Car Respray Sunshine Coast
A full respray transforms a vehicle's appearance and protects its resale value. Auto Emporium's closed-door resprays start from $10,000, with open-door refinishing from $20,000 — carried out in our climate-controlled Caloundra West facility using professional refinishing systems.
"Highly recommend Auto Emporium. Was like driving around in a new car...Had the roof resprayed and it looks amazing."
Why Choose Car Resprays From Auto Emporium
Queensland UV is brutal on automotive paint. Once clear coat fails, no amount of polishing recovers it — a full respray is the only correct solution.
The difference between a quality respray and a cheap one isn't visible on day one — it shows at the two-year mark. Proper prep — full strip-down, panel straightening, primer, multiple grades of blocking — is what separates them.
Closed-door resprays cover exterior panels from $10,000. Open-door resprays include jambs, shuts, and interior-facing surfaces for a factory-correct finish throughout, from $20,000. Engine bay is quoted separately.
- Full strip-down process: Every panel bagged, labelled, and stored — nothing masked over or skipped
- Closed-door from $10,000: Exterior panels refinished to a show-quality standard
- Open-door from $20,000: Jambs, shuts, and interior-facing surfaces included — correct choice for colour changes and concours-level restorations
- Colour changes: Any colour available — including finishes and effects not achievable with a wrap
"This is the second time I’ve used auto emporium for custom paint work and both times have been a great experience."
Our Respray Process
The secret to a show-quality respray isn't just the paint—it's the hundreds of hours of meticulous preparation that happens first.
- 1
Strip Down & Prep
Complete removal of trims, badges, and hardware, followed by intensive sanding to create a perfectly level foundation.
- 2
Primer & Blocking
Application of high-build primer and meticulous block sanding by hand to ensure completely straight panels.
- 3
Base Coat & Clear
Application of precision-mixed base colour, finished with multiple layers of premium UV-resistant clear coat.
"I was shopping around trying to find a paint and panel place that took pride in their work...My Z turned out perfect, thanks Robin and the Auto Emporium team, highly recommend."
Our Work
What Our Clients Say
"Amazing team, I did my research before and they came up to be the one to use. No regrets they did an amazing job painting my top and upper doors. Will definitely use them again."
"Rob and the team are super friendly, knowledgeable, fast turnaround times and great quality work. I dropped the car off to get a closed door respray and the results speak for themselves!"
"I recently had my cars paint repaired by Robin and his team. They have done a great job of matching the paint and the quality of their work is top notch."
Visit Auto Emporium Studio in Caloundra
Auto Emporium operates from a high-spec studio at 21 Daniel St, Caloundra West. Our facility features clinical lighting and climate control, ensuring a dust-free and temperature-stable environment. These conditions are essential for the perfect bonding of new car ceramic coating right here on the Sunshine Coast and the long-term preservation of our custom respray work.
We are conveniently situated in the Caloundra West Industrial Estate:
- From Caloundra Rd: Turn onto Pierce Ave, then right onto Daniel St. We are 2 minutes from the Sunshine Coast Aerodrome.
- From Aura / Bells Creek: Just a 5-minute drive via the Aura Blvd connection.
- Reception Entry: Please enter via 2 Geoffrey St for customer parking.
Our Sunshine Coast Service Areas
Our reputation for high-end resprays brings in vehicles from every corner of the region. We regularly host projects from Mountain Creek, Sippy Downs, Palmview, and the Glass House Mountains area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Closed-door (exterior panels only) starts from $10,000. Open-door (jambs, shuts, all interior-facing surfaces) from $20,000. Classic cars and bare-metal jobs requiring rust repair are quoted individually.
Closed-door — exterior panels only. Best for a refresh
in the same colour.
Open-door — includes jambs, under the bonnet, and inside
the boot. Required for a full colour change or concours-level restoration.
Not always. If the existing paint is structurally sound, we prep and repaint over it. For a bare-metal respray, we strip all old paint first — which also lets us uncover and treat any hidden rust.
In most cases, yes. We sand, prep, and prime the surface thoroughly. If the current paint is peeling, badly damaged, or has rust beneath it, it must be fully removed first.
Yes — and often better. Our custom paint jobs typically deliver a deeper, thicker clear coat than factory, built to handle Queensland UV for years.
A wrap is cheaper upfront and suits temporary changes. But if your clear coat is peeling or there's damage underneath, a wrap won't adhere properly and can't hide those flaws. A respray offers permanent depth of finish and protects resale value.
Yes — especially for UV damage, classic restorations, or improving resale value. A fresh coat seals out moisture, stops rust spreading, and on a quality vehicle, pays for itself.
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Auto Paint & Body Services
Alloy Wheel Repairs
Restore your kerbed or faded alloys. We repair gutter rash and respray wheels to a factory or custom finish.
Bumper Repairs
Fix unsightly bumper scuffs and cracks. Our precision colour-matching ensures a seamless, factory-quality repair.
Headlight Restoration
Restore clarity to yellowed or hazy headlights. We sand and seal lenses with 2K clear coat for long-lasting results.