If you realize that the color of your car is starting to become a bit dreary and stained looking or you just decide you want a fresh look. The first idea in your mind is possibly locating a professional to take care of a fresh paint job. However, painting a car is not a job that may solely be done by professionals, as a matter of fact you can get the job done yourself with only a few guidelines and a bit of determination.
As such here are a couple instructions to help you achieve a excellent finish right in your own yard, without paying for someone else to do it and without spending an arm and leg to buy the necessary materials.
Required Tools
Sander
Paint sprayer
Putty knife (optional)
Required Materials
Painter's/Masking tape
Newspapers
Car washing detergent and brush
Putty (optional)
Wet Sandpaper (fine and thick grit)
Rustoleum high gloss paint
Odorless mineral spirits
Primer
4" High density foam brushes
Paint trays
Clear coat
Power spin buffer
Instructions
Firstly you need to find a big spot that is dust and dirt free since dust can be extremely unfavorable to a good paint job. If you have a garage with enough space this would most likely be the best area to do your painting.
Once you select a spot use the car washing detergent and brush to remove any dirt and dust from the car. Use newspaper and tape and meticulously go around the car and carefully cover any location you do not desire to be painted such as the windows and headlights. You ought to take off the bumpers as well and spray them individually to ensure they are done well.
Start with the thick grit sandpaper (600 grit) and then go over the car again with finer grades. A sander will greatly aid with this step therefore it is best that you obtain one. The car ought to be wet sanded so use sandpaper intended for wet use.
If there are any indentations in the car, use the putty to knife to fill and level them with putty. Let the putty to dry fully before disturbing it. If the base metal of the car is showing in any areas, paint them with a coat of the primer to make sure that you get a level finish.
Now it is time to begin painting; you can use a paint sprayer to apply the paint faster or you may use a paint tray and a 4" foam brush. Put on the primer first to create a good base for whatever color you intend to place on the car afterwards. When the primer dries sand it down to get rid of any bulges or paint marks. You ought to spray the car about 3 times to make sure you have a good foundation to work with.
Now you move move on to the colored coats; mix 50% paint to 50% mineral spirits to obtain the necessary consistency and put on at least 2 coats, or as many as you need to achieve the color you desire. Next apply about 3 layers of the clear coat to protect your paint job; and your paint job is finished. Permit it to dry for a minimum of 24 hours before washing or otherwise troubling the paint job.
Use a spin buffer around 2 days later to truly get the paint job to shine.
Tips
To reduce the quantity of tape and newspaper work you have to do, take off as many sections as possible that you do not desire to be painted for example the head and tail lights.
Permit every coat to dry for a few hours before applying another coat on top.
As such here are a couple instructions to help you achieve a excellent finish right in your own yard, without paying for someone else to do it and without spending an arm and leg to buy the necessary materials.
Required Tools
Sander
Paint sprayer
Putty knife (optional)
Required Materials
Painter's/Masking tape
Newspapers
Car washing detergent and brush
Putty (optional)
Wet Sandpaper (fine and thick grit)
Rustoleum high gloss paint
Odorless mineral spirits
Primer
4" High density foam brushes
Paint trays
Clear coat
Power spin buffer
Instructions
Firstly you need to find a big spot that is dust and dirt free since dust can be extremely unfavorable to a good paint job. If you have a garage with enough space this would most likely be the best area to do your painting.
Once you select a spot use the car washing detergent and brush to remove any dirt and dust from the car. Use newspaper and tape and meticulously go around the car and carefully cover any location you do not desire to be painted such as the windows and headlights. You ought to take off the bumpers as well and spray them individually to ensure they are done well.
Start with the thick grit sandpaper (600 grit) and then go over the car again with finer grades. A sander will greatly aid with this step therefore it is best that you obtain one. The car ought to be wet sanded so use sandpaper intended for wet use.
If there are any indentations in the car, use the putty to knife to fill and level them with putty. Let the putty to dry fully before disturbing it. If the base metal of the car is showing in any areas, paint them with a coat of the primer to make sure that you get a level finish.
Now it is time to begin painting; you can use a paint sprayer to apply the paint faster or you may use a paint tray and a 4" foam brush. Put on the primer first to create a good base for whatever color you intend to place on the car afterwards. When the primer dries sand it down to get rid of any bulges or paint marks. You ought to spray the car about 3 times to make sure you have a good foundation to work with.
Now you move move on to the colored coats; mix 50% paint to 50% mineral spirits to obtain the necessary consistency and put on at least 2 coats, or as many as you need to achieve the color you desire. Next apply about 3 layers of the clear coat to protect your paint job; and your paint job is finished. Permit it to dry for a minimum of 24 hours before washing or otherwise troubling the paint job.
Use a spin buffer around 2 days later to truly get the paint job to shine.
Tips
To reduce the quantity of tape and newspaper work you have to do, take off as many sections as possible that you do not desire to be painted for example the head and tail lights.
Permit every coat to dry for a few hours before applying another coat on top.
