GBR Paintwork

GBR Paintwork

VDub paint and bodywork specialist for Llantwit Major, Llandow and Cowbridge. Restorations, accident repairs, minor bumps and resprays for Transporters, campervans, Beetles and classics.

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VW bodywork, paintwork and accident repairs for Llantwit Major, Llandow and Cowbridge.

GBR Paintwork is a small specialist bodyshop on Llandow Trading Estate, run by Gareth, a Llantwit local well known for quality VW, campervan and classic paintwork.

What we do

Bodyshop work without the showroom fuss.

Single panels, bumper scuffs, rust repairs, welding and full resprays, with the prep done properly before paint.

Paintwork

Single panels, bumper scuffs, lacquer repair, colour matching and full resprays for VW Transporters, campervans, classics and everyday vehicles.

Accident repairs

Minor bumps, dents, replacement panels, panel fit and paint blending for cars and vans used every day.

Restorations

Structured restoration work for campervans, historic vehicles, VWs and classic cars, from repair-stage prep and metalwork through to final paint and detailing.

Welding & corrosion repair

Rust cut out, welded, sealed and prepared properly before paint.

VW specialist bodywork

Transporters, campervans and classic Volkswagens need the right prep around arches, sills, seams, window surrounds and long side panels. That is where good VW bodywork matters.

Classic Beetles VW T5 / Transporter Campervans Custom paint Restoration metalwork

VW Transporter restoration

Rust repairs, panel prep and colour-matched paint for working vans, show vans and everything in between.

Campervan paintwork

Two-tone layouts, full resprays and detail lines that follow the shape of the van properly.

Classic VW bodywork

Older VW shells need extra care around arches, sills, seams and window surrounds.

Local VW specialist

GBR is the local VW bodyshop for Llantwit Major, Llandow and Cowbridge, with customers also coming from Bridgend, Penarth and across the Vale.

VW Transporter paint and panel alignment before final colour-matched finish
VW Transporter paintwork
VW campervan bodywork stripped and ready for restoration paintwork prep
Campervan restoration prep

Local service area

GBR Paintwork is based on Llandow Trading Estate and works with owners from Llantwit Major, Llandow, Cowbridge, Bridgend, Penarth and the wider Vale of Glamorgan.

How we work

Photos or visit - inspect the job - repair metal and panels - prep and paint - final finish and handover.

VW Transporter paintwork

Recent VW Transporter work, from prep and masking through to the finished panels.

VW Transporter panel repair and colour-matched respray close-up
VW T5 side finish
Front wing masking and paint preparation on VW Transporter
Masked panel repair
Rear door finish detail after Transporter paintwork and blend
Rear door finish
VW Transporter side masking for clean panel edges and straight lines
Side masking
Orange VW Transporter rear quarter prepared for final topcoating
Rear quarter paint
Mirror housing refinished as part of VW Transporter paint restoration
Mirror housing

Custom campervan paintwork

Campervan paint and restoration prep, including custom layouts and two-tone work.

Custom VW campervan side paintwork with custom colour panels and stripes
Side panels, stripe layout and custom paint finish
VW campervan body prepared for restoration-ready paintwork and rust treatment
Bodywork before paint
Close up of campervan coachline and stripe detailing in painted finish
Coachline detail
Masked front of VW campervan showing panel protection during paintwork
Masked front end
VW campervan rear quarter finished after restoration paintwork and masking
Rear quarter preparation
VW campervan rear panel paint finish with custom panel transition
Rear panel finish

Classic Cobra paintwork

Proof of finish quality on a high-gloss classic, where the stripes and reflections show every flaw if the prep is off.

Classic Cobra gloss black bodywork with yellow stripes after full paint and masking control
Black finish, yellow stripes and roundels
Reflection detail on black Classic Cobra paintwork after final finishing
Reflection control
Classic Cobra rear wing gloss finish for restoration-level detail
Rear wing finish
Classic Cobra rear quarter bodywork finished with clean gloss black finish
Gloss black bodywork
Workshop handover of a completed Classic Cobra restoration paint job
Finished in the workshop
Classic Cobra front stripe and roundel layout for custom paint detailing
Front stripe detail

Classic Triumph restoration paint

Classic restoration paintwork with careful prep around openings, edges and long panels.

Classic Triumph front panel after restoration prep and white paint restoration
Front panel restoration paint
Classic Triumph wing and engine bay masking ready for restoration paintwork
Masked body detail
Classic Triumph rear quarter painted to a clean white restoration finish
Rear quarter finish
Classic Triumph front corner restoration panel prepared before clear coat
Wing and front corner
Classic Triumph nose section with smooth white paint finish
Smooth white finish

Land Rover Raptor coating

Land Rover Raptor coating, with careful prep and masking so a textured finish still looks tidy around edges and details.

Land Rover bodywork masked and prepared before Raptor coating application
Masked and prepared
Land Rover rear body panel prepared for rust treatment and Raptor application
Panel preparation
Land Rover panel finished in green Raptor coating with practical finish
Raptor coated panel
Textured green Raptor coating on Land Rover bonnet with controlled edge masking
Textured finish
Land Rover door and panel after green Raptor coating and refitting
Separate parts coated
Land Rover side painted in practical green Raptor finish
Bodywork refitted

Van rust repairs and welding

Rust cut out, repaired and prepared before paint.

Van lower panel corrosion and metalwork repair preparation
Corrosion repair prep
Van lower panel rust repair before welding and paintwork
Lower panel repair

Services

Orange VW Transporter panel refinishing and final paint finish

Paintwork

We handle everything from single-panel repairs and minor bumps to full resprays. That includes bumper scuffs, lacquer repair, colour matching and paintwork that sits properly with the rest of the vehicle.

  • Single panel touch-ups and full panel refinishing
  • Custom VW campervan colours, two-tone work and stripes
  • Stone chip and lacquer repair with finish correction
Land Rover body panel replacement and alignment before accident refinishing

Accident repairs

Minor bumps, dents and accident repairs are handled with the panel fit, shape and blend sorted before paint starts.

  • Damage assessment and panel replacement
  • Welding where required for strength
  • Blending and refinishing to a seamless finish
VW campervan restoration bodywork stripped and prepared for long-term paintwork

Restorations

Structured restoration work for campervans, historic vehicles, VWs and classic cars, built around solid metalwork, corrosion repair and a finish that lasts.

  • VW Transporter and campervan restoration preparation
  • Classic vehicle body restoration and refinishing
  • Project management from first strip to final coat
Welded van lower panel rust repair before paint preparation

Welding

Solid metalwork is the foundation for good paint. GBR cuts out rust, welds in repair sections, seals the metal and prepares it properly before coating.

  • Repair welding and structural panel patching
  • Rust treatment and corrosion area rebuilding
  • Metal preparation for paint and coating

Have a project in mind?

Send over a few photos and a short description. We will tell you what the job needs and quote it properly.

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Gareth spraying a classic VW in the booth at GBR Paintwork

Gareth and GBR Paintwork

Gareth is a Llantwit local and is well known around Llantwit Major, Llandow and Cowbridge for careful VW, campervan and classic bodywork. Cars finished by him have won awards including Best Beetle at Volksfest Wales 2025 and Best Paint at Dubs in the Middle 2026.

GBR is a small workshop. There is no fancy showroom; time and money go into the repair, the prep and the paint.

Award-winning VW work

This classic Beetle shows the standard Gareth is known for locally. It picked up Best Beetle at Volksfest Wales 2025 and Best Paint at Dubs in the Middle 2026.

Volksfest Wales 2025

Classic Beetle

Best Beetle

Dubs in the Middle 2026

Classic Beetle

Best Paint Award

Awards cabinet

GBR Paintwork

More trophies from completed VW and classic projects.

GBR Paintwork awards cabinet showing VW and classic car recognition
Volksfest Wales 2025 Best Beetle award for a classic Beetle finished by GBR Paintwork
Finished classic Beetle bodywork completed by GBR Paintwork

Llantwit Major bodyshop for VW paintwork and accident repairs

Based at Llandow Trading Estate, GBR Paintwork is a local VW bodyshop for Llantwit Major, Llandow and Cowbridge, handling Transporter paintwork, campervan restorations, rust repairs, resprays, minor bumps and accident repairs.

Frequently asked questions

Why do VW owners and local customers come to GBR Paintwork?

Gareth is a Llantwit local and is well known around Llantwit Major, Llandow and Cowbridge for careful VW, campervan and classic bodywork. Customers come to GBR for proper prep, honest advice and a high standard of paint finish. Cars finished here have won awards including Best Beetle at Volksfest Wales 2025 and Best Paint at Dubs in the Middle 2026.

Are you a small independent workshop?

Yes. GBR Paintwork is a small independent bodyshop on Llandow Trading Estate. The money goes into the repair, the preparation and the finish, not into a fancy showroom. Gareth stays close to each job from the first look through to handover.

Do you offer good value for money?

Yes. Value for money matters, but we do not cut corners to get a cheap finish. The aim is to price work fairly and do the preparation, metalwork and paint properly so the result lasts.

Get a quote

Tell us about the vehicle and what needs doing. Photos help. We will come back with straight advice and a realistic quote.

07487 676541 info@gbrpaintwork.co.uk Unit 15 Llandow Trading Estate, Llandow, CF71 7PB