About Sunsetpaintbay
Sunsetpaintbay is Melbourne's specialist auto painting studio — combining traditional craftsmanship with modern paint technology to deliver durable, showroom-quality finishes for cars, bikes, and commercial vehicles across Victoria.
We focus on precise colour matching, meticulous panel preparation and finishes engineered to withstand Australian conditions.
Our mission & history
Founded by experienced panel painters and colour technicians, Sunsetpaintbay began as a small restoration shop focused on classic cars and has grown into a trusted automotive paint studio. Our mission: restore and elevate vehicles with finishes that last — aesthetically and technically.
- Precision colour matching and custom palettes
- Environmentally conscious procedures and waste handling
- Transparent estimates and timelines
Services we offer
Full respray
Complete vehicle resprays with multi-stage paint systems and OEM-matching topcoats for showroom results.
Scratch & panel repair
Localised repairs, dent removal, and panel finishing to blend seamlessly with existing paintwork.
Custom colours
Bespoke colour creation, metallic and pearlescent blends, and specialist finishes for personal and commercial projects.
We work with private owners, collectors and fleets — balancing turnaround time with finish quality. For commercial accounts we offer fleet respray solutions tailored to business needs.
Fleet respray infoTechnology & process
We combine modern waterborne basecoats, precision colour spectrometers, and controlled bake curing to deliver durable, consistent results while minimising environmental impact.
- Digital colour matching & spectrophotometry
- Climate-controlled spray booths
- Responsible material handling and VOC-aware products
Team & profiles
Lana Carter — Lead Painter
15+ years in automotive restoration and colour science.
Skilled team
Our technicians are trained in panel prep, protective coatings and match verification; each job goes through a multi-point quality inspection before handover.
- Paint technicians and prep specialists
- Quality control and finish verification
- Direct client communication and documentation
