If you really think that you want to paint a car then get ready for a full task ahead of you. It does not mean that you can’t or should not do it, it just signifies be certain you’re ready to see the job done from beginning to end. If you do not finish the job entirely or properly then youre going to be driving something that would be a bit embarrassing to the eye at least.

To paint a car takes careful planning and ensuring that youve all of the supplies you need and the time to go through at least some of the stages.

There are things that you’re going to need by way of supplies. You would need masking tape, dust mask, goggles, sandpaper, wax/grease remover, primer paint, paper for covering, car wash and detergent, paint sprayer, putty with knife.

When you buy your sand paper be sure you buy fine and thick grit, as you will need both textures. The amount of primer and urethane based paint you need will be dependent on the size of your vehicle. Whether you want to use a paint sprayer is up to you, say you choose not to then the average spray paint cans would do fine. Make sure you wear proper clothing when you go to paint a car so your skin isn’t revealed.

Eventually be certain you have the proper space to work in. You require to be able to work around your car. You most surely need good ventilation, and you’ll need to be able to protect it against the factors.

Firstly you must actually wash your car well. It does not matter how clean it may look to you unless you just washed it, there’ll be whatsoever debris on it that you must take out, otherwise the paint will not adhere the right way. Then once you have it washed nice and clean you’ve to get all the old wax off it so that’s where the wax/greaser remover comes in. It is really important you go through these steps when you go to paint a car.

You’ll probably notice that you’ve some rough spots on your latest finish. Say you go to paint a car that’s in this condition, you’ll not get good coverage with the new paint. Put little pit marks made by stones or things like that just use a little putty to fill them in. The use the sand-paper to softly smooth the rough spots and small holes. Make sure you wipe off all the debris from sanding.

In order to paint a car, you must be perfectly certain that it is dry after your washing. This will take a couple of hours. Be certain it doesnt get dirty once more. Next masking tape off the areas that you dont want to get paint on.

Entirely prime the car. Then sand it gently once more. Be sure to wipe the residue off.

Now you’re ready to apply the base coat of the new colour. Preferably with a spray gun. Totally spray it then let it dry for about 15 minutes. And then you can apply the second coat. Most often you can get away with 2 coats.

Let it dry for about 1 hour then you can apply the clear coat. Let dry 15 minutes then re apply. You will in all likelihood need about 3 coats of the clear to get a nice finish.