What types of race and motorsport vehicles do you work on?

We work across a range of motorsport and specialist categories — Group A and Group C touring cars, heritage race vehicles, circuit cars, rally cars and custom competition builds. Each project is assessed individually. We focus on the body, panel and refinishing work; mechanical and cage fabrication is handled by the owner or their chosen motorsport workshop.

Can you accurately replicate liveries from Group A or historic race cars?

Yes. Livery replication for heritage and historically significant race vehicles requires reference research, period-accurate colour formulation and precise masking and layout work. We approach livery work methodically — referencing photographic and documentation records to achieve an accurate result rather than an approximation.

Do you work on vehicles that are still being actively raced?

Yes. We handle both restoration-focused projects and active race cars requiring body repair, panel correction or refinishing between events. For active race vehicles, we work to agreed timelines that account for competition schedules where possible.

What does race car refinishing involve compared to a standard respray?

Race car refinishing involves the same preparation, primer and paint application disciplines as any other refinishing work — but with additional considerations. Panel surfaces may include non-standard materials (fibreglass, carbon-look panels, flared guards), livery graphics require precise layout and masking, and the finish may need to withstand racing conditions. We adapt the product and process selection to suit the specific vehicle and its use.

How do I get started with a race car restoration or fabrication project?

Contact us with details of the vehicle and what the project involves. For complex or heritage projects, we prefer to inspect the vehicle in person before scoping the work. This allows us to accurately assess the body condition, understand the project objective and provide a realistic cost and timeline rather than an estimate based on assumptions.

Specialist Capability

Race Car Restoration & Fabrication Brisbane

Motorsport vehicles and heritage race cars are not standard workshop jobs. They require a workshop with the right capability, the right discipline and a genuine understanding of what these projects demand. MRP Automotive Refinishing has been involved in race car body work, preparation and refinishing for a range of competition and heritage vehicles — from active circuit cars to historically significant race machinery.

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Race car preparation in the pit garage — MRP Automotive — Race car pit garage preparation

Race car tube-frame chassis fabrication at MRP Automotive workshop — Tube-frame chassis fabrication in the workshop

Completed race car exterior — Glasurit-finished at MRP Automotive — Race car #30 — Glasurit finish outside the workshop

Race car bodywork and refinishing is not a production job. The vehicles are often irreplaceable, the livery must be accurate, the panel work has to be correct under a level of scrutiny that most workshops don't face, and the timeline usually has a competition schedule behind it. We understand that pressure and we take these projects seriously.

Our involvement covers the body and paint disciplines — panel repair and preparation, fabrication support for body panels, race car refinishing and livery application. We don't attempt work outside our capability, and we're direct about what a project requires before we commit to doing it.

Race Car and Motorsport Services

Specialist body, panel, fabrication and refinishing work for competition and heritage vehicles.

Motorsport and Custom Project Work

Every race car and custom competition build is a unique project. We approach each one with a project assessment first — understanding the vehicle, its history, the build objective and what the body and paint work actually requires. This may include repairing battle damage from a competition incident, building new body panels to a fabricator's specification, preparing a shell for a new livery, or taking a heritage vehicle through a full body restoration. We scope the work carefully and communicate clearly throughout.

Body Preparation and Panel Work

Body preparation for a race car demands the same discipline as any other refinishing job, applied to surfaces that may include steel, aluminium, fibreglass and composite materials. Panel work on competition vehicles requires understanding how parts fit within the vehicle's regulatory envelope and how bodywork interfaces with mechanical components, aero elements and safety structures. We treat each panel as part of a system, not just a surface to be painted. Preparation is not rushed — it's where the quality of the final result is determined.

Race Car Refinishing

Race car refinishing covers both structural paint application — the primer, colour coat and clear that protect the body — and the livery work that identifies the vehicle on track. Livery application is precision work: masking, layout and colour registration are critical when a livery is complex, historically referenced or sponsor-specified. We apply liveries using both paint and high-quality vinyl where appropriate, working to the brief provided. Base coat and clear coat application follows the same controlled booth process as all our refinishing work.

Group A, Group C and Heritage Vehicle Projects

Group A touring cars from the late 1980s and early 1990s represent a significant chapter in Australian motorsport. Group C sports cars, historics and early touring car machinery are at a point where competent, historically aware bodywork and refinishing is genuinely rare. These vehicles carry historical weight that demands careful handling — accurate livery replication, correct colour formulation referencing period records, and panel work that respects the original construction. We approach heritage race vehicle projects with the same care a museum conservator would bring to significant objects — which is what they are.

Supercharged V8 engine — specialist automotive work at MRP Automotive Redland Bay

Project Proof Over Claims

Any workshop can claim motorsport experience. The evidence is in the work — the accuracy of a replicated livery, the surface quality on a car under show lighting, the panel fit on a body that's been through a significant rebuild.

We don't publicise individual client projects without permission, but we're happy to discuss past work in conversation and show examples directly. If you're considering bringing a significant race or heritage vehicle to us, we'd rather talk through the project and show you what we've done than rely on a website claim.

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2008 Workshop established — motorsport work from the beginning

Heritage Group A, Group C and historic touring car experience

Booth Downdraft spray booth for controlled race car refinishing

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of race and motorsport vehicles do you work on?: We work across a range of motorsport and specialist categories — Group A and Group C touring cars, heritage race vehicles, circuit cars, rally cars and custom competition builds. Each project is assessed individually. We focus on the body, panel and refinishing work; mechanical and cage fabrication is handled by the owner or their chosen motorsport workshop.
Can you accurately replicate liveries from Group A or historic race cars?: Yes. Livery replication for heritage and historically significant race vehicles requires reference research, period-accurate colour formulation and precise masking and layout work. We approach livery work methodically — referencing photographic and documentation records to achieve an accurate result rather than an approximation.
Do you work on vehicles that are still being actively raced?: Yes. We handle both restoration-focused projects and active race cars requiring body repair, panel correction or refinishing between events. For active race vehicles, we work to agreed timelines that account for competition schedules where possible.
What does race car refinishing involve compared to a standard respray?: Race car refinishing involves the same preparation, primer and paint application disciplines as any other refinishing work — but with additional considerations. Panel surfaces may include non-standard materials (fibreglass, carbon-look panels, flared guards), livery graphics require precise layout and masking, and the finish may need to withstand racing conditions. We adapt the product and process selection to suit the specific vehicle and its use.
How do I get started with a race car restoration or fabrication project?: Contact us with details of the vehicle and what the project involves. For complex or heritage projects, we prefer to inspect the vehicle in person before scoping the work. This allows us to accurately assess the body condition, understand the project objective and provide a realistic cost and timeline rather than an estimate based on assumptions.

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Talk to Us About Your Race Car Project

Motorsport and heritage vehicle projects are handled by conversation, not a form. Call or email us with your vehicle and project details — we'll tell you what we can do and whether it's the right fit.

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3/43 Daintree Dr, Redland Bay QLD 4165 — Mon–Fri 7:30am–5:00pm