Does the entire door panel need to be repainted?
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It requires full panel repainting. Door panel repainting is done as a whole unit, primarily to avoid color mismatch after touch-up which would affect the vehicle's appearance. Full-door repainting also ensures better quality assurance. Additional information: 1. For minor collision damage: Since the repainted area is very small, it's impossible to achieve natural color transition between new and old paint, hence full panel repainting becomes necessary. The joint areas are particularly challenging to handle during door panel touch-ups. 2. Related to repair shop profits: The time difference between spot repair and full-door repainting mainly lies in sanding and painting time. Full-door repainting costs more, allowing repair shops to maximize their profits.