Latest Articles & Paint Code Guides
June 1, 2026
What Is Tri-Coat Pearl Paint? Why Pearl Colours Need Two Bottles
Tri-coat pearl colours (pearl whites, Soul Red, Diamond White) are built from a base coat plus a separate pearl mid-coat - two paints, not one. Here's how to tell if your car's colour is a tri-coat and order the exact match.
December 21, 2025
Mercedes GLK Paint Code Location (X204) 2008-2015: Step-by-Step Guide
Can't find your Mercedes GLK paint code? See exactly where the X204 colour code is located with photos and video. Order your touch-up match today.
October 6, 2025
Toyota Yaris Paint Code Location (2020) + Photo Guide
Your Toyota Yaris 2020 paint code is on the door-jamb sticker after C/TR, like 070 or 1G3. Photo guide plus how to order matched touch-up paint.
September 23, 2025
Mazda 3 Paint Code Location: Photo Guide (2014-2018 Axela)
Mazda 3 paint code is on a sticker most owners miss. Photo guide for 2014-2018 Axela / BM-BN models — and how to decode it for touch-up paint.
March 8, 2025
Cyprus: Finding The Perfect Car Painting Shop Near You
Need a car paint job in Cyprus? Learn how to find the right shop, understand the process, and get a fair price with Pinelaki's guide.
December 8, 2024
Car Paint Store Cyprus | Free Island-Wide Delivery
Order colour-matched touch-up bottles & spray cans online, matched to your car's code. Free delivery across Cyprus from Nicosia paint pros since 1991.
December 2, 2024
How to Find Your Mini Cooper Paint Code (2002-Present)
Unlike most cars that have the paint code on the door jamb, Mini likes to be a bit different. Here's where to find it:
December 2, 2024
Honda Accord Paint Code Location (2002-2007) + Decoder
Your Honda Accord paint code is under the hood on the strut tower, not the door jamb. Photo guide for 2002-2007 (7th gen) plus how to order matched paint.
December 1, 2024
Honda Civic Paint Code Location (2016-2021) + Decoder
Your Honda Civic paint code is on the door-jamb sticker, a code like NH-737M. Photo guide for 2016-2021 (10th gen) plus how to order matched paint.
November 24, 2024
Locating Your Renault Megane II X84 (2002-2012) Paint Code
Quickly locate your Renault Megane II paint code with this easy guide. Find the code on the driver-side door jamb for a perfect touch-up.
November 20, 2024
Locating Your Brabus Smart fortwo 451 (2012-2015) Paint Code
Find your Brabus Smart fortwo 451 (2012-2015) paint code on the door jamb. Order matched touch-up paint from Pinelaki Cyprus - free delivery.
November 3, 2024
Locating Your Peugeot 307 (2005) Paint Code
Find your Peugeot 307 (2005) paint code in minutes. Driver's door pillar plate. Order matched touch-up paint from Pinelaki Cyprus - free delivery.
May 29, 2024
Mercedes E-Class Paint Code Location (2003-2009) + Decoder
Your Mercedes E-Class paint code is on the passenger-side door pillar, a 3-digit code like 040 or 744. Photo guide for 2003-2009 plus matched paint.
May 20, 2024
Locating Your Mazda CX-5 (2012-UP) Paint Code
Find your Mazda CX-5 (2012-UP) paint code in minutes. Driver's door pillar sticker. Order matched touch-up paint from Pinelaki Cyprus - free delivery.
May 19, 2024
Kia Sportage Paint Code Location (2011-2016) + Decoder
Your Kia Sportage SL paint code is on the front door-jamb sticker (black Kia label). Photo guide for 2011-2016 plus how to order matched touch-up paint.
May 18, 2024
Locating Your Chevrolet/Isuzu Pickup Truck Paint Code (1972-2002)
Find your Chevrolet/Isuzu pickup truck paint code (1972-2002) on the door jamb or glove box. Order matched touch-up paint - free delivery Cyprus.
May 5, 2024
BMW Paint Code Location: X6 & All Generations (2008-Up)
Your BMW X6 paint code is a 3-digit colour like 475 (Black Sapphire) or 300 (Alpine White). Photo guide to find and decode it, 2008-up, plus matched paint.
May 1, 2024
Honda HR-V Paint Code Location (2013-2022) + Decoder
Your Honda HR-V paint code is on the driver's door-jamb sticker, a 6-character code like NH788P. Photo guide for 2013-2022 plus how to order matched paint.
April 16, 2024
Mercedes C-Class Paint Code: 2007-2014 W204 Sticker Photo + Decoder
Mercedes C-Class W204 paint code is on the door-jamb sticker. Photo guide for 2007-2014 — exact location plus how to decode for touch-up paint matching.
April 13, 2026
The Science of Colour Matching: How Pinelaki Achieves an Invisible Repair
How spectrophotometer colour matching works, why 35 years of Cyprus experience matters for UV-faded paint, and how we handle pearl finishes.
April 13, 2026
Factory Finish Restoration vs Quick Detailing: Which Does Your Car Actually Need?
Should you polish your car or respray it? How paint layers work, when detailing is enough, and why a respray lasts 10+ years versus months.
April 13, 2026
What to Do After a Car Accident in Cyprus: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step guide to handling a car accident in Cyprus: what to do at the scene, how to file insurance, and your right to choose a repairer.
April 13, 2026
Understanding Car Paint Categories in Cyprus: What A to E Means for Your Repair Cost
What car paint categories A through E mean, how vehicle size and paint type determine repair cost, and how to find your colour code for a quote.
April 14, 2026
How Much Does Bumper Repair Cost in Cyprus? (2026 Guide)
Bumper repair in Cyprus costs €120–400 for most jobs. See real pricing from 35 years of repairs and get a free AI estimate from Pinelaki Nicosia.
April 16, 2026
When DIY Touch-Up Paint is Enough -- and When It's Not
When should you use touch-up paint and when do you need a pro? Honest guide from Pinelaki with real cost comparisons for car scratch repair in Cyprus.
April 16, 2026
Mazda Body Repair Specialist in Nicosia -- Why Paint Matching Matters
Mazda body repair and paint matching specialist in Nicosia. Soul Red Crystal, Machine Grey, and all Mazda colors matched perfectly. 6-year warranty.
April 26, 2026
Why Does Paint Warranty Length Matter? 6-Year vs 3-Year Explained
Most car paint failure happens in years 4-6 — exactly when a 3-year warranty has expired. Here's why warranty length is the most-ignored question in car body repair.
August 5, 2026
Scratched Your Car in Cyprus? Exactly What to Do (and What It Costs)
Scratched your car in Cyprus? The fingernail test, honest DIY limits, real repair costs and whether to claim - plus a free photo estimate.
August 5, 2026
Scratched a Rental Car in Cyprus? Here's What Happens Next
Scratched a rental car in Cyprus? What the agreement requires, how your excess works, why DIY backfires - and a free photo estimate if the car is your own.
August 5, 2026
Can a Car Scratch Be Polished Out, or Does It Need Paint?
Fingernail test: if it doesn't catch, the scratch usually polishes out with no paint. If it catches, it needs repaint. Get an instant photo estimate.
August 5, 2026
Is a Small Dent Worth Fixing? (Cyprus Guide)
Small dents crack paint and invite rust under the Cyprus sun. See when repair is worth it and get an instant photo estimate from Pinelaki in Nicosia.
August 5, 2026
Fix a Car Scratch Yourself: Touch-Up Paint Guide for Cyprus
Fix small car scratches yourself with colour-code matched touch-up paint, delivered across Cyprus. Step-by-step guide + free photo estimate from Pinelaki.
August 5, 2026
Someone Keyed My Car in Cyprus: Police, Insurance and Cost
Keyed car in Cyprus: photograph it, report to police, weigh your policy excess. Repair cost, rust risk and turnaround from a Nicosia body shop.
August 5, 2026
Came Back to a Damaged Car? Car-Park Dents, Dings and Scratches in Nicosia
Parked car dented or scratched in a Nicosia car park? What to do first, police and insurance steps, and repair costs. Free photo estimate in a minute.
August 5, 2026
Why the Cyprus Sun Fades and Peels Car Paint — and How It Gets Fixed
Cyprus sun turns clear coat matt, then chalky, then peeling. Tell fade from delamination, see what polishes back, what needs a respray, and the cost.
August 5, 2026
Bonnet Stone Chips in Cyprus: Rust Risk, DIY Limits, Repair
Bonnet stone chips in Cyprus: how fast they rust, what touch-up paint fixes, when a respray wins. Free photo estimate from Pinelaki, Nicosia.
August 5, 2026
Bird Droppings and Tree Sap Etched Your Paint: What Cyprus Heat Does to Clearcoat
Bird droppings and sap etch clear coat within hours in Cyprus heat. Tell residue from etching, remove it safely, see what polishes out.
August 5, 2026
Returning a Leased or Company Car in Cyprus? Fix Scratches
Repairing scratches before a leased or company car handover in Cyprus is legitimate. Check your lease clauses first, then get a free photo estimate.