Car Paint & Body Shop
Automotive paintwork
We start at OEM+. Everything is outstanding!
At Auto RARA we use our expertise to deliver the results that matter to you. We can deliver the very best automotive paint work available, in fact we are concours winning. We have achieved this through an absolution obsession with details. We measure air quality, our processes are well defined, written, timed and we inspect at every stage.
We have rewritten the playbook and are now leaders in this field. Our understanding has allowed us to develop a flexible solution. We know where we can tone down a process to deliver on budget and where shortcuts ultimately lead to disaster.
We don't do bumper corners and we don't do £5k paint jobs. We do great paint, at a reasonable starting point of 90hrs of labour (£10k inc VAT for our OEM+ finish). If your searching for excellence our 250hr show finish paintwork is simply sublime and second to none.
Quality Control & Process Management
Achieving that perfect finish is all about the process. By the time paint goes in the gun 75% of the work is complete. We have a dedicated inspection bay and progress is reported daily through a live app (build Diary) on your phone. We have six stage car paint process at the end of each a pre formatted quality inspection. A photographic record and the details of each inspection are added to your build diary.
Flexible paint solutions to suit your budget
We can perform at the highest level but that doesn't suit every budget. We are experts who understand the process and therefore able to articulate where & when to reduce hours & costs to build a solution that has the right compromises without cutting corners. We are not cheap but we can take a pragmatic approach to tailor a car paint solution that will delight you for years.
Classic Car Paint and Beyond
Auto RARA are a classic car paint specialist but we deliver more. From supercars to race cars, modern classics, cool flip paints and resto-mods we do it all. The absolute benefit of being a restorer too is that our car bodyshop has access to six fabricators, there simply isn't a problem we cant tackle. If you want to start your journey the please contact us now.
Quality Control & Process Management
Every finish at AutoRARA begins with discipline and ends with precision. Our paint and bodywork process follows a structured quality-control pathway that mirrors our wider Restoration Journey ethos — built on transparency, traceability, and technical excellence. Each car is assessed by our body technicians before a tailored plan is created, detailing preparation stages, material choices, and inspection milestones. From initial metalwork to final polish, every step is recorded and cross-checked by our paint manager. Using controlled booth environments, calibrated lighting, and multi-angle inspections, we ensure absolute consistency across panels. Nothing leaves our facility until it meets both our concours standard and your expectations. Every layer of primer, paint, and clear coat is documented in your Build Diary — providing a permanent record of the craftsmanship and care invested in your car.
Flexible Paint Solutions to Suit Your Budget
While every project benefits from the same meticulous standards, we understand that every client’s objectives differ. That’s why AutoRARA offers flexible refinishing solutions — from full bare-metal restorations to sympathetic resprays, colour corrections, or individual panel refinishing. Our team can recommend an approach that balances authenticity, durability, and cost-efficiency. Whether you require factory-accurate Glasurit systems for concours presentation or robust modern coatings for regular road use, we adapt the process without compromise to quality. We can replicate original finishes, apply subtle enhancements, or design bespoke colours unique to your specification. Whatever the choice, our priority is value through craftsmanship — ensuring that even at varying investment levels, your paintwork carries the depth, clarity, and integrity associated with AutoRARA.
Classic Car Restoration and Beyond
Our paint and body shop is not limited to classic car restoration — it is where heritage meets innovation. We restore icons from the 1950s through to modern performance cars, each treated with the same respect for design and detail. Our craftsmen can replicate original seam sealers and finishes for historical authenticity, or deliver refined, modernised results for bespoke commissions and restomods. We also provide advanced protection options including ceramic coatings, corrosion control, and underbody treatments, extending longevity without altering character. Every completed car is subjected to final inspection under multiple light spectrums and captured in professional imagery for your Build Book — preserving its story for generations to come. At AutoRARA, paint is more than colour; it’s a reflection of our philosophy — uniting heritage, innovation, and human skill in every surface we restore.
