A process for multilayer repair coating, comprising the following steps:applying a first base coat layer of a conventional, water-borne base coat I containing at least one special effect pigment, applying a second base coat layer of a water-borne base coat II onto the resultant coating, wherein the water-borne base coat II for producing the second base coat layer is feathered out into the zones bordering the repair coating, and wherein this water-borne base coat II comprises A) at least one water-dilutable binder, B) at least one special effect pigment, C) at least one matting agent, D) water and E) optionally, conventional coating additives and/or organic solvents, with the proviso that the water-borne base coat II contains the at least one special effect pigment in a quantity of 25-75 wt. %, relative to the quantity of the at least one special effect pigment contained in water-borne base coat I, applying a clear coat layer of a transparent clear coat onto the resultant coating and curing the coating applied.