(30 Jun 2014, 6:46 pm)G-CPTN wrote When buses are repainted, do they remove the existing paint (stripper or sanding) or merely 'flat' the surface?
Prior to paint; all vinyls are removed, any damaged panels are replaced, and the vehicle is sanded.
The preparation typically takes a day, with the painting also taking a day. Depending on the other work Saltmeadows has, it can sometimes take another day.