I don't think a typical garage would invest in that much machinery...

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...not to mention hiring someone to run it. Setting up those machines for specific jobs would definitely take someone with training. AI may be able to do it down the road... Garages that build "show cars" wouldn't use it, because the machines probably wouldn't be able to achieve the level of finish needed for those cars. Guess robotic painting machines will be limited to automobile manufacturers...for the near-intermediate future.

Posted: 06/25/2025 at 09:51 AM ET

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Painting isn't that time consuming. It's the painting prep that takes... -- EDGEMAN Jun 25, 2025 at 09:34 AM ET

EDGEMAN • 06/25/25 09:34 AM ET

I know. Prep work is what I am referring to** -- HokieDan95 Jun 25, 2025 at 09:56 AM ET

HokieDan95 • 06/25/25 09:56 AM ET

I did an auto body class, and I could paint a car, but... -- EDGEMAN Jun 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM ET

EDGEMAN • 06/25/25 10:05 AM ET

I'm sure you could automate that process too, but would need 4-5 different -- HokieNoVA Jun 25, 2025 at 09:46 AM ET

HokieNoVA • 06/25/25 09:46 AM ET

I don't think a typical garage would invest in that much machinery... ◄ -- EDGEMAN Jun 25, 2025 at 09:51 AM ET

EDGEMAN • 06/25/25 09:51 AM ET

Really surprised auto manufacturers don't incorporate something... -- EDGEMAN Jun 25, 2025 at 08:33 AM ET

EDGEMAN • 06/25/25 08:33 AM ET

Supposedly my Mercedes came from the factory with ceramic coating. I think> -- HOKIERIT Jun 25, 2025 at 09:27 AM ET

HOKIERIT • 06/25/25 09:27 AM ET

When you say you're replacing the driver's seat... -- EDGEMAN Jun 25, 2025 at 09:47 AM ET

EDGEMAN • 06/25/25 09:47 AM ET

That is what I mean. I'll have the guy who replaced the top do the seat-> -- HOKIERIT Jun 25, 2025 at 07:56 PM ET

HOKIERIT • 06/25/25 07:56 PM ET

There are "miracle workers" at those places.** -- EDGEMAN Jun 26, 2025 at 08:17 AM ET

EDGEMAN • 06/26/25 08:17 AM ET