Car Paint Repair
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Who doesn’t want to shop locally? At Axioma we partner with local, independent artisans to offer an exclusive “near me” car paint repair experience that you won’t get with national chains like Chips Away or Revive.
Furthermore, when you shop with Axioma, you know that the lion’s share of what you pay stays with the independent repairer (we take 0 franchise fees or royalties), fueling hundreds of local economies throughout the UK. So if you’re looking for a “car paint repair near me” you can either go with a national chain, or with us, and know that you are giving your business to your friendly local artisan.
Our Ethos
At Axioma we believe that car repairs should be fair. Fair to the tradesmen we work with, to the customers that need their cars repaired and to the environment (by providing a sustainable car body repair service). We offer different sorts of car dent repair services with the common denominator of providing a high quality, local and artisanal repair experience to our customers.
You can learn more about our other services such as bumper repairs and dent repairs, or pop by our home page to learn a little more about us and how we’re in this game to change body car repairs forever.
Paint Repairs on Cars
At Axioma, we offer a wide range of minor car body repairs. Our independent tradesmen have a variety of skills including panel beating, paint retouching/colour matching and other car body repair specialisations that allow them to choose the best technique to fix the paint on your car.
​When you get in touch with Axioma, you gain immediate access to over 500 years of cumulate paint repair on car experience. All of the technicians we partner with are independent enterpreneurs, with years of experience in the fine art of car scratch repair.
​Our experts come equipped with a fully stocked car paint repair kit (e.g. paint repair filler), and will employ the latest techniques to seamlessly repair the paint on your vehicle.
​​By using SMART repair techniques (see below), our expert artisans can complete a paint repair in a matter of hours, at the convenience of your home. Our paint repair technicians will apply a fantastic and flawless finish, while being significantly cheaper than a bodyshop, or even national SMART repair franchises (e.g. Chips Away).
Mobile Car Paint Repairs
Small to Medium Area Repair Technology (in short, SMART) car body repairs entail that mobile paint repair services can be done at the convenience of your home. We can carry out the mobile paint repair without needing to remove or paint the entire panel, focusing our efforts on the damaged area.
Our expert technicians will be able to accurately blend the repair and to guarantee an excellent, accurate result. Our artisans have over 500 years of cumulate experience and will cross-check the colour they use against the manufacturer’s original colour code specification to guarantee that the colour matches perfectly.
The combination of our artisans’ skills, along with a trialled and tested technique for scratch repair will ensure that the colour and texture of your panel be restored back to its original condition.
How to Fix a Paint Scratch
Step 1
Clean the affected area
The technician will need a clean area to be able to repair the scratch properly. This is required to ensure that any paint scratches are clear from dirt and visible.
Step 2
Masking and Prepping
Once the affected area is cleaned, the repairer will isolate the scratch from the rest of the panel by applying a mask. This ensures that only the scratched panel will be affected by the repair, and will avoid the repairer having to paint the entire panel.
Step 3
Sanding
The technician will use various grades of sanded paper to remove paint from the affected area. This process ensures that the scratch is effectively sanded away and the affected area can be painted to match the rest of the panel.
Step 4
Apply filler if needed
For deeper scratches the technician will apply a special filler that will allow them to smoothen the affected area and completely remove the damage.
Step 5
Paint and Cure
Once the filler has cured, the technician will proceed to sand the affected area, apply the base paint and finish the car with a final coat of paint. Nearly all modern vehicles use a two part, base coat/clear coat paint system, with the base coat needing a clear over the top of it to produce the proper sheen and protect it from UV rays from the sun.
Paint Repair FAQ
Quality Materials: Premium products are used for detailing
Car detailing services use high-quality materials to achieve the best possible results. This includes specialized cleaning agents, polishes, waxes, and sealants that are often more expensive than regular car cleaning products. These premium products ensure a superior finish and long-lasting protection for the vehicle’s surfaces. Additionally, eco-friendly and non-abrasive materials are frequently chosen to protect both the car and the environment, contributing to higher overall costs.
Skilled Technicians: Extensive training and expertise are required
Detailing a car to a high standard requires extensive training and experience. Skilled technicians must understand the intricacies of various car surfaces, paint types, and cleaning techniques. They need to be adept at using both manual and machine tools effectively. This expertise ensures that each vehicle is handled with the utmost care, achieving a professional and flawless finish. The investment in continuous training and development of these skills is reflected in the pricing of detailing services.
Time-Consuming Process: Detailing is detailed and labor-intensive work
The car detailing process is comprehensive and labor-intensive, often requiring several hours to complete thoroughly. Each step, from washing and decontaminating to polishing and protecting, is performed meticulously to ensure the best outcome. The attention to detail and the thoroughness involved in these processes contribute to the high cost. A professional detailer might spend hours on a single car to ensure that every part of the vehicle is cleaned and protected to the highest standard.
Specialized Equipment: Expensive equipment that requires maintenance
Professional car detailers use specialized equipment, such as dual-action polishers, steam cleaners, and high-powered vacuums, which are essential for achieving superior results. This equipment is costly to purchase and requires regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance. The investment in such high-end tools allows detailers to work more efficiently and effectively, offering services that far exceed what can be achieved with standard car cleaning tools.
Location and Overheads: Higher costs in urban areas
The cost of running a car detailing business can vary significantly depending on its location. Urban areas, in particular, tend to have higher rent, utilities, and other overhead expenses. Additionally, urban environments often require more marketing efforts to stand out in a competitive market. These increased operational costs are typically passed on to the customers, resulting in higher prices for detailing services in metropolitan regions compared to rural areas.
Travel Time: Adds to labor costs for mobile services
Mobile car detailing services, which travel to the customer’s location, involve additional labor costs related to travel time and expenses. Detailers must account for the time spent commuting, which can vary significantly depending on traffic and distance. This added time is factored into the overall cost of the service. Furthermore, mobile units often need to transport all necessary equipment and materials, which incurs additional fuel and maintenance costs for the service vehicles. These factors contribute to the higher pricing of mobile detailing services.
Axioma for Paint Repair
As the fair repair company, Axioma specialises in providing affordable paint repair and mobile car paint repair services. Our paint repairs for cars can be carried out quickly and at your door by one of our expert artisans. With over 500 years of cumulate experience, our expert technicians can easily fix paint scratches in almost every panel of your car.
​We understand that car ownership comes with a myriad of costs and worries – car paint repair is no longer one of them. Let our local experts come to you, and fix that paint scratch in your car!
​Thanks to our innovative SMART repair techniques, we can repair your paint quickly and cost effectively, at the convenience of your home. Our goal as the UK’s most innovative car paint repair platform is to provide you with a fantastic car scratch repair whilst saving you time and money.
How does this work?
Step 1
Complete the form below and Axioma will contact you within 24 hours to provide an assessment based on photos. In some (rare) cases, an engineer may need to assess the damage in person.
Step 2
Once the damage assessment is agreed, Axioma will source a repairer to carry out the work at that price. The repairer will be in touch to book your car in for repairs.
Step 3
The majority of Axioma repairers will be able to carry out the work at your home location. Alternatively, they can arrange for your car to be collected and delivered back to you once the work is complete.
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