Motorcycle scratch repair, fairing replacement, paint touch-up, and respray costs in Singapore. What you can DIY vs what needs a professional bodywork shop.
🔍 Minor Scratches (surface only)
$5–$80Clear coat or paint scratches that don't penetrate to metal. Common from brushing against walls or poles.
🔧 DIY
Plastic polish or touch-up paint pen. 30 minutes.
🏪 Workshop
$30–$80 for professional polish + touch-up
⚠️ Deep Paint Scratches (to primer/metal)
$80–$300Scratches through the clear coat and colour coat. Risk of rust in Singapore's humidity if left untreated.
🔧 DIY
Touch-up paint + primer + clear coat. Requires patience.
🏪 Workshop
$80–$200 per panel at a paint shop.
💥 Fairings Cracked / Broken
$50–$400Common after a tip-over or minor drop. Cracks in plastic fairings can be repaired; deep breaks usually require replacement.
🔧 DIY
Plastic welding or epoxy for cracks ($20–$40). Not recommended for structural panels.
🏪 Workshop
$50–$150 repair or $80–$400 for replacement fairing.
🛢️ Tank Dents / Scratches
$150–$500Fuel tank damage is more complex — dent removal requires specialist tools, and tank re-spray needs colour-matching.
🔧 DIY
Not recommended without bodywork experience.
🏪 Workshop
$150–$500 for tank respray at a specialist.
🎨 Full Respray
$400–$1,200+Complete colour change or restoration. Requires full disassembly, prep, priming, painting, and clear coat. Popular for refreshing older bikes.
🔧 DIY
Not recommended unless experienced.
🏪 Workshop
$400–$1,200+ at Singapore bodywork specialists.