WRC Collision is a full-service auto paint shop at 6926 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, serving all of Los Angeles. Single panel refinishing runs $300-$800, multi-panel work $800-$2,500, and complete repaints $3,500-$8,000+ depending on prep and finish. Custom and show-quality paint quoted individually. Free estimates — call (818) 765-8500.
Paint is the first thing anyone notices about a car — and in Los Angeles sun, it's also the finish that works the hardest. WRC Collision's paint department handles everything from single-panel refinishing after a repair to complete color changes and show-quality custom work. We use computerized color matching, premium urethane systems, and a controlled spray environment to deliver paint work that doesn't just look good the day you pick it up, but holds its gloss for years of California UV exposure.
Factory Color Matching That Actually Matches
Every vehicle has a factory paint code, but ten years of LA sunshine means your actual color has shifted from the formula. That's why we don't just mix to code — we use spectrophotometer readings from your vehicle's existing panels, tint the batch to match its current state, and spray test cards before touching your car. Then we blend into adjacent panels so there's no hard edge where new paint meets old. It's the difference between a repair you spot in the sun and one you never find.
How Much Does It Cost to Paint a Car?
It's the question everyone asks, and honest shops give ranges, not one number. Spot repairs and single panels run $300-$800. A multi-panel respray after collision damage typically lands between $800 and $2,500. A complete quality repaint — proper prep, trim removal, premium materials — runs $3,500-$8,000+, and show-quality or color-change projects go up from there. Budget national-chain paint jobs exist for less, but they're sprayed over minimal prep with single-stage enamel and it shows within a year. We break down the full economics in our paint cost guide on the blog, and we'll give you an exact written quote free of charge.
Custom Paint Jobs and Color Changes
Want something no factory ever offered? Our custom paint work covers full color changes, pearls, metallics, candy finishes, two-tones, racing stripes, and matte finishes. Custom work is where our classic restoration heritage shows: proper disassembly, complete surface prep, and modern basecoat/clearcoat systems that make deep custom color durable enough for daily driving. Every custom project starts with a consultation and sprayed sample panels, so you approve the exact finish before we commit it to your car.
Paint Correction, Oxidation and Clear Coat Failure
Not every tired finish needs a repaint. Oxidized, swirled, or lightly weathered paint can often be revived with machine correction and polishing for a few hundred dollars. But once clear coat starts peeling — the cloudy white patches common on LA hoods and roofs — no polish can fix it, and refinishing the affected panels is the only real cure. We'll tell you honestly which side of the line your paint is on, and quote both paths where correction is still viable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to paint a car in Los Angeles?
At WRC Collision: single panels $300-$800, multi-panel refinishing $800-$2,500, complete quality repaints $3,500-$8,000+, and custom or show-quality work quoted per project. The spread comes down to prep hours and materials — proper paint work is 70% preparation. Free written estimates are available Monday-Saturday.
Can you match my car's factory color exactly?
Yes. We combine your factory paint code with spectrophotometer readings of your car's current, sun-aged color, then blend into adjacent panels. The refinished area becomes visually indistinguishable — this is the same standard insurance work is held to, and we apply it to every job.
How long does a paint job take?
Single panel refinishing takes 2-3 days including cure time. Multi-panel work runs 3-5 days. Complete repaints take 2-3 weeks, and custom projects vary by scope. Rushing paint is how you get dust, runs, and premature failure — we won't do it, and you'll be glad we didn't.
Is a cheap paint job worth it?
Budget chains advertise complete paint jobs under $1,000, but they mask rather than remove trim, skip primer sealing, and spray single-stage paint that fades within 1-2 years in LA sun. A quality basecoat/clearcoat repaint costs more upfront and lasts 10+ years. If budget is tight, refinishing only the worst panels is usually smarter than a cheap full respray.
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Last updated: July 25, 2026