How Many Layers of Paint Does a Car Have?

[DeRebecca]

Automotive paint consists of 4 layers. They are the electrocoat layer, primer layer, basecoat layer, and clearcoat layer. The electrocoat layer serves to prevent rust and enhance paint adhesion. The primer layer acts as a bond between the basecoat and electrocoat layers. The clearcoat layer is the outermost layer of car paint, primarily functioning to enhance gloss, improve texture, provide UV protection, and resist minor scratches. The outermost clearcoat layer is colorless. Typically, if the colored topcoat is scratched to reveal white marks, it may not require repainting if not a concern. However, if scratches show colors other than white, attention may be needed. From the inside out, the layers are the electrocoat layer, primer layer, basecoat layer, and clearcoat layer.