So you merely finished putting that first coat of paint on that car that you have been restoring and it looks pretty. You did not realise that you had to the talent to spray paint a car. The only one problem is you have run out of time and can’t get the second coat on. Well thats genuinely not going to be a problem, the cars in a well-kept area so you could get back at it next week. You merely stick the caps on the spray cans and stick them on the shelf for the time being.

A week goes by and you are ready to go ahead and spray paint the car, or at least get the second coat on. You are all set up you’ve pulled the cans of spray paint off the shelf, and popped the lid on one of them. Then it doesnt seem to matter how hard you press the nozzle of the spray can nothing comes out. You know that you didn’t use it and it’s almost full. And then you realise it must be clogged. No problem you merely get a thin piece of wire and try to clean it out.

After various tries you realize it just isn’t going to clear, so you end up throwing an almost full can of rather expensive spray paint away. Then you remember what a buddy told you about spray paints. When you are done using them you must turn the can upside down and spray the paint for few seconds. This can be done on a piece of cardboard. It will clear all the excess spray out of the nozzle so next time you go to use it, it wont be blocked. A good lesson learned.

You didn’t realise the problems that can occur when you went to spray paint a car, but thankfully you’ve few cans of paint left so you can get on with it. You give the cans few shakes and finally out comes the paint. Theres one big trouble though, the color does not look rather idnetical. The label says it’s the similar color but what in the world is the problem here? Actually you most likely didn’t shake well so the color wasn’t correctly mixed. You must shake the can quickly you’ll hear the mixer ball inside the can rattle. Carry on shaking for at the least 3-4 minutes. Likewise at regular intervals while you’re spraying give the can a hard shake as well. This would ensure that your paint remains well mixed and will evenly distribute the color when you apply it. Bear in mind you must be as methodical when you go to spray paint a car, as you would a fine piece of furniture.

Another very fundamental point to bear in mind is that to spray paint a car is a great job, and most likely you’ll be abit tired afterwards. Clean up is very essential and that implies making sure that you cleaned the nozzle of the spray as we talked over. Some other very important thing to bear in mind is to store your paints safely. Dont leave them where its too hot or too cold.