After the repair
Lifetime Warranties on Panel Beating: What's Actually Covered?
The fine print on NZ panel beater warranties — what counts, what voids it, and how to claim if paint fails years later.
15 March 2026 5 min read
What's usually covered
Paint defects: peeling, fading, blistering, lifting clearcoat.
Workmanship: panel alignment, weld integrity, body filler shrinkage.
What's excluded
Stone chips, environmental damage (bird droppings, tree sap, fallout).
Damage from accidents, harsh chemicals or aggressive polishing.
Transfer to a new owner — most NZ warranties are non-transferable.