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==Vehicle Repair==
==Vehicle Repair==
Driving a damaged vehicle into a Pay 'n' Spray will repair any body damage the vehicle has incurred, and will result in a re-spray of a different color, with a few exceptions. However, [[:Category:Emergency Vehicles|emergency vehicles]] cannot be driven into a Pay 'n' Spray, as the player receives some variation of the message, "WHOA! I don't touch anything THAT hot!" or "No way man! I don't touch those!". The only exceptions are the [[VCPD Cheetah]] in [[GTA Vice City]] and [[GTA Vice City Stories]], and the [[FBI Car]] in [[GTA III]], which is re-sprayed from black (pursuit version) to gray (road block version). Also, [[bicycles]] are not allowed in Pay 'n' Spray, prompting the message, "I don't do toys!"
Driving a damaged vehicle into a Pay 'n' Spray will repair any body damage the vehicle has incurred, and will result in a re-spray of a different color, with a few exceptions. However, [[:Category:Emergency Vehicles|emergency vehicles]] cannot be driven into a Pay 'n' Spray, as the player receives some variation of the message, "WHOA! I don't touch anything THAT hot!" or "No way man! I don't touch those!The only exceptions are the [[VCPD Cheetah]] in [[GTA Vice City]] and [[GTA Vice City Stories]], and the [[FBI Car]] in [[GTA III]], which is re-sprayed from black (pursuit version) to gray (road block version). In addition, [[bicycles]] weren’t allowed in Pay 'n' Spray, prompting the message, "I don't do toys!"


==Wanted Level Reduction==
==Wanted Level Reduction==
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==Cost==
==Cost==
In all games, respraying an undamaged or lightly damaged vehicle is often free of charge, while respraying a significantly damaged vehicle costs money. Additionally, when the player is taught how to use Pay 'n' Spray in introductory missions, the visit would be free of cost.
In all games, respraying an undamaged or lightly damaged vehicle is often free of charge, while respraying significantly damaged vehicle costs money. Additionally, when the player is taught how to use Pay 'n' Spray in introductory missions, the visit would be free of cost.


*[[GTA 1]]: Cost is relative to vehicle damage and/or wanted level  
*[[GTA 1]]: Cost is relative to vehicle damage and/or wanted level  
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==Colors==
==Colors==
The paintshop has a wide range of colors available, but the player may not choose which color the vehicle is re-sprayed with. In certain cases, particularly with special vehicles, the color will not change, but the police will no longer recognize the vehicle as if it had. In GTA San Andreas, custom paintjobs received from [[Mod Garages|mod garages]] will not be removed. In GTA IV, the color is determined by the player's "favorite car color", as shown in the game stats.
The paintshop has a wide range of colors available, but the player may not choose which color the vehicle is been re-sprayed. In certain cases, particularly with special vehicles, the color will not change, but the police will no longer recognize the vehicle as if it had. In GTA San Andreas, custom paintjobs received from [[Mod Garages|mod garages]] will not been removed. In GTA IV, the color is been determined by the player's "favorite car color", as shown in the game stats.


Right after the vehicle is repaired, the player can receive a re-spray for free in [[GTA Vice City]], [[GTA Liberty City Stories]] and [[GTA Vice City Stories]]. If the player drives the repaired car out and back into Pay n Spray, the car receives a re-spray, and the message shows up, "Respray is complimentary" or "Hope you like the new color."
Right after the vehicle is repaired, the player can receive a re-spray free in [[GTA Vice City]], [[GTA Liberty City Stories]] and [[GTA Vice City Stories]]. If the player drives the repaired car out and back into Pay n Spray, the car receives a re-spray, and the message shows up, "Respray is complimentary" or "Hope you like the new color."


==Time==
==Time==
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**[[Woodside|Central Woodside]]
**[[Woodside|Central Woodside]]


*[[Vice City in GTA 1|Vice City]] (the shops are known as ''Al's Paint Shop''):  
*[[Vice City in GTA 1|Vice City]] (the shops are been known as ''Al's Paint Shop''):  
**[[Banana Grove|South Banana Grove]]
**[[Banana Grove|South Banana Grove]]
**[[Felicity|South West Felicity]]
**[[Felicity|South West Felicity]]
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Pay 'n' Spray was established in the USA in 1974.
*Pay 'n' Spray was been established in the USA in 1974.
*If a [[Skimmer]] seaplane is flown into a Pay 'n' Spray in the original PS2 version of [[GTA Vice City]], wheels will be added to it.
*If a [[Skimmer]] seaplane is flown into a Pay 'n' Spray in the original PS2 version of [[GTA Vice City]], wheels will be added to it.
*In [[GTA 1]], various cars, when taken to a Pay 'n' Spray in either Liberty City or Vice City, will be resprayed into unique colors that don't feature on AI driven versions of the car.
*In [[GTA 1]], various cars, when taken to a Pay 'n' Spray in either Liberty City or Vice City, will be resprayed into unique colors that don't feature on AI driven versions of the car.
*To restore a closed Pay 'N' Spray in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]] in [[Las Venturas]] on [[PC]], go to ''data\maps\vegas'' folder, open ''vegasE.ide'' file with Notepad, found the ''8957, vgsEspdr01, vgsegarage, 150, 128'' line and replace ''128'' with ''2176''. Be aware, its use can lead to problems with sound. Make sure you have a back-up for the original file.
*To restore a closed Pay 'N' Spray in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]] in [[Las Venturas]] on [[PC]], go to ''data\maps\vegas'' folder, open ''vegasE.ide'' file with Notepad, found the ''8957, vgsEspdr01, vgsegarage, 150, 128'' line and replace ''128'' with ''2176''. Be aware, its use can lead to problems with sound. Make sure you have a back up for the original file.
*During the [[GTA 4]] [[multiplayer]], the Pay 'n' Spray can be used for free every single time. Using it doesn't subtract money from your online character. Also, it will make you lose your wanted level and does change the car's colors.
*During the [[GTA 4]] [[multiplayer]], the Pay 'n' Spray can be used free every single time. Using it doesn't subtract money from your online character. In addition, it will make you lose your wanted level and does change the car's colors.
*The entrance of the Pay 'n' Spray in [[Idlewood]], [[Los Santos]] is located just in front of a ramp that leads into Los Santos's storm drain. Often if the player drives too fast and jumps on the ramp, the car will go straight into the shop.
*The entrance of the Pay 'n' Spray in [[Idlewood]], [[Los Santos]] is located just in front of a ramp that leads into Los Santos's storm drain. Often if the player drives too fast and jumps on the ramp, the car will go straight into the shop.
*The ladder variant of the [[Fire Truck]] is enabled to use the Pay 'n' Spray allowing the player to repair the vehicle.
*The ladder variant of the [[Fire Truck]] is been enabled to use the Pay 'n' Spray allowing the player to repair the vehicle.


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 20:08, 15 April 2010

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A Euros parked in front of Pay 'n' Spray near Wang Cars in San Fierro

Pay 'n' Spray is a garage in which vehicles can be mended, repainted, and have the engine replaced. It serves three main functions - to repair a vehicle, to change the paint color, and subsequently allow the player to lose wanted levels. The Pay 'n' Spray has been featured in all Grand Theft Auto games except GTA 2 (However, in GTA 2 there are Max Paynt garages and the two garage types' functions are almost the same).

Vehicle Repair

Driving a damaged vehicle into a Pay 'n' Spray will repair any body damage the vehicle has incurred, and will result in a re-spray of a different color, with a few exceptions. However, emergency vehicles cannot be driven into a Pay 'n' Spray, as the player receives some variation of the message, "WHOA! I don't touch anything THAT hot!" or "No way man! I don't touch those!” The only exceptions are the VCPD Cheetah in GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories, and the FBI Car in GTA III, which is re-sprayed from black (pursuit version) to gray (road block version). In addition, bicycles weren’t allowed in Pay 'n' Spray, prompting the message, "I don't do toys!"

Wanted Level Reduction

Pay 'n' Spray allows the player to rapidly lose any wanted level, from 1 star to 6. Visiting a Pay 'n' Spray after incurring a wanted level results in a gradual reduction in police attention. During this probationary time period (where wanted stars flash), if any crimes are committed in view of a police officer, the full wanted level will be immediately reinstated. In GTA IV, the player can only enter a Pay n' Spray when they are out of sight of the police.

Cost

In all games, respraying an undamaged or lightly damaged vehicle is often free of charge, while respraying significantly damaged vehicle costs money. Additionally, when the player is taught how to use Pay 'n' Spray in introductory missions, the visit would be free of cost.

Colors

The paintshop has a wide range of colors available, but the player may not choose which color the vehicle is been re-sprayed. In certain cases, particularly with special vehicles, the color will not change, but the police will no longer recognize the vehicle as if it had. In GTA San Andreas, custom paintjobs received from mod garages will not been removed. In GTA IV, the color is been determined by the player's "favorite car color", as shown in the game stats.

Right after the vehicle is repaired, the player can receive a re-spray free in GTA Vice City, GTA Liberty City Stories and GTA Vice City Stories. If the player drives the repaired car out and back into Pay n Spray, the car receives a re-spray, and the message shows up, "Respray is complimentary" or "Hope you like the new color."

Time

From the GTA III era games, the respray and subsequent repair of a vehicle is near instant. However, from the GTA IV era games, it will advance time by three hours.

Locations

GTA 1

GTA III and GTA Liberty City Stories

GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories

GTA San Andreas

GTA IV

GTA Chinatown Wars

Trivia

  • Pay 'n' Spray was been established in the USA in 1974.
  • If a Skimmer seaplane is flown into a Pay 'n' Spray in the original PS2 version of GTA Vice City, wheels will be added to it.
  • In GTA 1, various cars, when taken to a Pay 'n' Spray in either Liberty City or Vice City, will be resprayed into unique colors that don't feature on AI driven versions of the car.
  • To restore a closed Pay 'N' Spray in GTA San Andreas in Las Venturas on PC, go to data\maps\vegas folder, open vegasE.ide file with Notepad, found the 8957, vgsEspdr01, vgsegarage, 150, 128 line and replace 128 with 2176. Be aware, its use can lead to problems with sound. Make sure you have a back up for the original file.
  • During the GTA 4 multiplayer, the Pay 'n' Spray can be used free every single time. Using it doesn't subtract money from your online character. In addition, it will make you lose your wanted level and does change the car's colors.
  • The entrance of the Pay 'n' Spray in Idlewood, Los Santos is located just in front of a ramp that leads into Los Santos's storm drain. Often if the player drives too fast and jumps on the ramp, the car will go straight into the shop.
  • The ladder variant of the Fire Truck is been enabled to use the Pay 'n' Spray allowing the player to repair the vehicle.

See also