Learn How To Spray Paint Your Car Easily and Quickly
If you really think that you want to paint a car then get ready for a full task ahead of you. It doesn?t mean that you can?t or shouldn?t do it, it just means make sure you are ready to see the job done from beginning to end. If you don?t finish the job totally or properly then you are going to be driving something that may be a little embarrassing to the eye at least.
To paint a car takes careful planning and ensuring that you have all of the supplies you need and the time to go through at least some of the stages.
There are things that you are going to need by way of supplies. You will 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 you sandpaper make sure you buy fine and thick grit, as you may need both textures. The amount of primer and urethane based paint you need will be dependant on the size of your vehicle. Whether or not you want to use a paint sprayer is up to you, if you choose not to then the regular spray paint cans will do fine. Make sure you wear appropriate clothing when you go to paint a car so your skin isn?t exposed.
Finally make sure you have the proper space to work in. You need to be able to work around your car. You most certainly need good ventilation, and you will need to be able to protect it against the elements.
First you must really wash your car well. It doesn?t matter how clean it may look to you unless you just washed it, there will be some debris on it that you must remove, otherwise the paint will not adhere properly. Then once you have it washed nice and clean you have to get all the old wax off it so that is where the wax/greaser remover comes in. Its very important you go through these steps when you go to paint a car.
You will probably notice that you have some rough spots on your current finish. If you go to paint a car that is in this condition, you will not get good coverage with the new paint. Put little pit marks caused by stones or things like that just use a little putty to fill them in. The use the sandpaper to lightly smooth the rough spots and small holes. Make sure you wipe off all the debris from sanding.
In order to paint a car, you must be absolutely sure that it is dry after your washing. This will take a few hours. Make sure it doesn?t get dirty again. Next masking tape off the areas that you don?t want to get paint on.
Totally prime the car. Then sand it lightly one again. Be sure to wipe the residue off.
Now you are ready to apply the base coat of the new color. Preferably with a spray gun. Totally spray it then let it dry for about 15 minutes. Then you can apply the second coat. Most often you can get away with two coats.
Let it dry for about 1 ? hours then you can apply the clear coat. Let dry 15 minutes then reapply. You will probably need about 3 coats of the clear to get a good finish.
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