Auto paint suppliers provide paints, coatings and related materials used to refinish and protect vehicle bodywork. Their products are bought by vehicle repair businesses, bodyshops, fleet operators and, in some cases, private customers undertaking their own repairs. Stock may include primers, basecoats, clearcoats, solid and metallic paints, specialist finishes and products for matching or blending colour with the surrounding panels. Alongside paint, suppliers commonly provide thinners, hardeners, fillers, masking materials, abrasives, spray equipment and personal protective equipment. Some can mix paint to a vehicle's colour code or prepare a measured quantity for a particular repair. They may also supply technical information on product compatibility, surface preparation, application and drying, as well as equipment for storing or dispensing coatings.