Spray Painting Your Car - Basic FactsPosted by Allison Randrup on May 20th, 2021 A car is really a prized possession! Ask a car owner about sending his car for maintenance and repairs or for a coat of repainting, and it’s likely that there are a huge selection of unanswered questions running around in his head! Considering repainting your own car rather than getting specialized help can not only be an exciting experience but also save a lot of cash, which in itself can be a huge motivating factor. Spray painting the automobile is however not as easy as it might seem especially for a first-timer, but is obviously not impossible armed with the right materials and attitude. Getting the job effected easily and quickly involves having the right accessories at hand and following some simple bits of advice. And of course, choosing to become a little adventurous is an option for the given individual to exercise. The basic supplies necessary for spray painting are: ? Spray paint cans in the choice of color chosen ? Spray gun ? Spray rust killer and primer ? Fluorescent paint (if adventurous!) ? Newspaper ? Masking tape ? Sanding paper ? Car was ? Goggles The number of steps involved in spray painting a car is often as simple as 4 or 5 to about ten. However plafond spuiten sequencing remains the same. Preparing the car The car requires a thorough wash of the exterior surface with water and mild soap and complete drying. Removing fixtures from the inside is necessary. A closed well-lit and well ventilated garage can be used or an open space in the yard where usage of air and light is simple. Sanding the car The top of car should be completely scrubbed with large sandpaper to remove the old paint. This is often back-breaking but once the paint starts peeling off its quite easy. Then finer sandpaper ought to be used for removing scratches and signs of corrosion. Any minor gaps must be filled with putty and dried before painting leaving the entire exterior smooth. Masking off and taping Prevention of over-spraying is essential using masking tape or pre taped film so that outline tape lines aren't visible. In case painting is performed inside a garage, covering the entire car with plastic sheeting is an effective option. Applying primer Primer spray paint is proficient at filling scratches and should be sprayed over clean, dry and sanded exterior. One or more coats can be applied leaving about 10-15 minutes between coats. Spray painting - first coat After covering windows, frames, bumpers, wheel rims with newspaper and tape to seal off the area not being painted first, utilize the spray paint gun and position yourself about 10 inches to a foot from the car surface. An even and regular spraying motion allows the coat to spread evenly and build up a good and smooth surface. Now the paint should be left to dry completely. Adding a second coat Professionals advise another paint layer to give the automobile a totally new look. But getting that look depends entirely on allowing the first coat to dry completely before the second coat of paint rises. An instant rub through with car wax provides shiny and smooth feel to the automobile. Some useful tips to take into account while spray painting include: ? Ensuring that the weather is ideal - humidity levels should be 50% or lesser and ideal temperature ranges between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. ? Cloudy and windy days are not ideal for painting; wet weather will not allow paint to spread evenly and dry and gusts of wind can deposit dust, grime and lint on wet paint.Like it? Share it! |