First Class Paint and Panel Ltd is a Christchurch-based paint and panel workshop in Addington, providing full vehicle repair, repainting and refinishing services for vehicle owners across the city. The team handles everything from small touch ups to full repaints, body repairs, and wheel refinishing.
The business is built around clean preparation, accurate colour matching, and a long-lasting finish, with a focus on clear communication and fair pricing. The team of experienced paint and panel technicians brings hands-on skill in refinishing, panel beating, preparation work and colour matching to every job, aiming to restore vehicles to as close to factory standard as possible.
Customers can also access finance options through partnered providers, including MTF Finance Northlands, making repairs more accessible. The workshop also assists customers with insurance-related repair work, providing clear documentation and reliable results that meet insurance standards.
Based in Addington, Christchurch, First Class Paint and Panel Ltd offers a full range of paint and panel services for vehicle owners looking to repair, restore or refresh their car.
The workshop covers the full spectrum of paint and panel work: full vehicle repainting, panel beating and body repairs, scratch and dent repairs, wheel painting and refinishing, colour matching and touch ups, and insurance repair work. This means customers have one place to go whether the job is a small touch up or a full structural repair.
For customers wanting to refresh a faded colour or completely change the look of their car, First Class Paint and Panel offers complete vehicle repainting. The process includes thorough preparation, sanding, priming, colour application and final clear coats, aimed at delivering a clean, durable finish. This service suits older vehicles needing restoration as much as customers simply wanting a modernised look.
When a vehicle has structural or cosmetic damage, the team uses industry-standard panel beating techniques to repair dents, bends and damaged panels, then prepares the surface for refinishing. The goal is a vehicle that's safe, properly aligned, and looking close to factory standard once the work is complete — suitable for accident repairs as well as general wear and tear.
For less extensive damage, the scratch and dent repair service removes visible imperfections using sanding, filling, colour matching and blending techniques, so repairs blend seamlessly with the surrounding paint. The workshop also offers wheel painting and refinishing, transforming worn or faded wheels — including converting silver wheels to black — for a sharper overall look.
First Class Paint and Panel also works with insurance-related repairs, assisting customers through the process with clear documentation and photo references to meet insurance standards. For customers wanting flexible payment options, finance is available through partnered providers, including MTF Finance Northlands, making quality repairs more accessible.
The workshop is staffed by experienced paint and panel technicians with hands-on skill in refinishing, panel beating, preparation work and colour matching. The team's combined knowledge means every vehicle gets thorough care from start to finish, with an emphasis on clean, professional results and straightforward communication throughout the process.
Getting a repair done follows three steps: first, contact the team to discuss what your vehicle needs; second, bring your vehicle into the Addington workshop for an in-person assessment and honest pricing; and third, the team completes the paint or panel work, keeping you updated until your vehicle is ready for pick up.
Reviews highlight the quality of the finish and the team's communication, with customers praising results ranging from a smooth, spot-on colour-matched ute repaint to an invisible tailgate dent repair, a sleek silver-to-black wheel transformation, and scratch repairs with a flawless colour match.
First Class Paint and Panel Ltd is located at 77 Harman Street in Addington, Christchurch, offering local vehicle owners a full-service paint and panel workshop for everything from minor touch ups to complete repaints and structural repairs.