What is the difference between partial painting and full painting?

[ReedLee]

Full painting and partial painting mainly differ in terms of color matching. Below are the differences in color matching between full painting and partial painting: 1. Introduction to partial painting and full painting: Partial painting: Since the original factory paint cannot be fully restored during later repairs, it is naturally difficult for partial painting to maintain the original factory paint color. Full painting: Although full painting has a certain gap compared to the original factory paint, it is a complete overall spray. 2. Introduction to related car paint content: Spray paint: White spray paint is itself used to repair scratches on cars, but it certainly has a gap compared to the effect of baked paint. Adhesion: The adhesion of spray paint is much worse than that of baked paint, and it may start to peel off after about a year. The difference in the paint surface not only has a certain color difference from the original factory paint, but also the gloss is not as good as baked paint. Therefore, if you have requirements for the paint surface, try not to choose spray paint.

[Sidney]

When it comes to car painting, a partial respray means only repairing the small damaged area, such as a minor scratch on the door—just that specific spot gets treated. A full respray involves repainting the entire panel, with the door completely removed and redone. Partial resprays save money and time; a repair shop can finish it in about two hours for around 500-600 RMB. However, the color might not match perfectly, especially on older cars. A full respray costs more than double, easily exceeding 1,000 RMB, and requires two days for drying, but the result is seamless with no color difference, making the car look brand new. The choice depends on the extent of damage and budget—minor issues can be fixed with a partial respray, while larger scratches demand a full respray for reliability. Always drive carefully to avoid scratches in the first place—prevention is key.

[Janet]

With over a decade in auto repair, I often see customers torn between spot repair and full panel repainting. Simply put, it's about the scope of repair: spot repair only touches up the scratched area, like a doctor doing localized stitching; full repaint means redoing the entire component, such as a bumper. In my shop, spot repair usually costs 300-500 yuan with same-day pickup, but metallic paint touch-ups may show slight gloss variance. Full repainting is more durable, priced around a thousand yuan, involving disassembly, primer application, and full baking process. A pro tip: avoid spot repair for cars over five years old—factory paint oxidizes making color matching tricky. If rear quarter panels are damaged, opt for full repaint to prevent rust seepage at seams during rainy seasons. Paint repair requires strategy too.

[Keith]

Let's talk about car painting. A partial respray is like patching up, only fixing the damaged area, while a full respray is like getting a new outfit, redoing the entire part. If you've just scratched off a bit of paint, go for a partial respray—it saves time and isn't too expensive. But don't underestimate the skill required for a partial respray; it depends on the technician's expertise—poor technique can leave visible seams. A full respray is much more refined, offering even color and better texture, especially for special finishes like pearl white, which must be fully resprayed to avoid mismatches. When washing your car, avoid the resprayed areas, as high-pressure water jets can damage the edges of the repair. A car is a man's pride, so never skimp on paint jobs.