Before Starting Paint Repair - Paint Repair Methods
1. Paint Repair Methods

Partial Repair

Spot Gradation Painting
A repair method to be used for a narrow range of the damage for doors, food etc. In order to minimize the differences in colors and surface appearances between the repainted area and the surrounding panel, gradation paint is applied.






Block Gradation Painting
A repair method for enamel base with metallic colors by applying the gradation painting partially. Clear is painted to a section of block (the whole panel). It also is used for solid colors in some cases.






Block Painting
A repair method to apply paint for each panel, as the body panels are divided into individual blocks such as a door, hood etc. The entire panel is painted. No gradation painting usually is applied except for the part between roof panel and rear pillar depending on the situation.






Whole Painting

A repair method to apply the same color or new color to the entire vehicle body.
In a case of numerous damaged spots spread over the vehicle body, the whole painting is much better than the partial color repairing.