Tips to help you paint your car yourself

If you prepare well, get the right materials, and use your skills, it will be much easier for you to do a paint job yourself. Who doesn’t like a paint job done right? Done right, a paint job can make a world of difference when it comes to maintaining your car’s condition. In this article we are going to talk about some tips that will help you paint your car. Keep reading to know more.

Prepare the available space

First, you may want to choose a covered space for the project. But if you’ve chosen your garage, find out if local laws allow you to use the type of paint or equipment you’ve chosen. Other than this, your selected space must be adequately ventilated.

Get the necessary supplies

As far as supplies go, you need a polish, lacquer, top coat, primer, thinner, spray gun, air compressor, masking tape, release paper, and power sander. Apart from this, if you have a friend who knows more than you, you can ask him if you can do the job with the available supplies.

prepare your car
There should be no dust in the corners and crevices of your car as it can create problems once the paint job is done. You may want to use a prep formula, thinner, or acetone to wash your vehicle. If there is some rust, you may want to remove it first.

strip your car

If you want to dismantle your vehicle, nothing can work better than baking soda. For sanding, it’s best to get a 500 grit block to remove paint. This product will also help you make sure the surface looks smooth after the shipping job is complete.

prepare your car

The store can mix it up for you, or you can make the base yourself. All you need to do is get 1 part acetone and 5 parts paint. You then need to use a spray gun to separate the primer on your vehicle. Be sure to first test the solution on a flat surface, such as cardboard.

Choose the paint

You can choose any color based on your personal preferences. However, you may want to consider some important factors first, such as maintenance, safety, and the effect of temperature on your car. Generally, lighter shades can stay cool better than darker shades.

start painting

For each panel you will have to spend at least 10 minutes. Before applying the next coat, make sure the first one is dry. Depending on available ventilation and the type of paint, the first coat may take a couple of hours to dry. Be sure to wait for the first coat to dry before applying the next coat.

refinement

For a proper finish, you may want to continue moving the pad in a circular motion. After a few minutes, the area will start to glow. You can also add a glazing product to add shine to your vehicle. Don’t forget to follow security measures as well.

Long story short, you can follow the steps in this article if you want to paint your car yourself. However, if it is too much for you, you can hire the services of a professional.