paintwork

Etymology

From paint + work.

paintwork means the painted surface of a car, building, etc. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.

noun

The painted surface of a car, building, etc.“The interior colour scheme departs from the conventional L.T. red and green upholstery and matching paintwork, which has been replaced by a maroon and grey moquette with dove grey paint below the waist rail.”