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Friday, July 17, 2009

Spray Paint A Car in 5 Steps - Spray Painting Tips

By Laney Ball

If you really think that you wish to paint a car then get ready for a full task ahead of you. It doesnt mean that you can't or shouldn't do it, it just signifies be sure you're ready to see the job done from beginning to end. If you don't finish the job entirely or the right way then youre going to be driving something that may be a bit embarrassing to the eye at the least.

To paint a car takes careful planning and ensuring that youve all of the supplies you need and the time to go through at least some of the stages.

There are things that youre going to need by way of supplies. You'll need masking tape, dust mask, goggles, sandpaper, wax/grease remover, primer paint, paper for covering, car wash and detergent, paint sprayer, putty with knife.

When you purchase your sand paper be sure you purchase fine and thick grit, as you may need both textures. The amount of primer and urethane based paint you need would be dependent on the size of your car. Whether you want to use a paint sprayer is your choice, if you choose not to then the regular spray paint cans would do fine. Make sure you wear appropriate clothing when you go to paint a car so your skin isnt revealed.

Eventually make sure youve the proper space to work in. You need to be able to work around your car. You most certainly need good ventilation, and you'll need to be able to protect it against the elements.

Firstly you must actually wash your car well. It does not matter how clean it may look to you unless you just washed it, there'll be whatsoever debris on it that you must take out, otherwise the paint will not adhere the right way. Then once you have it washed nice and clean you've to get all the old wax off it so that's where the wax/greaser remover comes in. It is really important you go through these steps when you go to paint a car.

You'll probably notice that you've a few rough spots on your latest finish. Say you go to paint a car that is in this condition, you'll not get good coverage with the new paint. Put little pit marks made by stones or things like that just apply a little putty to fill them in. The use the sand paper to gently smooth the rough spots and small holes. Make sure you wipe away all the debris from sanding.

In order to paint a car, you must be absolutely certain that its dry after your washing. This'll take few hours. Be certain it doesnt get dirty again. Next masking tape off the areas that you don't want to get paint on.

Entirely prime the car. Then sand it gently once more. Be sure to wipe the residue off.

Now you're ready to apply the base coat of the new colour. Preferably with a spray gun. Totally spray it then let it dry for about fifteen minutes. Then you could apply the second coat. Most often you could get away with two coats.

Let it dry for about 1 hour then you can apply the clear coat. Let dry 15 minutes then re apply. You will in all likelihood need about 3 coats of the clear to get a nice finish. - 21392

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