paintwork
noun
paint·work
ˈpānt-ˌwərk 
1
chiefly British
: paint sense 3b
2
chiefly British
: work with paint
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Rhodes says the most challenging part of the project was the two-tone paintwork.
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Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
There are an array of good ones on the market, just be sure to trim the wick to prevent an ashy imprint on your paintwork.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024
Officers from the City of London Police later asked Ann if the detectives had used the silencer to scratch the paintwork.
—Heidi Blake, The New Yorker, 29 July 2024
From protecting paintwork to enhancing aesthetics, owners have always sought solutions that preserve their investments and elevate their driving experience.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 June 2024
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Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
There are an array of good ones on the market, just be sure to trim the wick to prevent an ashy imprint on your paintwork.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024
Officers from the City of London Police later asked Ann if the detectives had used the silencer to scratch the paintwork.
—Heidi Blake, The New Yorker, 29 July 2024
From protecting paintwork to enhancing aesthetics, owners have always sought solutions that preserve their investments and elevate their driving experience.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 June 2024
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“Paintwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paintwork. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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