Nova Body Shop is an auto paint shop in Austin focused on repair refinishing: the paint work that helps a collision, bumper, dent or scratch repair blend in with the rest of the car. We paint in a booth, which keeps dust out of the finish and lets the paint cure properly.
Why color matching takes skill
The same factory color can vary slightly from car to car, and paint changes with sun and age. That is why we match the color to your car and usually blend it into the panels next to the repair, instead of painting one panel and hoping it matches. Blending is also one of the reasons paint adds more to an estimate than people expect.
Why we paint with PPG
We refinish with PPG automotive paint. PPG is one of the biggest names in car paint: besides the refinish paint body shops use, it makes the coatings automakers apply on the assembly line, and PPG says its automotive coatings footprint covers 90% of the world's vehicle production (PPG).
- Stellantis, the maker of Jeep, Ram, Chrysler and Dodge, named PPG a 2025 Supplier of the Year for its automotive coatings (Coatings World).
- Toyota uses PPG's electrocoat primer, the corrosion protection under the paint, at its Cambridge, Ontario plant (PPG).
- PPG is building a $225 million plant in Loudon, Tennessee, to make paint and coatings for automakers and auto parts suppliers (Manufacturing Dive).
- PPG lists technical approvals for certain of its refinish products from automakers including Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Subaru and Tesla, which PPG says means those products passed the automakers' technical tests (PPG).
Nova Body Shop is an independent shop. We are not certified, sponsored or endorsed by PPG or by any automaker. The automaker approvals above belong to certain PPG refinish products, not to our shop. We don't know which paint your car left the factory with.
For you, that means we work with a paint system designed to match factory finishes closely.
What we paint
- Panels after collision and body repair
- Bumper covers, repaired or replaced
- Scratches and scrapes that go through the clear coat
- Spot repairs and blending into adjacent panels
Our focus is refinishing as part of repairs. If you are looking for a full color change or a whole-car repaint, ask us at the counter and we will tell you honestly whether it is the right job for us.
Caring for fresh paint
New paint needs time to fully cure. We will tell you when it is safe to wash, wax or run the car through an automatic wash after we deliver it.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an auto paint shop in Austin that matches factory color?
Yes. We match the color to your car as closely as we can and usually blend it into nearby panels in our paint booth. Nova Body Shop is an auto paint shop in Austin on North Lamar. Walk in for a free estimate; most take 5 to 15 minutes.
What brand of paint does Nova Body Shop use?
We use PPG automotive paint. PPG makes both refinish paint for body shops and the factory coatings automakers use, and PPG lists technical approvals for certain of its refinish products from automakers including Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota and Honda.
Why does paint add so much to a repair estimate?
Matching the color usually means blending into the panels next to the repair, plus prep, primer, color and clear coat, and time for each layer to cure.
Can you paint just one panel?
We can, but blending into the neighboring panels usually gives a better match, because paint shifts with age and sun. We explain the choice on your estimate.
When can I wash my car after new paint?
Ask us at pickup. Fresh paint needs time to cure, and we will tell you when washing and waxing are safe for your repair.