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Car painters in India: repaint prices and what to check

Updated 4 November 2026

A full-body repaint of a hatchback or sedan in India costs about ₹23,000 to ₹38,000, and a mid-size SUV about ₹38,000 to ₹55,000, according to published price lists. A single door or bumper is often ₹2,000 to ₹7,500, so the quickest way to a fair price is to post a request on BlaBlaPrice and let painters quote for your car.

Quality checks and rules

A good painter matches the colour, shade and texture of the panels next to the repair, and that is the standard to ask for. Ask whether the price includes dent removal, since some full-paint quotes already include it. A workshop that starts a car painting business needs a trade licence, which costs about ₹5,000 to ₹15,000, and a pollution control certificate, which costs about ₹15,000 to ₹50,000.

Season and workshop conditions

The climate is hot all year, with a wet and a dry season instead of winter and summer. Paint and filler need dry, dust-free conditions to cure, so ask whether the work is done in a closed booth and how the car is protected during the monsoon.

How the car is collected and returned

Ask whether the workshop collects and returns the car, and who pays for the trip. Ask for the price per panel as well as the full-body price, and ask for the colour code from the car's papers so the paint can be matched. Some shops offer a five-year guarantee on full-body paint, so ask for it in writing.

What to write in your request

If you are hiring a painter, give the duties, the monthly or per-car pay you offer, the workplace and city, the working hours, the machine type you use, the branding work, your experience in years, and the equipment you provide, such as a spray booth or compressor.

Describe the job in your own words in the chat, and add a photo of the damage if you need a repaint quote. BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Its AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in India, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contact details stay hidden until you decide who to contact. You can also look at car service and car wash and panel beater.