How long does a paint job take?

A single panel repair usually takes one to two days. A full respray can take three to five days, mostly due to prep work and curing time between coats.

How can I tell if my clear coat is failing?

Look for white, chalky patches on the surface, especially on the hood or roof. If the clear is peeling in flakes, the base color is exposed and needs repainting.

Can you paint in cold or rainy weather?

We use a heated spray booth, so temperature and humidity are controlled. Your car stays inside during the whole process, so weather doesn't delay the work.

Will there be paint smell or overspray in my car?

We mask off all interior surfaces and keep the doors closed. After the job, we wipe down the door jambs. You may notice a slight smell for a day or two.

How do you estimate the cost of a paint job?

We look at the size of the area, the paint type (solid, metallic, or tri-coat), and the amount of prep needed. Rust or old paint adds time. We give a written estimate before starting.

What should I do before bringing my car in?

Remove all personal items, floor mats, and any aftermarket accessories. Leave the car as clean as possible so we can inspect the surface for damage or rust.

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Name: Lost Pines Paint & Body
Address: Bastrop, TX
Telephone: +15123033780
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The work

About our paint services

When you call about paint work, your car likely has fading clear coat, a noticeable scratch, or you want a color change. The finish is what everyone sees, and flaws stand out. You need the paint to match the rest of the vehicle and last for years, not peel or fade quickly.

We start by sanding the area to bare metal or primer, then apply a corrosion-resistant primer. After masking everything not being painted, we spray multiple coats of base color using a HVLP spray gun. Each coat is checked for coverage, then clear coat is applied for gloss and UV protection. The paint is baked or air-dried depending on the shop setup.

The size of the area, a single panel versus a full respray, changes the time and materials needed. Paint type matters: metallic, pearl, or tri-coat finishes require more layers and careful blending. The condition of the existing paint, including rust or previous repairs, adds prep work. Weather affects drying times if no bake booth is used.

On the day, we move your car into the spray booth and cover everything with masking paper and tape. After painting, we remove masking and inspect for dust or runs. You don't need to do anything beforehand except remove personal items. Afterward, avoid washing the car for at least two weeks to let the paint fully cure.

Tri-coat matching

Tri-coat finishes use a base coat, a mid-coat with pearl, and a clear coat. Matching the mid-coat's opacity and flip requires spraying test panels and adjusting the gun's pressure.

Clear coat failure

Clear coat fails when UV exposure causes it to delaminate from the base color. This shows as white or chalky patches, and the only fix is sanding and respraying the clear.

How we work

Same crew from quote to clean-up
We call you before we go further
Factory-grade paint systems used every time

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How the job runs

Our 4-step paint services process

Surface prep

We sand the area to remove old paint, rust, or clear coat, then apply a self-etching primer. All adjacent panels and trim are masked with tape and paper.

Color matching

We scan the existing paint with a spectrophotometer, then mix the formula. A test panel is sprayed and compared under natural light to verify the match.

Spray application

Using a gravity-feed HVLP gun, we apply thin, even coats of base color, letting each flash off. Then we spray two to three coats of clear for depth and protection.

Final inspection

After the paint cures, we wet-sand any orange peel or dust nibs, then buff the area to a gloss. The car is checked for color match, texture, and contamination.

The difference

Why Lost Pines Paint & Body for paint services

Precision masking
We tape off every trim, seal, and badge so overspray doesn't land on rubber or glass. This prevents peeling edges and keeps the finish looking factory-clean.
Blend technique
We feather the new paint into the adjacent panel so there's no visible line. This is critical on metallics and pearls, where a hard edge would catch the light.
Cure time respect
We let the paint harden fully before reassembly or buffing. Rushing cure leads to soft clear coat that scratches easily and loses gloss within months.