Painting your car
for the first time can be a fun experience or a complete nightmare! But if you
are a Pro, Paint Job could save you thousands of Dollars. Want to become a Pro?
Follow our Guide. - Brought to you by PartsAvatar Performance Auto Parts.
If you are
restoring a vehicle, a major milestone in the process is when you paint the
vehicle. Depending on your skills, you may wish to tackle the paint job
yourself.
If you have never
painted before, the idea of painting may seem fun. But a slight mistake can
turn your hard work into waste. So, before going on DIY Paint job, follow this
Paint job guide or tips, so that your car won’t turn into a disaster!
Pick a proper time and place
Strictly avoid
painting in wind, rain and snow. Some paints won’t cure properly in overly
cold, hot or humid conditions. It is not recommended for you to paint in spring
because the air is filled with pollens and bugs.
Anyone would go
crazy at the sight of bugs resting on your freshly painted car.
A car should be
painted indoors. Painting over a lawn or under a tree will guarantee you will
have a lot of insects or leaves embedded in your paint. A two car garage works
very well.
A clean workplace
or garage is also essential for a successful paint job. Make sure the garage or
area where you plan to paint your car is clean and free of dust. It would be
wise to mop the floor prior painting a car.
Properly ventilate
the area where the DIY is going to be performed. Make sure the workplace is
dry. Drying the area is very important otherwise corrosion would take place and
your efforts will be in vain.
If you live in
deserts, you can paint your car in summer, early in the morning before the sun
had a chance to increase the air temperature.
But, avoid painting
in direct sunlight. You can create a shaded temporary spray booth with easy up
or masking film.
Use recommended thinner
Use the recommended
thinner and follow the thinning directions. One quart paint cups make mixing
and pouring easier. You can find them at any paint store.
Use a new paint
strainer to pour paint into the car spray gun
or solid particles could clog the tip.
Treating Rust
Rust repair isn’t
hard but its time consuming. It is essential for the car to have all its rust
removed chemically before it is painted because rust causes paint to bubble.
You can also cut
the rusted metal and replace the panel entirely. This is because painting the
rust surface before removing it will just prolong its life.
You can easily
replace car front bumpers,
car doors, auto fenders
and hoods at PartsAvatar under economic prices.
Use Lustreless, Satin and Flat paints
The easiest paints
to lay down are lustreless, satin and flat paints. These also hide the
imperfections in the body and your prep work. Lighter colors hide imperfections
better than darker colors if that’s important to you.
Use high quality Body Filler
The smooth the
surface of your car and prepare it for painting, use high quality body filler.
Low quality body fillers do not last as long as high quality ones.
No one wishes to
get car’s paint job done again. They are also difficult to sand, which
increases amount of time and effort required to make the body panel smooth. Why
not use quality paint products in the first place?
Use quality Primer
Priming is
essential step in painting metal surfaces. You will need to prime before
applying any top coat or color to the car. Primers seal the surface and create
a protective barrier. They also create ideal surface for the color coat paint
to adhere to. Always choose high build primers and make sure the area you plan
to paint is thoroughly cleaned before you start.
Wear a respirator
When you are spray
painting in an enclosed space, you must use a respirator with disposable
cartridges. A good respirator will cost you about $50 if you by it any online
auto store like Partsavatar.ca.
Don’t forget to
take other proper safety precautions when spray painting such as wearing eye
protection.
Practice on a price of scrap material
Practice on a piece
of scrap material and play with airflow and paint adjustments on the gun to
find what works best for you.
Move the gun side
to side and keep practicing.
Hit the hard to reach the crevices first
Round spray pattern
works best for tight spots. You may want to increase paint flow to get better
finish on wheel wells, frames, suspension parts and axles.
Spray the backside of removed body parts
You can first spray
the backside of the removed panels or parts to avoid mess. It is always better
to hang the panels so that they can be painted at once.
Use a pressure regulator and water and oil separator
It is better to use
pressure regulator to ensure paint pressure is not too high or low. Use oil
separator to ensure that paint is not contaminated.
Painting
Whether you are
giving your car a fresh new paint colour, or matching the existing paint, you
will need a correct shade. Use recommended ratios to mix the paint with thinner
and primer.
Each coat will take
about 10 minutes to apply per panel and between 20 minutes to an hour between
recoating for the paint to cure.
Read paint can’s
instructions thoroughly and use the drying time accordingly. Apply three to
four coats.
Before applying
final coat, remove residue with sandpaper and wipe it down with a clean rag.
Repeat it until you get a clear coat lacquer.
You may want to
wait several days for the paint to fully cure before bolting things back
together.
If you follow these
tips, you should end up with a fine paint job. But a last tip for the first timers.
Let your professional handle the paint job and examine him carefully. And for
the second time, the arena is all yours!
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