Lancia Delta Integrale Full Respray and PPF in Dubai

This red Lancia Delta Integrale came to Apex Detail Studio in Al Quoz, Dubai, for a full restoration of its exterior: a full body respray from red to grey, followed by paint protection film over the new paint. The car was masked, sprayed panel by panel in the paint booth, then filmed. Full-body PPF starts from AED 12,000 for sedans and AED 13,500 for SUVs and trucks, depending on options, before 5% VAT.

What did we do to this Lancia Delta Integrale?

We gave this Lancia Delta Integrale a full body respray, changing it from red to grey, and then fitted paint protection film over the fresh paint so the new finish is protected from day one.

The car arrived in red. The owner wanted a new colour, and a full body paint job is the only way to change the colour of a classic properly, including the door shuts, edges and panels that a wrap cannot reach in the same way. Once the paint was done, the car went straight to our film team, because a new finish is at its best the day it leaves the booth and is worth keeping that way.

Our paint and film teams work under one roof in Al Quoz, so the car moved from the booth to the installation bay without leaving the studio.

Why respray a classic like the Delta Integrale?

A respray gives a classic a uniform, fresh finish in the colour the owner wants, and on an older car it is often the cleanest way to deal with tired paint across every panel at once.

The Delta Integrale is one of the great rally homologation cars, and owners keep them for years. Paint on a car of this age has usually seen a lot: sun, washing and small repairs over decades. A full body paint job resets the finish across the whole car, so every panel matches. Changing the colour at the same time lets the owner make the car their own.

For classics where the goal is to keep the original finish rather than change it, we take a gentler route. Our guide to classic car dry ice cleaning in Dubai covers that side of our work.

How was the Lancia resprayed?

The car was masked, sprayed panel by panel in our paint booth, and the doors were taken off and sprayed on stands so every edge got full coverage.

1. Masking. Glass, trim and any area not being painted was masked off with paper and tape, so overspray could not reach it.
2. Spraying the body. Grey paint went on over the red in the booth, panel by panel, including the rear quarters and the boot lid.
3. Doors off the car. The doors were removed and sprayed on stands, which lets the painter reach the edges and shuts evenly.
4. Paint protection film. Once the paint was finished, the team fitted PPF over the new grey, working the film around the wheel arches and body lines.

Doing the film straight after the paint means the new finish never has to face Dubai’s roads unprotected. You can read more about film itself on our paint protection film page.

Step by step on this Lancia Delta Integrale

These photos show this exact car in our Al Quoz studio.

Why fit PPF straight after a respray?

Because new paint is at its most perfect the day it is finished, and PPF keeps it that way by taking the stone chips, scratches and sand that would otherwise mark it.

A respray is a big investment. Without film, the first highway drive can chip the front of the car, and Dubai’s sand, heat above 45C and strong UV all work on the paint every day. Film is a clear urethane layer that absorbs those hits, and light marks in the film heal with heat. If the car is ever resprayed or the film is changed, the film comes off and the paint underneath is still the paint that left our booth.

We fit film from precut patterns where they exist for the car, and wrap edges where the panel allows. For a classic, coverage is always agreed with the owner before work starts.

What does the finished Lancia look like?

The finished car is a grey Delta Integrale with an even, fresh finish across every panel, now sitting under paint protection film.

The before and after shows how much the colour change transforms the car. The boxy rally shape, wide arches and round lights look sharper in grey, and the film keeps the new paint looking the way it did when it left the booth. If you like seeing classics brought back, our Porsche 996 Turbo restoration is another one from the studio.

How much does a respray and PPF cost on a classic?

Full-body PPF at Apex starts from AED 12,000 for sedans and AED 13,500 for SUVs and trucks, depending on options, before 5% VAT. Paint work depends on the car and the job; send your car details on WhatsApp for an exact quote.

The cost of a respray depends on the condition of the car, how much needs to come off for painting, and the colour. The film cost depends on the coverage you choose, from the front end to the full body. We quote both together so you know the full figure before the car goes into the booth. For general detailing and care, see our car detailing service.

Frequently asked questions

Can you change the colour of a classic car with paint?

Yes. A full body respray changes the colour across every panel. This Lancia Delta Integrale went from red to grey.

Why were the doors taken off for painting?

Spraying the doors on stands lets the painter cover the edges and shuts evenly, which gives a cleaner result than painting them on the car.

Should I put PPF on new paint?

Yes. Fresh paint is at its best on day one, and PPF protects it from stone chips, scratches and sand from the first drive.

Is a wrap or a respray better for a colour change?

A wrap is reversible and protects the paint; a respray is permanent and covers every edge and shut. The right choice depends on the car and what you want long term.

Do you work on classic cars?

Yes. We work on classics in our Al Quoz studio, from restorations like this Lancia to dry ice cleaning that keeps the original finish.

Where is Apex Detail Studio?

6A Street, Al Quoz Industrial 3, Dubai. Call or WhatsApp +971 58 549 2739.