Paintwork (noun)

1. The surface of an object that has been painted, especially a vehicle or building.
2. The decorative or protective coating applied to an object, especially a surface of a building or vehicle.

Origin:

Derived from the verb 'to paint' and the noun 'work'.

Examples:

1. The red sports car had an impressive paintwork which attracted everyone's attention.
2. He had to spend hours cleaning the paintwork of his motorcycle before the rally.
3. She was always careful when washing the paintwork of her car, as she didn't want to scratch the surface.
4. The paintwork on the old building had started to peel and was in need of repainting.
5. The artist's intricate brushstrokes were evident in the intricate paintwork of the landscape.