Paint Touch-Up & Scratch Repair in Burlington, NC
Keep your paint job looking sharp without the body shop price tag.
Cars & Truckware handles paint touch-up, scratch removal, and chipped paint repair for Burlington-area drivers.
What Paint Touch-Up and Scratch Repair Covers
A rock kicked up on I-40/85, a shopping cart at the Alamance Crossing lot, a scrape against a mailbox on a tight street in downtown Burlington: these are the everyday events that leave a mark without doing real structural damage to the vehicle. Paint touch-up and scratch removal address that surface-level damage before it turns into a bigger, more expensive problem.
Left alone, exposed metal or primer invites rust, and rust spreads. Here are common situations where a touch-up visit makes sense:
- Key scratches or door dings that have broken through the clear coat
- Chipped paint repair around the hood, mirrors, or rocker panels from road debris
- Faded or scuffed bumper corners from parking mishaps
- Curb rash or scrapes along lower body panels
- Small rust spots caught early, before they spread under the paint
- Fresh damage that needs to be sealed quickly to prevent oxidation
If the metal underneath is straight and the damage is cosmetic, our shop can usually take care of it without ever sending your vehicle to a full-service body shop.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Lite Body Repair Over a Full Body Shop
A traditional body shop is set up for major collision work: frame repair, panel replacement, weeks-long timelines, and paperwork-heavy processes. Most paint scratches and chips do not need any of that. That is why Cars & Truckware built its business as a body shop alternative, focused on the minor auto body repair jobs that make up most of what actually happens to vehicles on the road.
Choosing us for paint touch-up and scratch repair comes with a few clear advantages:
For drivers in Burlington, Durham, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem who just need a scratch or chip handled without a big production, this approach saves both time and money.
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Faster turnaround since we are not scheduling around major collision repairs
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Lower cost because you are paying for the actual repair, not overhead for full-frame work
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Free estimates so you know the cost before committing
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Walk-ins welcome for quick assessments during shop hours
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Color-matched touch-up paint blended to your vehicle's factory finish
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No unnecessary parts replacement for damage that is purely cosmetic
How it works
From Estimate to Finished Paint Repair
Most paint touch-up and scratch removal jobs move quickly through our shop. Here is what to expect from the time you bring your vehicle in to the time you drive it off our lot.
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Free inspection and estimate
Bring your vehicle by 953 S Mebane St, Burlington, NC 27215 or schedule a time that works for you. We look over the damage, check whether it is cosmetic or something deeper, and give you a straightforward, no-obligation estimate.
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Color match and prep
We match your factory paint code and prep the damaged area, cleaning out debris, sanding down rough edges, and treating any early rust spots so the repair holds up long term.
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Paint application and blending
Touch-up paint is applied in thin layers and blended into the surrounding panel so the repair does not stand out. For deeper scratches or chips, we build up the color, clear coat, and buff to match the factory shine.
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Final inspection and pickup
We do a final check under good lighting to confirm the color match and finish, then hand the keys back. Most touch-up and scratch repair jobs are completed same day or within 24 to 48 hours depending on how much prep the damage needs.
Why Burlington Drivers Trust Cars & Truckware
Cars & Truckware has worked on cars and trucks across the Piedmont Triad since 1991. Here is what sets our paint touch-up and scratch repair service apart.
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30-plus years of hands-on experience
Barry Rhue and the team have been fixing minor body and glass damage for Burlington-area drivers since 1991, so we have seen just about every kind of scratch, chip, and ding a vehicle can pick up.
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Insurance claim work handled in-house
If your paint damage came from a covered incident, we can work directly with your insurance company on the claim, keeping the process simple on your end from estimate to repair.
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Top-brand products and honest pricing
We use quality touch-up paint and finishing products, back every estimate with a free walk-through, and never upsell repairs a vehicle does not need.
Trusted locally
4.4
Average from 382+ Google ratings and reviews
The Most Reviews in Our Market
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★★★★★
Always a great experience here. They've done work on three of my vehicles never a problem
Shane Blalock -
★★★★★
Best shop in town. I Send anyone I know to Barry and Greg and know they will take care of them. Support your local shops and they will take care of their community 👍
Nate Gut -
★★★★★
As always best price great service Really nice top for my new Gmc Matched 3 stage color perfect
Thomas Stephenson -
★★★★★
Been using these guys for over 20 years they have did everything from light body work to putting on step rails and bed covers. I have always been 100% satisfied with their work. I've read some of the negative reviews here and they would not have done damage to a car and not fixed it Barry is a honest and straight forward person.
Cory Collins -
★★★★★
I have been in the automotive industry for 43 years and Barry and his team are some of the nicest folks plus are prompt and reasonably priced I have ever used for my vehicles. If you haven’t give them a try you won’t be disappointed.
Randy Gilmore -
★★★★★
Good people prices, and service.
Daniel Daum -
★★★★★
Great place for your car and truck accessories. Great price's also.
Bruce Lawson -
★★★★★
Every SUV or van I get Barry and the crew does an amazing job putting on my running board!! Kudos to you Guys you're the best!!!
Judy Mintz -
★★★★★
Been going here for years love this place. Do really good work.
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Drivers across Burlington and the Piedmont Triad have left 382+ ratings and reviews for CARS & Truckware on Google.
Related services
Other Ways We Keep Your Vehicle Looking Right
Paint touch-up is one piece of what we do at Cars & Truckware. If your vehicle needs attention elsewhere, these services are also handled right here in Burlington.
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Windshield Chip Repair
A small chip in your windshield can spread into a crack fast. We handle windshield chip repair and full auto glass repair before that happens.
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Automotive Window Tinting
From carbon to ceramic window tint, our automotive window tinting service cuts glare and heat while giving your vehicle a cleaner look.
Worth the drive
Paint Touch-Up and Scratch Repair Across the Piedmont Triad and Triangle
We provide paint touch-up, scratch removal, and lite body repair to drivers throughout Burlington and the surrounding region. Our shop welcomes walk-ins and scheduled visits from these communities:
Free estimates
Get Your Paint Touch-Up Estimate Today
A scratch or chip does not have to wait, and it does not have to cost body shop money. Stop by 953 S Mebane St, Burlington, NC 27215 for a free look at the damage, or give us a call to ask what to expect before you come in.
- Walk-ins welcome Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- A straight answer and the cost before any work starts
- Most special-order accessories installed within 24 to 48 hours
Rather talk it through? (336) 570-2323
Free estimates · Walk-ins welcome