While painting a car might be a demanding task that requires precision, for those of you who have never painted a car it is a very doable job. So, take a look at how you can paint your car in the best possible way and give it the color of your choice.
Wash Your Car Properly: It is essential to wash your car meticulously before you begin to paint it. Every car has loads of dust and debris accumulated over its surface that needs to be taken off to allow the paint to hold properly. After you clean your car with soap and water, employ a grease remover to wipe of the dirt that is insoluble in water.
Sand Down Your Car: When your car becomes thoroughly clean, sand down any surface that is rough, with a sandpaper. Make use of loose grit sandpaper for very rough surfaces and fine grit for less rough areas that only need a little smoothing. If your car has small dips or dents, fix them. You can use putty to even out any dips and dents. Once these flaws are removed, sand down your entire car to ensure that the area you are going to paint is smooth and leveled.
Get the Car Ready for Painting: The first thing you need make certain before painting the car is to ensure it is completely dry. Leave your car for a few hours of hours after washing it. Then you can start covering the parts of your car that you do not intend to paint; this might include any chrome, windows or mirrors. Make use of masking tape to fasten a tarpaulin or cloth to the car.
Apply Primer: When your car is totally ready, you can start painting it. Before you use any colored paint, you should apply a layer of primer to the surface of the car. Primer makes the paint hold very well to the surface of your vehicle. When the primer dries up, sand down the surface again to smooth it down. Sometimes the application of primer causes dips and bumps in one area which must be removed for best results.
Paint Your Vehicle: Finally, it is time to paint your vehicle by using urethane based paint and a spray gun, if possible. Spray a base coat of paint over the entire surface evenly. Then let the base coat dry for 10 to 15 minutes. Now put the second coat of paint over the car's surface. Most paint jobs require 1 to 20 coats of paints. Leave the car untouched for 24 hours after applying the final coat.
Polish the paint: Now use a rubbing product to polish the paint. This will bring out the gloss. You can do this by hand or through power machines. Be careful if you employ a machine as it can ruin a paint job if misused.
If properly done, a newly painted car can look as good as a new car. So, get set to lend a completely new touch and feel to your old companion!
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