Boat Trailer Spray Painting Specialist in Darwin
At Top End Spraypainting, we pride ourselves on being the leading specialists in boat trailer…
At Top End Spraypainting, spray painting is only the final step in a carefully controlled process. Each project begins with meticulous preparation, including surface assessment, cleaning, repairs, sanding, masking, and priming to create the perfect base. This attention to detail ensures a flawless, durable finish that reflects the quality of our workmanship — because true results are built long before the paint is applied
What We Do
Our experienced team works across a wide range of vehicles and equipment, including:
At Top End Spray Painting, we’re committed to delivering a premium finish on every vehicle, boat or project that comes through our workshop. With our advanced automotive paint mixing system, we consistently produce high-quality, colour-accurate results suited to Northern Territory conditions.
Our precision colour-matching system allows us to mix paints in-house to factory formulas or custom finishes, ensuring every respray—from a single panel to a complete vehicle or hull—blends seamlessly. Using controlled spray conditions and quality materials, we achieve smooth coatings and long-lasting protection across all surfaces.
From cars, motorbikes and aluminium toolboxes to commercial boats, trade fleets and heavy equipment, we focus on careful preparation, attention to detail and finish quality. Whether you require repairs, refinishing, custom colours or a complete respray, we’re equipped to deliver reliable, consistent results every time.
Transform your vehicle with our professional spray painting services. Whether you're after a bold new color, restoring faded paint, or repairing damage from scratches and chips, we use premium automotive paints and precision techniques for a flawless, factory-grade finish. Our meticulous process ensures long-lasting durability and a showroom-quality shine.
The intense Northern Territory sun can cause fading, oxidation, and peeling paint over time. Our expert sun damage restoration service removes dull, faded layers and restores your car’s original color and shine. We also apply high-quality UV protection coatings to prevent future damage, keeping your car looking vibrant for years.
Rust is more than just an eyesore. we remove corroded areas, reinforce affected surfaces, and apply advanced rust-proofing treatments to prevent further deterioration. If it is surface rust, we restore your car to a safe, pristine condition.
Achieve a brilliant, mirror-like finish with our professional polishing and compounding services. Our multi-stage polishing removes swirl marks and imperfections, while our high-performance polish & waxes provide a protective barrier against dirt, scratches, UV rays, and contaminants. The result? A long-lasting shine with minimal maintenance.
Our high quality spraying environment provides clean, controlled conditions to deliver smooth finishes with reliable protection and long-lasting results.
We mix all automotive, marine and custom colours on site, giving us complete control over accuracy, consistency and quality for every job.
Our advanced colour scanning system achieves precise colour matches — even on aged paintwork, sun-faded surfaces or rare factory finishes.
With years of hands-on industry experience, we bring practical knowledge and technical skill to every project, from small touch-ups to complex resprays.
We believe in transparent communication, fair pricing and delivering work we’re proud to put our name on — no shortcuts or surprises.
We use quality automotive and marine-grade paints designed for durability, performance and exceptional finish across harsh Top End conditions.

We utilize Duxone paint systems, renowned for delivering high-quality, durable, and flawless finishes for your vehicle.








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We do not offer vinyl car wrap installations, and do not recommend car wraps to our clients. Vinyl wraps are less durable than paint, difficult to clean and maintain, and are challenging to remove without damaging the original paint underneath. If you decide to change the colour temporarily, you could face significant costs to repair any paintwork once the wrap is removed. For a quality long-term solution, we suggest considering a full respray for greater durability and ease of maintenance.
We strongly discourage relying on online DIY guides or directories that provide vague price ranges, such as $400-$700 per panel or fixed costs for a full respray. These figures are often outdated and in no way remotely accurate, leading to disappointment and frustration when the actual costs do not align with expectations.
The reason for this is that the cost of a car respray depends on a variety of factors unique to each job. It’s difficult to provide a price without understanding the specifics of your vehicle and its condition. Below are some key factors we need to know and consider before providing you an initial assessment:
Given these many variables, it's crucial to have a proper evaluation of your vehicle to determine the exact scope of work and cost involved. Contact us for a personalised quote based on the specifics of your car's needs.
We strongly advise against relying on ballpark figures when considering a car respray, as these estimates often fail to capture the unique needs and complexities of your vehicle.
While ballpark figures may seem convenient for comparison shopping, they rarely reflect the full scope of the work involved. Without a clear understanding of what those estimates include, you risk comparing "apples to oranges" and could end up disappointed with the final result or the price. Different shops may include varying levels of service, preparation, and materials, making it difficult to compare quotes accurately. For example, customers who choose a shop based on a ballpark figure might later find out that the shop quoted only for a "quick respray" which meant fixtures like door handles or side mirrors weren’t removed during the respray, leading to overspray and flaking paint edges. Or, the shop might have accounted for inadequate masking and preparation, leading to unwanted overspray on areas like rims.
So, when you ask for a ballpark figure, what are you really getting? To ensure you're receiving the right service for your vehicle, we recommend to come to our workshop 8AM untill 6PM in Pinelands or call us to book appointment first 0428919566
It is important to know the difference between an Open Door Respray and a Closed Door Respray, as it impacts both the final result, and the scope of work involved.
An Open Door Respray is considered a full respray, as it involves painting the entire vehicle, including the exterior and the interior edges such as door jambs, frames, and sills. This method ensures a seamless colour change with no visible traces of the original paint when the doors are opened, providing a consistent, flawless finish across the vehicle.
A Closed Door Respray focuses only on the visible exterior surfaces of the car, excluding areas like the inner door frames and edges. While this approach is suitable for refreshing the car’s outer appearance, it is not ideal for colour change respray projects. Since the inner areas are not painted, the original paint will still be visible when the doors are opened, leading to an inconsistent look. For a true, uniform colour change, a full Open Door Respray is recommended.
Yes, we can match your car’s colour. We begin by using your vehicle’s colour code, found on the VIN plate, and then employ a spectrophotometer to ensure a correct match. Additionally, our experienced technicians use their trained eye to identify and correct any discrepancies, ensuring a flawless result.
In cases of sun fading or difficult-to-match limited-edition colours, we rely on traditional techniques, mixing and spraying test panels until the perfect match is achieved.
Due to the numerous factors involved, such as vehicle make, model, color, and the nature and extent of any damage, we cannot rely on verbal descriptions to provide a quote. Our Vehicle damage analysts need to visually assess your vehicle's damage. To make this process easier and give you the best service, simply submit your vehicle photos and details through our email or text 0434907933. or call us to book appointment 0428919566
We do not offer interior customisations such as seat belts and upholstery, however there are speacialised businesses in Darwin that can help you.
We do not recommend painting brake calipers yourself due to the need for careful preparation and the use of the right paint to ensure proper adhesion.
A professional caliper colour change ensures correct preparation and the use of high-temperature paint specifically designed to withstand the extreme heat generated during braking. These specialised paints can endure temperatures up to 400°C and will not crack, peel, or fade under heat stress, ensuring long-lasting, vibrant results.
Beyond preserving your vehicle's aesthetic appeal, fixing scratches is essential to prevent deeper issues. Left unaddressed, deeper scratches can lead to paint flaking and rust formation over time.
While many DIY scratch repair kits claim to fix minor scratches, they often result in a subpar finish. These kits can make the affected area more noticeable due to unblended edges and mismatched colours, ultimately diminishing your vehicle’s appearance and value. For the best results, we recommend consulting with our team before making a decision. In many cases, repairing the original scratch professionally can be quicker, easier, and more cost-effective than attempting to undo the poor results from a repair kit.
The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique serial number that allows us to accurately identify your vehicle. This ensures that the repair methods and parts are appropriately matched, resulting in precise quotes.
The VIN number is typically located on a small metal plaque under the hood in the engine bay, on the driver’s or passenger side door jambs, or on your vehicle’s registration paperwork.
With over 30 years of spray-painting experience, we deliver premium automotive and marine work, helping our customers and businesses keep their vehicles looking great