Automotive Coatings Consultants – Independent Experts in Paint & Coatings

Automotive Coatings Consultants (ACC) is an independent group of coatings specialists delivering technical expertise, inspection services, and expert witness reports to the automotive aftermarket and coatings industry across Australia.

Our Mission

To provide independent technical inspections and reports, technical advice, chemical analysis, and commercial support on all paint-related matters. We are committed to delivering services of the highest quality, both technically and commercially sound.

Our Reach

Our team covers all of Australia, with a network of contacts extending to New Zealand, Asia Pacific, Europe, North and South America, and the Middle East.

Our Story – Independence Means Trust

Founded in 1998, ACC was established to fill a vital industry need: unbiased, supplier-neutral coatings expertise. By remaining independent of major paint manufacturers, we are free to provide factual, data-driven technical advice, commercial guidance, and coating performance evaluations across the industry. Our focus is on automotive coatings application quality, durability, and defect resolution.

Our Reputation – Trusted Nationwide

Our work is grounded in integrity, precision, and proven methodology. We assist some of the biggest names in the automotive industry, including manufacturers, insurers, paint companies, refinish distributors, body shops, and private owners. Our clients rely on us to:

Identify and resolve paint and coating failures quickly
Reduce warranty and claims costs
Provide expert evidence that stands up in legal and tribunal settings

Our Commitment – Professional Standards, Recognised Results

Based in Sydney and operating nationwide, we strictly follow the Federal Expert Witness Code of Conduct. Our reports and expert evidence are accepted in Consumer Affairs Tribunals, Magistrates Courts, and Supreme Courts throughout Australia.

We remain dedicated to delivering clear, defensible, and results-driven coatings expertise to every client, every time.

Our Commitment

Founded in 1998 and proudly based in Sydney, our company has established itself as the premier authority in the Automotive Coatings Industry, specializing in the comprehensive management and resolution of paint-related complaints. We are dedicated to delivering expert, impartial, and scientifically rigorous assessments that uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

Our team strictly adheres to the Federal Guidelines outlined in the “Expert Witness Code of Conduct,” ensuring that every report we produce is unbiased, meticulously documented, and fully compliant with legal and ethical standards. This commitment to excellence has earned us recognition and trust within the legal community.

Our detailed reports and carefully gathered evidence are widely accepted and respected across a broad spectrum of judicial forums, including Consumer Affairs Tribunals, Magistrates Courts, and Supreme Courts. We are proud to support our clients by providing clear, authoritative, and credible expert testimony that aids in the fair resolution of disputes.

Through continual education, adherence to industry best practices, and a passion for technical accuracy, we strive to be the trusted reference point for automotive paint complaint management throughout Australia and beyond.