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.
"My new CX-5 is gleaming. Great job on the paintwork treatment guys. Thank you very much."
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
"Incredible service from the guys Auto Emporium. I needed a guard colour changed. They straight away mixed up the colour to make sure I was happy with how it was going to match. It now looks better than brand new."
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.
"This is the second time I’ve used Auto Emporium for custom paint work and both times have been a great experience."
Our Work
What Our Clients Say
"The team at Auto Emporium did an amazing job. I’m extremely happy with the outcome with my paint and car being fixed into almost new looking. Highly recommend them as they are easy to work with."
"Had Robin help me out on some repair work to my paint after a warranty job didn’t go to plan. Did a great job fitting me in last minute super helpful and provided a great service. Would certainly recommend!"
"Robin and his team understood what I was looking for from day one and went out of their way to sort out the details needed to produce a quality professional result. Colour matching for my request was not an easy task, but they went above and beyond to get it just right. A clean, professional, and attentive business where you will be amazed with their results."
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.