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Evaluating 190 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers found the product's color match to be excellent, often praising its accuracy even for custom or difficult shades. Reviewers also frequently highlighted the quality of the paint and its finish, noting that it effectively concealed damage and provided a professional look. The efficiency of the purchase and supply process, along with helpful customer service interactions, were also appreciated by several people. However, some people were dissatisfied with the delivery service, citing long waiting times and issues with tracking. A few other people also felt that the paint color did not match their vehicle, even after providing correct codes, and experienced difficulties with customer service in resolving these issues. There were also occasional reports of product packaging being flimsy or defective, leading to spills or difficulty in opening.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

PN483687 FINALLY RECEIVED ORDER 7 DAYS AFTER AFTER EXPECTED DELIVERY DATE I PAID FOR FAST TRACKED SHIPPING? I WOULDNT OF EXPECTED THE ORDER TO BE SENT VIA ROYAL MAIL TRACK AND TRAC... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good communication, arrived a day later than the date window stated so knocked down one point due to this. Otherwise pleased with my purchase, unable to check the colour match at this time due to bad... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

After a slight error in not sending the paint lacquer a quick call to customer service this was solved within 3 days. Having now used I a highly delighted with the colour and its finish. I had prev... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I recently ordered a repair kit to address some scratches. Their website claimed it could match the color based on my registration details. The kit arrived on January 2nd, but it was clearly the incor... See more

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Company details

  1. #28 of 29 best companies in Paint Manufacturer
  2. #13 of 14 best companies in Automotive Repair Equipment Wholesaler
  3. #4 of 4 best companies in Paintings store

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At PaintNuts, we’re passionate about paint. As a UK manufacturer, supplier, and retailer, we specialise in automotive refinishing products, trade paints, and solutions for the home and garden. From quick fixes to professional results, we’ve got you covered. Whether it’s repairing stone chips, scratches, or scuffs, our advanced colour-matching technology ensures your car touch-up pen, aerosol, or full repair kit is the perfect match every time. For larger repairs, we also supply complete paint systems and accessories to help you achieve a flawless finish. And it’s not just DIY, PaintNuts proudly supplies professional bodyshops across the UK, supporting them with high-quality products they can rely on.


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3.3

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

660 reviews

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Exact Paint Colour ( not the cars Manufacturer)

After a slight error in not sending the paint lacquer a quick call to customer service this was solved within 3 days. Having now used I a highly delighted with the colour and its finish.
I had previously purchased the cars manufacturers touch up paint, which was nothing like my cars colour, Mirage Green, Hyundai’s comment was Nothing not interested
PaintNuts colour is exact and speedy service from customer service. Don’t know who others had been talking to

9 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

There was a problem with 1 of the 3…

There was a problem with 1 of the 3 coatings I was provided for my paint colour. It was reported to them and it did take a while to sort but they have sent a replacement so now I can get on with the job as the paint itself is an excellent colour match and blends really well.

9 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Positive experience.

The quality and match of this paint was excellent. No bloom and after polish unnoticeable from other half of panel which was painted over previous scratch.

19 June 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought a touch up pen

I bought a touch up pen, thought I would go to what seemed like a specialist company as I have quite a rare coloured car. I read that they colour match by numberplate so I put in all the details and bought my pen for roughly £20 including p&p. I went to touch up a scratch on my car, immediately I saw that the colour was too dark so I went to wipe it of with a damp cloth. ( can I just say that my pen came with zero instructions by the way) and it wouldn't come off so now I am left with a dark mess plus the scratch on the paintwork of my car. I emailed the company asking how I can safely remove the touch up paint without damaging the paintwork of my car and I have been completely ignored. DO NOT TRUST THIS COMPANY TO PRODUCE THE CORRECT COLOUR PAINT FOR YOUR CAR. MY CAR IS COMPLETELY RUINED AND CUSTOMER SERVICE IS NON EXISTENT. I honestly wish I never bought the pen and just left the scratch because the scratch looked better than the now dark mess. BUYER BEWAR!!

30 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wrong colour, awful customer serviec experience

I bought their pen weeks ago, it arrived, and it said shake for three minutes. Which i did, i applied the paint and it was just black when my car is metallic grey, I reached out to them. They kept wasting my time with emails, and if someones interested i'd share the email conversation, it's almost comical. They would give me instructions, i would follow them, they would say sorry, take a picture. i'd take a picture and then they'll send the first set of instructions which i'd already followed again , i replied with "this is a copy of your first email" and then they replied "sorry can we have more photos", like god knows whats going on there. Later, I called them and they said they'll look into it, and they want more car pictures, even though i've sent like 10 at this point. So i sent the car pictures, again. Then they just stopped replying to me. I understand its 14.99, so if you want to take your chances and buy multiple and maybe hope one of the is the right colour. Then they're okay but definitely no trust factor here.

30 June 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very effective repair

Bit nervous about using spray can to repair minor wing scuff. But absolutely fantastic colour match and easy to use. Very efficient purchase and supply process. Feel as if I’ve just saved myself two hundred and fifty quid.

24 June 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Faulty Product and Dismissive Customer Service – Extremely Disappointed

I ordered automotive paint from PaintNuts, clearly advertised as an “exact colour match.” What I received was entirely the wrong shade, and worse still, it left my vehicle in a visibly damaged condition. Despite providing photographic evidence and a clear explanation, the company refused to take accountability.

I incurred an additional £50 trying to remove the faulty product, not to mention the time and stress caused. The customer service team repeatedly responded with dismissive and obstructive replies, ignoring the fundamental issue that the paint was not fit for purpose and had caused damage.

Rather than offering a refund or resolution, they demanded irrelevant details like stickers from disposed tins, showing zero regard for the inconvenience caused. After exhausting all reasonable attempts to resolve the issue, I initiated a chargeback and reported the company to Trading Standards.

PaintNuts has demonstrated a complete lack of responsibility and professionalism. I would strongly advise others to avoid this company—poor quality products and even worse customer service.

30 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Garbage paint doesn’t match at all it’s…

Garbage paint doesn’t match at all it’s totally different and dull waste of £40 plus the spray tops had come off I would never buy from here again sent two emails and tried to call no reply surprise surprise but with caution or not at all I have given 3 days for them to respond before I did a review they have not so here it is

20 June 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The paint received was a completely…

The paint received was a completely different colour to the one ordered. I totally understand that the order might not match completely but my order was miles out; a bright green rather than the required beige.
Having reached out to their Customer Services, not a squeak from them since!!
First and last time customer

21 June 2025
Unprompted review

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