How Much Will a New Car Depreciate After Repainting?

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SanGabrielle
07/29/25 6:09pm
Generally, a repainted car will have a price difference of 10-15% compared to one with the original factory paint. If the repainting job is poorly done, the difference may be even higher. If the repainting is due to accident-related bodywork, the depreciation will be even more significant. Any repainted area on the car's surface will lead to depreciation, and the exact value should be assessed based on the actual condition of the vehicle's paint. Specific details are as follows: 1. The larger the repair area, the higher the depreciation rate. After bodywork and repainting, the repaired paint may initially appear identical to the original factory paint, but due to inadequate craftsmanship, it is prone to oxidation and discoloration over time. For example, white paint may turn yellow, affecting the car's appearance and leading to further depreciation. 2. The application methods of factory paint and aftermarket paint differ significantly. Factory paint achieves fixed indicators in terms of viscosity and other properties, resulting in high-quality paint surfaces. Aftermarket paint, however, is manually applied in inferior environments, and the biggest difference is the absence of an electrophoretic layer—only a base color layer and clear coat are present. This leads to issues like color mismatch and severe paint aging over time.
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