepare the original and photocopy of the vehicle owner's ID, the original vehicle registration certificate, and the original vehicle license; 3. Pay all fines incurred before the repainting; 4. Inspect the vehicle's exterior, take rubbings, and photos. Any exterior modifications that do not pass inspection must be restored to the original factory condition beforehand; 5. Fill out the color change application form, submit it to the processing window after completion, and wait for approval and issuance of a new vehicle license. When changing the vehicle's color, owners must not imitate the color schemes and patterns of police cars, fire trucks, road administration enforcement vehicles, ambulances, etc. Additionally, the area covered by vinyl wrap should not exceed one-third of the vehicle's surface.
I’ve had my car wrapped in a color-changing film for three years. Remember to book a registration update on the 12123 app within ten days after the modification—just bring the green vehicle registration book and driver’s license, pay 20 bucks, and you’re set. If you skip the registration and get pulled over, it’s a straight-up fine. Last time, someone in my neighborhood got a lecture from traffic police for their unregistered cherry blossom pink wrap. Opt for TPU material for the color film—it’s more durable than traditional PPF. With an 8,000 RMB budget, you can get an imported brand that won’t fade for five years. Never cheap out on low-quality film—it leaves sticky residue on the paint that’s impossible to clean off. For a full-body color change, make sure the installer removes door handles and emblems; otherwise, the gaps look obviously fake. The trunk edge trim also needs precise handling. I went for an electro-optic metallic gray—it’s noticeably more dirt-resistant than plain black when washing, but avoid automatic gas station car washes as they can scratch the film. After the change, friends all said it looks like a brand-new car—just a smart trick to protect the factory paint.