Restoration Paint in Midland, TX
Full restoration paint for classic cars, vintage trucks, hot rods, and project vehicles. Surface prep down to bare metal where required, primer, base coat, and clear coat to the standard your project deserves. Three honest tiers from driver-quality to concours-level finish. Same booth, same painter, no shortcuts on prep.
Three Honest Tiers. Pick the One That Fits.
Restoration paint quality is a spectrum, and the price is too. We do not pretend a driver-quality paint job is concours, and we do not charge concours money for a driver job. Three named tiers. Each one says exactly what is included. You pick what fits the project and the budget.
Driver Quality
A solid daily-driver paint job. Honest finish, factory-correct color, holds up to weather and use. The right call for projects that will see the road.
- Sanding and prep to remove old paint and surface rust
- Primer and seam sealer to factory standard
- Single-stage or base-clear paint per project
- Color match to factory code or era-correct color
- Door jambs, engine bay, and trunk included
- Buff and polish to factory gloss
- Written workmanship guarantee
Show Quality
A noticeably better finish. Bodywork to factory-line standard, deeper prep, color-sanded and buffed clear coat. The right call for show cars that still get driven.
- Everything in Driver Quality
- Bodywork to factory-line standard, dents and ripples flattened
- Block sanding through primer for straight panel finish
- Additional clear coats for depth
- Wet sand and buff to mirror finish
- Hidden surfaces (under hood, jambs, trunk) finished to match exterior
- Project photos at major milestones
Concours Quality
Show-judge ready. Bare metal restoration, every surface finished to the same standard as the exterior. Long project, premium price. The right call for trailer queens and serious investments.
- Strip to bare metal, full body prep
- Metal repair to original panel dimensions
- Multi-stage paint with maximum clear coat depth
- Every surface (inner panels, frame, undercarriage if requested) finished
- Color matched to date-code and era-specific paint
- Final color sand to ultra-fine grit, multiple buff stages
- Detailed photo documentation through entire project
Long Project. Three Clear Stages.
Restoration paint runs weeks to months. The schedule, the photos, and the budget all need to be clear from the start. Three stages, documented through the whole project.
Project Walk & Scope
In-person walkthrough with you. Vehicle condition documented with photos. Goal of the project clarified (driver, show, concours). Tier selected together. Written estimate with milestones.
- Condition photos of every panel
- Tier selected and itemized estimate
- Color decision (factory, era-correct, or custom)
- Project timeline with milestone dates
- Deposit structure agreed in writing
Prep & Paint
Surface prep, bodywork, primer, and paint per the selected tier. Hidden issues documented as found and quoted before continuing. Photos at every major milestone go in the project folder.
- Strip and prep documented in photos
- Bodywork milestones reviewed with you
- Paint scheduled around full booth availability
- Hidden damage or rust quoted before continuing
- Progress photos sent to you on request
Final Finish & Delivery
Color sand, buff stages, and final detail per the selected tier. Final walk-through with you under multiple lighting conditions. Written guarantee handed over with the keys and the photo project folder.
- Color sand and buff per tier specification
- Final inspection under shop and natural light
- Panel gaps and body lines verified
- Full photo project folder delivered to you
- Lifetime paint workmanship guarantee signed
No Shortcuts. On Panels You Cannot See.
Restoration paint quality lives in the prep work, not the final coat. We do not skip surface prep, primer steps, or seam sealer on the panels you cannot see after assembly. The same standard goes on the underside as the top side.
- Full Prep Strip, sand, repair, and prime to the depth the tier requires. Bare metal where required, not a paint-over.
- Era-Correct Color Factory paint code, date-code-specific paint, or custom color match. Discussed with you and confirmed before mixing.
- Documented Photo project folder through every major milestone. Hidden damage documented as found. Quote updates in writing.
- Lifetime Guarantee Paint workmanship guaranteed against premature failure for the life of your ownership. Signed by Chris, in writing.
Common Questions
How long does a full restoration paint job take?
Can you paint my project to an era-correct color?
What is the difference between driver quality and show quality?
Do you do restoration paint on classic trucks and hot rods?
Can I see the project progress while it is in the shop?
Project Ready for Paint?
Walk us through what you have and what you want it to be. We will tell you which tier fits the project and give you a realistic timeline before the deposit.