From time to time you may get bored with the color of your car or it may have some annoying scratches, but that idea quickly pays off when you consider the hefty costs involved in getting your car paint done yourself like an expert.
But today we will solve this problem for you, and all you need is a clean workspace to be able to paint your car comfortably.
By reading this article, you will be able to paint the car yourself in 5 steps in addition to saving some money.
Used equipment
- sandpaper
- Respirator mask.
- goggles
- wet cut.
- Adhesive tape.
- suitable paint.
- clear varnish
Steps to do the painting process yourself
1- Choose the location and prepare for the painting process
To paint a car safely and skillfully, you will need an enclosed workspace that is well ventilated and lit, with little dust, and plenty of space to work around the car easily.
Plus buy a respirator mask and make sure you know how to use it properly.
Be sure to wear goggles, gloves, and a plastic coat to use when removing old paint or adding new.
2- Cleaning the car
Remove any pieces of plastic that can easily come off, but if trying to remove them doesn't work, don't try to remove them again.
You can purchase tools that assist in the removal process, and refer to your vehicle's manual for information on removing the parts properly.
In this step, you should look at the rust spots in your car and fix them before starting the painting process.
After that, you must wear safety equipment, especially eye protection and a respirator, and start the process of sanding the car.
Next, use a rag to remove visible surface dust, then wipe the entire surface of the vehicle with alcohol-dampened wipes.
This wipe will remove residual dust and clean any oils stuck to the surface.
Then cover all the areas you don't want to paint with masking tape.
3- Primer paint
- Start by applying the primer your way to the car door and sheet metal, then move on to the other parts.
- Prepare a pressurized automatic paint sprayer and then add the primer of your choice to your vehicle.
- It is resistant to abrasion and self-etching, all according to product instructions.
- Hold the sprayer and press the trigger, use a steady side-to-side motion to paint the surface.
- Always maintain this sweeping motion while spraying.
- Wait enough time for the primer to dry well, which is often 20-60 minutes.
- Once you have finished applying the primer, clean the sprayer.
- Then wait at least one hour after applying the last coat of primer.
- Then use wet sandpaper to smooth the finished surfaces.
- Work one section at a time, lightly sanding up and down.
4- Painting process
Use clean rags lightly moistened with acetone, then wipe fairly gently in circular motions, just enough to remove any accumulated dust or oil.
Prepare your car paint of choice and begin painting the car according to the manufacturer's directions.
Don't forget to use a respirator and other safety equipment at all times when spraying paint.
Allow the first coat of paint to dry for 20-60 minutes, then repeat the process 2-3 times, then clean the sprayer again after all coats of paint are done.
Wait at least one hour after applying the last coat of paint, then use sandpaper to get rid of any residue.
5- Finish painting
Use your desired clear car paint lacquer, then spray onto the paint, from top to bottom.
Allow the clear polish to dry well, then use sandpaper to make a final smear, then add 1-2 additional coats of clear polish, based on the manufacturer's directions.
For best results, allow the car paint to dry for up to 7 days, preferably in a place where dust is as hard as possible.
Then use sandpaper to scrape off any stuck-on deposits. Then wipe the entire car again after the final sanding.
After that you can start the polishing process, it may work for yourself, but it is preferable to resort to a professional to get the best results.
Finally, dear reader, you will have obtained your shiny and elegant car paint, at the lowest possible cost in addition to some fun and fun. If you apply these steps carefully, we are pleased to know the results you obtained through the comments.