paintwork

British

/ ˈpeɪntˌwɜːk /

noun

a surface, such as wood or a car body, that is painted

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Almost nothing will change immediately - except possibly the paintwork on some trains.

From BBC

He was able to swerve, avoiding any serious damage, bar some minor scratches on the paintwork.

From BBC

The paintwork on the front of this semi-detached property is scorched black in parts - the signs of extensive fire damage are evident.

From BBC

As with good paintwork, much of the cost is in the prep.

From Seattle Times

But fast forward 30 years and you are more likely to find him with a brush in hand touching up paintwork around his beloved but run-down Whitton United in Ipswich, where he is the club chairman.

From BBC

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