How to Use paintwork in a Sentence
paintwork
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That honor, at least among the top 3,000 stocks in the U.S., goes to Xpel Inc., which makes film to protect car paintwork.
— James MacKintosh, WSJ, 10 Dec. 2020 -
They come wrapped in glossy paintwork, lovely leather, and fine trim.
— Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 26 June 2020 -
Near the church, the grocer’s is boarded up too, its paintwork peeling in the cold damp air.
— The Economist, 21 Nov. 2019 -
The colors are deep, rich and opaque, the skies thunderous, the shapes and paintwork wobbly and inchoate.
— Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023 -
While the Super Sport’s orange-and-blue look might be a bit loud for some people's taste, the paintwork is stunning.
— Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 21 Apr. 2022 -
According to the listing, the car has had some paintwork and benefits from some re-chroming.
— Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 19 Oct. 2021 -
His paintwork, sometimes lush and lovely, can also be clogged and pasty.
— Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2023 -
There is also a second-hand market for those willing to accept a few scuffs on the paintwork.
— The Economist, 14 Nov. 2019 -
Aside from the eye-catching paintwork, the cat has pretty much the same layout as its predecessors.
— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2023 -
The Bentley looks black in photos, but its deep paintwork reveals a subtle green tint in the stark winter sunshine.
— Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2023 -
Evidence of paintwork is visible on the passenger-side panels, the sunroof doesn't work, and there is a crack in the left-side fog light.
— Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 2 Mar. 2023 -
The brakes match the contrasting Giallo Arneis paintwork.
— Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 17 Aug. 2023 -
Finished in a chameleon-esque paintwork that shifts from near-white to deep bronze depending on how the sun hits it, this is the second of only three to ever exist.
— Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 26 May 2022 -
Reviewers also say this one earns extra points for the detailed paintwork.
— Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 27 Oct. 2023 -
The corridor to the De Menil children’s bedrooms is upholstered in ruby felt, the doors in magenta silk velvet, and the paintwork is the color of rhubarb mousse.
— Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2017 -
The creamy-white paintwork, white Everflex vinyl roof, white-and-burgundy leather interior and inlaid burlwood trim capture the era to a tee.
— Robert Ross, Robb Report, 31 May 2021 -
One tool that can help achieve that enviable shine is a car buffer, which simplifies the process of polishing and waxing your vehicle's paintwork.
— Katherine Keeler, Car and Driver, 18 Apr. 2023 -
Egyptian blue was often mixed with other pigments to create a variety of colors, and the paintwork was highly detailed.
— Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Oct. 2023 -
The car's bodywork, more inspiring in detail than in sum, highlights brilliant handiwork and paintwork.
— Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 27 May 2020 -
Its paintwork was recently refreshed and its engine and gearbox rebuilt.
— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2022 -
Penned by Asli Hotic and Atilla Eren, the interiors are characterized by dark wood floors, light oak furniture and white paintwork.
— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2022 -
The car was sold on Tuesday with its original registration number, paintwork, and radio.
— James Briggs, CNN, 29 June 2021 -
Genesis previewed this future production model with the GV80 Coupe concept, which was emblazoned in bright orange paintwork and rolling on huge 23-inch wheels.
— Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 5 Apr. 2023 -
From the outside, Cape Cadogan looks like a beautiful private home complete with crisp white paintwork, black shutters, manicured garden, and pool terrace.
— Jane Broughton, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2018 -
Indeed, close-up inspection of the undercarriage shows some oxidation of the titanium pieces, and the paintwork on the undercarriage has a blemish or two.
— Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 23 Nov. 2022 -
Without exterior paintwork, leather or chrome, the concept car looks suitably futuristic and could launch in 2040, according to a news statement.
— CNN, 28 Dec. 2021 -
Presented with gleaming platinum silver paintwork, the car sports a black leather interior that’s contrasted by bright green accents.
— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2021 -
The Latino community’s commitment to maintaining the legacy of car builders before them is evident in the intricate paintwork and the attention to detail in the chrome work and the interior, Ebel said.
— Dallas News, 28 Oct. 2022 -
The conservators eventually decided to keep the original paintwork to save Mr. Haring’s brush strokes, and to clean and varnish, adding new paint only when necessary.
— Roslyn Sulcas, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2017 -
Accentuating the iciness of the paintwork, are several matte black elements, including the roof, arches and 19-inch wheels.
— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2023
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