What procedures are required for changing car color with film?
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To apply for changing the color of a motor vehicle's body, the following documents must be submitted according to Article 6 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law": "Motor Vehicle Change Registration Application Form." Original and photocopy of the identity documents of the motor vehicle owner and agent. Original motor vehicle registration certificate. Original motor vehicle driving license. According to Article 6 of Chapter 2 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law," if the color change area of a motor vehicle does not exceed 30%, it is not necessary to go through the change registration. Conversely, if it exceeds 30%, it must be filed and registered within 10 days after the vehicle color change. Precautions for vehicle color change: Before changing the color of a motor vehicle, it is necessary to consult the vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered to see if the region allows motor vehicles to change color using film. If the region does not support this method, after the modification, it will be impossible to complete the filing procedures, and the film must be completely removed to restore the vehicle's original color. Additionally, according to the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations," owners are no longer required to apply to the vehicle management office in advance. They can first change the vehicle color, install body kits, replace the engine, etc., and then apply to the vehicle management office for change registration. According to Article 10, registered motor vehicles must apply for change registration under the following circumstances: Change of body color. Replacement of the engine. Replacement of the body or frame. Replacement of the entire vehicle due to quality issues. Change of use nature, such as commercial vehicles changed to non-commercial or vice versa. The motor vehicle owner's residence moves out of or into the jurisdiction of the vehicle management office. Furthermore, according to Article 15 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and engineering rescue vehicles must be painted with specified patterns and equipped with alarms and signal lights as required. Other motor vehicles are not allowed to paint, install, or use the special patterns, alarms, or signal lights of the above-mentioned vehicles or similar ones. Article 56 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations" states that if the body color is changed without going through the change registration as required, the public security traffic management department will issue a warning or impose a fine. The vehicle may also be impounded and required to revert to the original body color.
I recently had my car wrapped in a color-changing film, which felt fresh and fun. The paperwork wasn't actually hard to handle—first, apply for a vehicle color change registration at the local DMV, bringing along documents like the vehicle license and ID. They'll have the car driven over for inspection to ensure the film is intact and undamaged, take photos to update the information, and finally issue a new vehicle license. The whole process was done within a day and cost around 200 yuan. After the color change, the car looks cooler and also protects the original paint from scratches. Just remember, you must have the film applied before driving to the DMV—don't risk getting fined by traffic police for lack of paperwork. Regular maintenance of the film can extend its lifespan, making it a worthwhile investment for your ride.
