Body Paint High Fill 01 Five coats ...A bad paint job can degrade the look and appeal of even the newest vehicle. The biggest problem with repainting it is the high costs that easily put it well beyond many budgets. Professional painting services can easily cost you thousands. Going with the most inexpensive choice isn't always a good idea either. If you would like to get a good quality new coat on your vehicle, why not paint it yourself. Gather all of the tools and supplies you need to do the job and make sure you have all of your protective clothes and safety equipment. This should include paint suits, eye protection, and respirators at the very least.
Remove The Grime
No matter how clean your vehicle looks, you want to be sure to wash it down thoroughly to remove all of the grimy coating and dust. Use cloths and a mixture of lemon dish soap and water to scrub the entire body. Then, go over it a second time with a grease remover to get rid of the rest. With the first step complete, wipe it down and allow it to dry completely.
Even Out The Surface
Before you get started with this step, this part gets really messy, so you will want to be sure to put on your protective clothes, paint suits, and safety equipment. The entire vehicle will need to be sanded to ensure the surface is completely smooth. Any holes, dents, or rust should also be repaired by using bonding material to fill in any low areas and sand it down even until the flaws become undetectable.
Get Ready To Paint
Ground the car to another object to prevent dust from collecting on the surface and start getting the vehicle ready to paint. Wear protective clothes and paint suits to keep the surface and your clothing clean. Next, tape off anything you don't want to paint with masking tape. For larger areas, tape newspaper across it. You may want to use a few complete newspapers folded in half so the paint doesn't seep through.
Prime The Vehicle
Primer acts as the glue between the surface and the paint. It also helps you to get an even coat and coloring. Protective clothing and paint suits are a must for this step. You also want to be sure to have adequate ventilation, a respirator, and eye protection. When you are ready to go, spray it on in thin even coats. Just be sure not to get the primer heavier when you begin to spray the other direction. Allow it to dry for at least 20 minutes.
Applying The Color
Wearing your protective clothes and safety equipment, apply the base coat of specialized vehicle paint. Allow it to dry for 20 minutes and apply the second coat. You can apply as many coats as you want to get an adequate level of protection. High-end cars can have 15-20 coats. You can get away with as little as two coats. Let the last coat dry a few hours and apply the clear coat -- at least 3 layers.
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