What is the difference between partial painting and full painting?

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ReedLee
07/29/25 12:05am
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.
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Sidney
08/12/25 4:21am
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.
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