auto refinishing

and paint restoration

Restore your vehicle’s finish to like new condition. From clear coat repair to full paint refinishing, our Missoula team brings over 59 years of experience in the refinish industry to every job, helping improve your vehicle’s appearance, gloss, and long term protection. We focus on techniques and materials that deliver lasting results and keep your car looking its best well into the future.

When Your Paint Has Lost Its Shine

Sun, weather, and time take a toll on your vehicle’s exterior. Clear coats can peel, fade, or crack as UV rays and environmental damage wear them down. Old paint loses its gloss and overall aesthetic appeal, making even a well maintained car look tired. Left untreated, this damage can lead to corrosion, rust, and costly repairs. Car paint that is exposed to sun and environmental damage loses both shine and durability over time. Many body shops can repaint a panel, but true refinishing requires deeper surface preparation and experience.

Our Missoula team carries forward more than 59 years in the refinish industry from Ron’s Auto Refinishers, using a premium restoration process to improve your vehicle’s paint, enhance appearance, and bring back a glossy finish that lasts.

Refinishing Services

Clear coat repair

Failed clear coats that are peeling, flaking, or cloudy are removed and resprayed. This service restores shine, protection, and the smooth surface of your car paint without needing a full repaint. Clear coats also protect against the harsh environmental elements.

oxidation removal

Faded, chalky areas are corrected through preparation, compound, buffing, and polishing using professional pads, polishing pads, and buffing pads. When oxidation is too severe, we refinish the damaged areas to enhance the vehicle’s appearance.

paint restoration

Full paint refinishing services are used when old paint, fading, or environmental damage affects large areas. This process helps develop a smooth, even paint surface, restore gloss and overall aesthetic appeal, and support the long-term look of your car. These services also enhance the depth and clarity of the finish.

spot blending

Localized refinishing blends new layers of paint into surrounding panels so repairs match the original finish perfectly on your car, and you can watch the spray blend into the surrounding area.

color change

We provide complete color change services for customers who want to revitalize or customize their car. Proper preparation and spray technique ensure the new color lasts and protects the vehicle’s exterior.

our refinishing process

step 1: assessment

Every job starts with a careful review of the surface and condition. We inspect the vehicle’s paint, surface, and condition to create the right refinishing approach for the job. We search for any signs of previous damage or error so the job starts on the right foundation. Our shop uses this step to avoid unnecessary repairs or error and support the longevity of the finish.

step 2: surface preparation

Proper surface preparation is crucial. Old paint, dirt, scratches, and failing clear coats are removed. The surface is cleaned, sanded, and prepared so new layers bond correctly. We often use a clay bar to remove embedded dirt before sanding, and a second clay bar pass to ensure the surface is fully clean.

Frequently asked questions

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.

What’s the difference between refinishing and repainting?

Refinishing focuses on restoring and improving the existing surface and layers, while repainting usually means applying entirely new color. Both are offered by our business and are common services at leading body shops that care about car paint quality and long term value. Many customers search for refinishing options online, and we are happy to explain what actually makes a difference.

Can you fix just the clear coat?

How long does refinishing take?

How can I prevent my paint from fading over time?