Repainting Cars Do it Like a Pro

For individuals who have natural passion for cars, being able to repaint their autos on their own could be such a rewarding activity. Aside from saving up on paying for repainting jobs, there are also those who just don't want to let other hands touch their beloved cars. Do-it-yourself car painting also allows car owners and automotive companies to do whatever they wants with their car, whether they want it painted plain and simple, or laid with colorful vinyls.

Repainting cars is one way of restoring and bringing it back to life. Even an old car can look really cool as those vintage cars that prove to be car show hits if it is newly painted. There are many factors why one considers having their vehicle repainted, including the usual wear and tear that a car goes through. Or sometimes, the owner just wants to refresh the car's appearance, turn it into something that is fresh to look at.

Now if you want to do the same for your ride, here are the basic steps in repainting cars. If you get the procedures right, you are sure to have your car repainted the way you want.

Before painting, you should make sure that the car is thoroughly cleaned because any dust left on its surface can cause the paint to flake. Then, use wax and degreaser to totally remove all remaining residue so only the old paint is on the surface. Next, remove all detachable car parts that are not to be painted so as to lessen the masking job. After that, rub down the previous paint with a dual-action orbital sander. This will make the new paint stick to the car's surface better.

You should also inspect for any damage in the car's body that needs repairing or filling up. Then, begin masking the parts that should not be painted. Wipe the auto clean again in case there were dust accumulated during the sanding and masking.

Now, you are all set to repaint your car. First, spray on a good primer so the paint will stick on the car's body well. When the primer dries, sand it using a sand block, not sand paper. However, coarse sand paper can be used if there are spots that needed to be leveled down. Spray primer once again. This time, sand it with a 600-grain sand paper for a smooth finish. Remove the masks or covers, wash the car to remove any unseen dust, then put the masks again. Wipe the car's surface off.

Next thing to do is to spray the basecoat. Be sure that you spray the paint evenly. To finish it off, spray the top coat. Now you can let the auto dry with its brand new paint. Repainting cars is as easy provided you have the right tools and you know what you're doing. So if you think you're car needs a new paint job, don't hesitate to do it yourself.