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Mercedes-Benz A180, fully resprayed and protected.

This Mercedes-Benz A180 came in with scratches, dents, and stone chips across multiple panels. Over seven days the car was stripped, repaired, resprayed, and finished with a ZeTough Ceramic Paint Protection coating.

In the workshop

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Mercedes-Benz A180 in a glossy finish after a full body respray at Revol Carz.

What the car came in for

This Mercedes-Benz A180 arrived at Revol Carz with scratches, dents, and stone chips on several panels. The owner wanted the car returned to proper condition, which meant a full body respray rather than spot repairs.

Over seven days the car was stripped of its panels, lights, and trim. Each surface was examined, patched, and wet-sanded smooth before masking and spraying. After the new coat was laid, the panels were polished and the car reassembled, then finished with a ZeTough Ceramic Paint Protection coating. The photos below follow the work from day one through to the before and after reveal.

Vehicle
Mercedes-Benz A180
Work done
Full body respray
Finish
ZeTough Ceramic Paint Protection
In the workshop
7 days

From strip-down to the reveal

The Mercedes-Benz A180 as it arrived at Revol Carz, front three-quarter view showing the original condition.
Day 1: the Mercedes-Benz A180 arrives for a full respray.
Side panel of the A180 showing scratches and blemishes before the respray.
Day 1: scratches and stone chips visible across the panels.
Strip-down underway: panels being removed from the Mercedes-Benz A180.
Day 2: strip-down begins, panels coming off the car.
Trim and components removed from the A180 ahead of surface preparation.
Day 2: trim and components removed so every edge can be painted.
Bodywork check on the A180, identifying scratches, dents, and areas needing repair.
Day 3: surface examined and all damage identified.
Surface of the A180 patched and smoothed, filler applied to damaged areas.
Day 3: areas patched and smoothed before priming.
Wet-sanding the A180's panels to achieve an even, smooth surface before priming.
Day 4: wet-sanding the surface multiple times for a level finish.
Masking the Mercedes-Benz A180 before entering the spray booth.
Day 5: masking in place, ready for the spray booth.
The A180 in the spray booth as the new paint coat is applied.
Day 6: new paint laid in the spray booth.
Machine-polishing the A180 after the respray to bring up the gloss.
Day 6: machine-polishing to bring up the gloss.
Parts being refitted to the Mercedes-Benz A180 during reassembly.
Day 6: parts refitted as the car comes back together.
The A180 after reassembly, side view showing the fresh paintwork.
Day 7: the A180 after reassembly, fresh paintwork.
Before: the Mercedes-Benz A180 at arrival, paintwork marked and worn.
Before: the original condition at arrival.
After: the same A180, resprayed and finished to a clean, even gloss.
After: the finished respray and ZeTough Ceramic coating.

What a full respray involves

A full respray starts well before any paint goes on. The car is dismantled: panels, lights, trim, and bumpers all come off so every edge and corner can be reached. Each surface is then inspected closely, damaged areas patched with filler, and the whole car wet-sanded until the foundation is perfectly smooth.

  • Full strip-down so every panel edge and recess is covered
  • Damaged areas patched, primed, and wet-sanded smooth before spraying
  • Oven-baked coat, then sanded and machine-polished to a deep gloss
  • 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 baked, the paint is sanded once more and machine-polished to bring up the shine. The car is then reassembled and can be finished with a ZeTough Ceramic Paint Protection coating to keep the new paint protected and glossy for years.

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