Bumpers, panels & full resprays
Repair a scraped bumper, a deep scratch or worn paintwork without repainting sound panels unnecessarily. We explain the preparation, colour matching and finish needed for your car.
At My Car Repair Dubai in Al Quoz, we assess the damage before recommending polishing, panel painting or a full respray. Bumper repaint estimates start around AED 450, with the final quote based on repair and finish.
39, Al Quoz, Dubai · Photos help us discuss the next step
Start with the damage
Repainting is one option. The depth of the mark, condition of the clear coat and shape of the panel determine what is worth doing.
Surface marks and light swirls
Some paint transfer and light clear-coat marks on gloss finishes can improve with suitable car polishing. Missing colour needs a different repair. Matte and satin paint must not be treated with ordinary gloss polish.
A dent with sound paint
Suitable dents may be corrected while retaining the existing finish. Size, access, creases and paint condition affect whether paintless dent repair is possible.
Exposed primer, chips or peeling
Missing paint, deep scratches and failing clear coat usually need refinishing. Dents, cracks or corrosion must be addressed before the surface is painted.
A useful starting point
These estimates include paint materials, preparation for the work described, refinishing labor and 5% VAT. Pearl and multi-stage colors, previous poor repairs and extra bodywork can cost more.
| Work | Estimated cost | Main variables |
|---|---|---|
| Small localized touch-up | AED 250–450 per area | Small chips or marks on suitable paint; a touch-up may remain visible |
| Bumper repaint | AED 450–950 each | Surface preparation, paint and refinishing; cracks or broken mounts extra |
| Door or fender repaint | AED 500–1,000 per panel | Preparation and refinishing in a standard finish; dent repair extra |
| Hood or roof repaint | AED 700–1,400 per panel | Larger painted area; stripping failed paint or rust treatment extra |
| Color blending into an adjacent panel | AED 300–650 per panel | When needed for the color transition; clear coat included |
| Full exterior respray | AED 3,500–8,000+ | Same-color exterior repaint; body repairs and hidden areas priced separately |
| Color change or extensive restoration | Quote after inspection | Coverage, dismantling, hidden areas and body repairs agreed individually |
Your written quote shows the repair area, preparation, paint finish and 5% VAT. Replacement parts, substantial dent repair, rust treatment, extra dismantling and protection products are separate. Where blending is needed, we include it in the total before you decide; the blending estimate above is not an automatic extra.
Keep more of your original paint
A touch-up can cover a small chip, but its edge or texture may remain visible. Refinishing a larger area can give a more even appearance when that matters to you. We assess the existing paint before recommending either option.
Send the areas together. We can plan shared preparation and explain whether combining the work reduces repeat labor.
We explain the difference between improving a small chip with a touch-up and refinishing the panel for a more even appearance. You choose with the likely result and full price in view.
The details you notice afterward
Your paint code is a starting point. Age, previous repairs and the way metallic or pearl pigments reflect light can affect how a repaired panel looks beside the original finish. A colour sample or spray-out card helps compare the chosen formula with the car before the panel is painted. This is especially useful when a metallic or pearl finish changes appearance with the viewing angle.
We discuss whether the repair needs color blended into a neighboring panel. That is why two quotes for the same scratch may cover different amounts of work.
We inspect fading, previous refinishing and differences between neighboring panels.
We identify the damaged panel and any neighbouring area needed for the colour transition. Blending the colour and applying the clear coat are different stages, so the quote identifies the panels involved in each.
We review color, gloss and texture together, including the finish from different angles.
From damage to a finished panel
We assess the paint and body damage, then agree the panels, repair method, price and collection time with you.
Repair suitable body damage and remove failed coatings before preparing a sound surface. Bare metal, plastic and existing paint need compatible preparation and primer. Nearby trim is protected or removed where the job requires it.
Apply the specified paint system, including the colour and clear coat where required. Flash-off is the interval between coats that lets the coating release solvent or water. Product instructions determine these intervals and the drying method; extra paint is not a substitute for correct preparation.
We check the finish and reassembly, review the repair with you and explain aftercare at handover.
Sensor faces and radar areas cannot automatically be prepared or painted like the rest of the bumper. The vehicle’s repair instructions govern permitted refinishing, paint build-up and any replacement or calibration. Mention fitted parking and driver-assistance equipment before the repair is priced.
Repair only what needs it
The right choice depends on how widespread the damage is and what result you want.
A bumper or panel repair can address a specific area while preserving sound original paint elsewhere. We explain any blending that is needed around it.
If the panel is distorted or the bumper is cracked, discuss body repair as part of the quote.
Useful when deterioration affects several panels or you want a consistent exterior finish. We explain which handles, trim and lamps will be removed, along with any openings or hidden areas excluded from the price.
A same-color exterior respray and a complete color change are different jobs with different preparation and cost.
Check permission and registration requirements before the work begins. Dubai’s official guidance sets out the color-change process for licensed vehicles.
After the respray
Collection time and full cure time are different. Follow the paint system’s advice for washing, polishing, wax, ceramic coating or film after the repair.
Clear coat belongs to the paint finish. Paint protection film, or PPF, is a separate layer intended to reduce certain surface and stone-chip damage. A ceramic coating can make routine cleaning easier, but it does not provide the same physical barrier as film. Neither makes the car damage-proof or is automatically included in a respray. Apply either only when the new paint and the selected product are compatible.
We explain the initial care and any warranty terms before work. We provide the repair invoice, agreed work and aftercare advice for your records.
Before you book
A same-color full exterior respray is estimated at AED 3,500–8,000 or more, including 5% VAT. A bumper repaint is around AED 450–950, a door or fender AED 500–1,000, and a hood or roof AED 700–1,400. Body repairs, premium paint finishes and hidden areas can add to the price.
Some light marks or paint transfer can improve with suitable polishing. If the scratch has removed color or exposed primer or metal, polishing cannot replace the missing paint. We inspect the damage before recommending a repair.
The paint code, existing finish, previous repairs and lighting all matter. Matching may involve blending color into an adjacent panel. We explain which panels need refinishing and the expected result before work rather than promising an identical result from a code alone.
Usually not for isolated damage. A panel or bumper repair may be sufficient. A full respray is considered when deterioration is widespread or the desired result calls for it, with the included work agreed after inspection.
Only if the quote says so. An exterior respray may exclude door openings, engine-bay surfaces and the underside of panels. A color change can need more dismantling and coverage. We list the covered and excluded areas clearly before work.
Follow the paint system’s curing and aftercare instructions supplied with your repair. There is no single wait that fits every product and drying method. Ask before using polish, wax, ceramic coating or PPF.
Photos help us discuss likely repair options and an initial estimate. Send a close view and a wider view of each damaged area. A physical inspection confirms hidden damage, paint condition and the final repair price.
No. PPF is an optional protection product, separate from the paint system. It must be suitable for the surface and applied only when the fresh finish is ready under the relevant product instructions.
Show us the area that needs attention
Call our Al Quoz team or send damage photos on WhatsApp. We’ll help you understand the repair, likely cost and next step.
