A light-grey Mercedes-Benz car, presumably a sedan, is being prepared for painting in what appears to be an automotive body shop or garage. The car is covered in sections with masking tape (red and green) and clear plastic sheeting to protect specific areas like the windshield, headlights, and window. Sections of newspaper are taped along the bottom of the car to further protect from overspray. The car is parked indoors on a concrete floor, and there is a light source shining through the window on the right of the frame. The car's surface is partly covered with a grey primer. No people are visible in the scene.