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BMW 523i, resprayed and back to showroom condition.

This BMW 523i arrived with deep, long scratches across several panels. The car came in for a full exterior respray, finished with a ZeTough Ceramic Paint Protection coating.

In the workshop

Spray Painting Panel Respray BMW ZeTough Ceramic
BMW 523i, fully resprayed to a deep gloss finish at Revol Carz.

What the car came in for

This BMW 523i came in with deep, long scratches across several panels. The owner wanted the car brought back to showroom condition.

Over the course of a week the team dismantled the necessary parts, checked the body for imperfections and patched them, then wet-sanded the whole car smooth before masking and spraying. A ZeTough Ceramic Paint Protection coating went on at the end. The photos below follow the car from arrival to the finished reveal.

Vehicle
BMW 523i
Work done
Full exterior respray
Finish
ZeTough Ceramic Paint Protection
In the workshop
7 days

From patching to the reveal

The BMW 523i as it arrived at Revol Carz before the respray.
Day 1: the 523i arrives for a full exterior respray.
The BMW 523i at intake, showing deep scratches on the body.
Day 1: deep scratches visible on the body at intake.
Car parts being dismantled from the 523i before spraying.
Day 2: necessary parts dismantled before spraying.
Checking the body for imperfections and patching them.
Day 3: the body checked and patched for imperfections.
Wet-sanding the 523i's panels to smooth the surface.
Day 4: wet-sanding the panels to smooth the surface.
Continuing to wet-sand the body in preparation for spraying.
Day 4: the body sanded down in preparation for spraying.
Non-painted surfaces being masked off before spraying.
Day 5: non-painted surfaces masked off before the booth.
The 523i after spraying, being sanded back for an even surface.
Day 6: after spraying, another round of sanding.
Polishing the new paint on the 523i to bring up the shine.
Day 6: polishing the fresh paint to a deep shine.
The BMW 523i after the full respray.
Day 7: the finished respray revealed.
Glossy body panels on the 523i after the ceramic coating.
Day 7: glossy panels, sealed with ZeTough Ceramic.
A finished detail of the resprayed 523i.
Day 7: a closer look at the finished paintwork.
The BMW 523i ready for collection after the respray.
Day 7: the 523i ready for the owner to collect.

What a full respray involves

A full respray is mostly preparation. Before any colour goes on, the team dismantles parts, patches chips and scratches, wet-sands the whole body smooth, and masks off every surface that should not be painted. A sound, even foundation is what makes the final finish look right.

  • Deep scratches patched and the body wet-sanded smooth
  • Every non-painted surface masked before spraying
  • Full exterior coat applied in a dedicated spray booth
  • Polished to a deep shine and sealed with ZeTough Ceramic

Once the car is sprayed in the booth, the paint is sanded and polished to bring up the shine, the trim and parts are refitted, and a ZeTough Ceramic Paint Protection coating is applied on top to keep the finish glossy and protected for years.

Thinking about a respray?

Want this finish for your car?

Tell us what your paintwork looks like now and what you want it to be. The team will talk you through a full respray.

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