The same colour it left the factory with — not close. Exactly.
Computer-matched to your vehicle's original factory formula, applied by certified technicians in a controlled environment. You shouldn't be able to tell which panel we painted.
About this service
What is Paint — and when do you need it?
Paint and refinishing is required any time a panel has been repaired (filled, reshaped, or replaced) and needs colour applied, as well as any time the existing paint has been damaged: scratches through to primer, paint transfer from another vehicle, fading or oxidation, or cosmetic damage you simply want corrected. The challenge with automotive paint is that colour is never static. Every vehicle's paint weathers, fades, and shifts slightly over time. A fresh repaint that's only close to the original colour will show differently in sunlight, overhead lighting, and at different angles. We use computerized spectrophotometric colour matching that reads your vehicle's actual current paint and formulates a mix that accounts for weathering — not just the original factory code.
Right situation
Signs you need this service
- A panel has been repaired and needs colour applied
- Paint scratches through to primer — visible on any panel
- Paint transfer from another vehicle
- Fading or oxidation on a section of the car
- You want to correct a cosmetic blemish without a full repaint
The Morrey difference
Why factory certification matters for paint.
Computerized spectrophotometry — not guesswork
Our colour-matching system scans the actual surface of your vehicle and generates a formula that accounts for how that specific colour has aged. A paint code alone won't give you that — factory formulas assume new paint. Our system doesn't.
Certified spray technicians
Paint application is a skilled trade. Our refinishing technicians are I-CAR certified and trained on the paint systems appropriate to your vehicle. Preparation, masking, primer, base coat, clear coat, and cure — every step is done to the standard that protects the work and produces the finish.
Climate-controlled spray booth
Temperature, humidity, and airborne contamination all affect paint adhesion and finish quality. We use a controlled spray environment — not an open bay with a fan. Runs, drips, and contamination are avoidable. We avoid them.
Manufacturer-approved processes for OEM vehicles
For Nissan, Infiniti, and Volvo repairs, we follow the OEM refinishing procedures — including surface preparation, product selection, and clear coat specifications. The finish isn't just cosmetically correct; it's structurally correct.
Lifetime warranty on the finish
Peeling, cracking, colour fading, or adhesion failure — if our work causes it, we fix it, for as long as you own the vehicle. That's not fine print. That's the promise.
How it works
How Paint works at Morrey Autobody & Glass.
- Step 1:
Spectrophotometric scan
We scan the adjacent panels on your vehicle to read the actual, weathered colour — not just the factory code. A formula is generated to match what your car actually looks like today.
- Step 2:
Surface preparation
The panel is stripped to the appropriate substrate — primer or bare metal — then blocked and smoothed to give the paint a flawless surface to bond to. Prep is where finish quality is made or lost.
- Step 3:
Primer and base coat
Applied in a climate-controlled spray environment. Primer seals and builds. Base coat delivers the colour, matched to your vehicle.
- Step 4:
Clear coat and cure
A durable clear coat is applied for gloss and UV protection. The panel is then cured to the manufacturer's specification — not rushed.
- Step 5:
Blend, inspect, and polish
The refinished panel is blended at the edges with adjacent panels so the transition is invisible. A final polish brings the surface to showroom condition. We inspect under multiple lighting conditions before delivery.
Real proof
Real repairs. Real Burnaby vehicles.
No stock photos. These are cars we've brought back to pre-accident condition for customers in Burnaby and the Lower Mainland.
See Our Full GalleryQuestions answered
Questions about paint.
- Can you match the colour of a car that's several years old?
- Yes — that's exactly what our spectrophotometric system is designed for. Rather than just using the factory paint code (which represents new paint), we scan the actual colour of your vehicle and formulate a match that accounts for how it's aged. The blend is invisible in sunlight and artificial light.
- Will ICBC cover a paint repair?
- If the paint damage resulted from an insured event — a collision, hail, vandalism covered under your policy — yes. We handle the ICBC submission and bill directly. Let us know how the damage occurred and we'll advise on coverage.
- My whole car needs a repaint — do you do that?
- We do. Full vehicle refinishing is a larger project and we'll give you a detailed quote that covers preparation, panels, blend zones, and warranty. Contact us to discuss scope.
- How do I avoid swirl marks and maintain the new finish?
- After the clear coat fully cures (typically 7–10 days), use a pH-neutral car wash soap and a microfibre wash mitt. Avoid automated car washes with brushes for the first month. We'll give you specific care instructions when you pick up.
- Does repainting a panel affect my car's resale value?
- A well-documented, factory-matched repaint by a certified shop is a positive in any vehicle history — it shows the damage was addressed properly. Undisclosed or poor-quality repaints are the concern. We provide full documentation of every repair.
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