Interesting Tips On How To Paint A Car

If you notice that the color of your car is beginning to get a little dull and dirty looking or you just decide you want a new look

. The first thought in your mind is probably finding a professional to take care of a new paint job. However, painting a car is not a job that can solely be carried out by professionals, as a matter of fact you may get the job done on your own with only a couple guidelines and a bit of motivation.

So here are a few directions to help you achieve a quality finish right in your own yard, without paying for someone else to do it and without spending an arm and leg to purchase the needed things.

Required Tools

Sander

Paint sprayer

Putty knife (optional)

Required Materials

Painters/Masking tape

Newspapers

Car washing detergent and brush

Putty (optional)

Wet Sandpaper (fine and thick grit)

Rustoleum high gloss paint

Odorless mineral spirits

Primer

4" High density foam brushes

Paint trays

Clear coat

Power spin buffer

Instructions

First you need to find a large area that is dust and dirt free because dust may be very detrimental to a good paint job. If you have a garage with enough space this would most likely be the best area to do your painting.

As soon as you choose a spot use the car washing detergent and brush to eliminate any dirt and dust from the car. Use newspaper and tape and thoroughly go around the car and carefully cover any area you do not want to be painted like the windows and headlights. You should remove the bumpers as well and spray them separately to guarantee they are done well.

Start with the thick grit sandpaper (600 grit) and then go over the car again using finer grades. A sander will greatly aid in this step as such it is best that you get one. The car ought to be wet sanded so use sandpaper intended for wet purposes.

If there are any depressions in the car, use the putty to knife to fill and smooth them with putty. Permit the putty to dry completely before handling it. If the base metal of the car is showing in any spots, paint them with a coat of the primer to guarantee that you achieve a even finish.

Now it is time to begin painting; you may use a paint sprayer to apply the paint quicker or you can use a paint tray and a 4 foam brush. Put on the primer foremost to create a good foundation for any color you intend to put on the car later on. When the primer dries sand it down to get rid of any bulges or paint marks. You ought to spray the car about 3 times to guarantee you have a good base to work with.

Now you move move on to the colored coats; mix 50% paint to 50% mineral spirits to achieve the necessary consistency and paint on no less than 2 coats, or as many as you require to get the color you wish. Next put on around 3 coatings of the clear coat to protect your paint job; and your paint job is finished. Leave it to dry for no less than 24 hours before washing or otherwise disturbing the paint job.

Use a spin buffer around 2 days later to really get the paint job to glisten.

Tips

To reduce the quantity of tape and newspaper work you have to perform, remove as many parts as possible that you do not wish to be painted such as the head and tail lights.

Allow each coat to dry for a couple hours prior to applying another coat on top.

by: Barbara Baddox

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