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BMW 528i, resprayed back to showroom condition.

This BMW 528i came in with paint chips and scratches across the body. Over seven days it was stripped down, the surface patched and wet-sanded, then resprayed and sealed with a ZeTough Ceramic coating.

In the workshop

Spray Painting Panel Respray BMW ZeTough Ceramic
BMW 528i with a fresh full-body respray at Revol Carz, glossy after the ZeTough Ceramic coating.

What the car came in for

This BMW 528i came to Revol Carz with paint chips and scratches over many areas of the body. The owner wanted the car restored to its original showroom finish, which meant a full respray rather than spot repairs.

Over seven days the car was stripped down, the surface patched and wet-sanded to a smooth, even foundation, then masked and resprayed. After polishing and reassembly, the new paint was sealed with a ZeTough Ceramic Paint Protection coating. The photos below follow that work from arrival through to the before and after reveal.

Vehicle
BMW 528i
Work done
Full body respray
Finish
ZeTough Ceramic Paint Protection
In the workshop
7 days

From strip-down to the reveal

BMW 528i at Revol Carz on arrival day, paint chips and scratches across the bodywork.
Day 1: the BMW 528i arrives at Revol Carz, paint chips and scratches across the body.
Close-up of the BMW 528i's bodywork showing paint damage before the respray.
Day 1: paint damage detail, the starting point for the full respray.
BMW 528i stripped down, parts and trim removed in preparation for the respray.
Day 2: strip-down begins, parts and trim removed so every edge can be painted.
Further strip-down of the BMW 528i, door panels and components exposed.
Day 2: panels further exposed during the strip-down.
Revol Carz technician checking the BMW 528i's surface, patching imperfections before painting.
Day 3: the surface is checked, imperfections patched with filler.
Sanding the BMW 528i's panel to bring the surface flat and even.
Day 3: sanding the panel flat before the primer goes on.
Wet-sanding the BMW 528i to create a smooth, level foundation for the new paint.
Day 4: wet-sanding the whole car to build a smooth, level foundation.
BMW 528i masked with paper and tape before entering the spray booth.
Day 5: masking in place, the BMW 528i is ready for the spray booth.
BMW 528i in the spray booth at Revol Carz, fresh coat of paint being applied.
Day 6: the new coat applied in the spray booth.
Machine-polishing the BMW 528i after painting to bring up the gloss.
Day 6: machine-polishing to bring up a deep gloss.
BMW 528i reassembled after the respray, ready for the reveal.
Day 7: the car reassembled and detailed after the respray.
Detail view of the BMW 528i's finished paintwork after the full respray.
Day 7: the finished paintwork up close.
Before: the BMW 528i's bodywork showing the original paint condition on arrival.
Before: the BMW 528i on arrival, original paint with chips and scratches.
After: the BMW 528i with its new paint finish, sealed with ZeTough Ceramic Paint Protection.
After: the BMW 528i resprayed and sealed with ZeTough Ceramic Paint Protection.

What a full respray involves

A full respray is more than paint. The result depends entirely on the preparation: dismantling trim and panels, checking every surface for chips and imperfections, patching with filler, and wet-sanding until the foundation is perfectly smooth.

  • Surface stripped, patched, and wet-sanded smooth before any paint
  • Primer coat for a stable, long-lasting finish
  • Oven-baked, then sanded and polished to a deep shine
  • Sealed with a ZeTough Ceramic Paint Protection coating

At Revol Carz the panels are primed, wet-sanded again, and carefully masked before spraying. After the coat is laid and oven-baked, the paint is sanded once more, machine-polished to a deep gloss, and the car is reassembled. A ZeTough Ceramic Paint Protection coating on top keeps the new finish protected and glossy wash after wash.

Thinking about a respray?

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