| As days go by, automobiles play an integral part in | | | | that needs no painting, cover them as well to protect |
| the lives of so many people. Almost everyday, they | | | | from the paint. |
| use cars to accomplish their various needs especially | | | | 6. If there are holes or uneven surfaces, simply apply |
| in terms of traveling. However, upon waking up some | | | | some putty to level them out and create a smooth |
| day, they may find these precious things greatly | | | | look all over. |
| affected by wear-and-tear caused by certain | | | | 7. Wait until the putty dries off totally, and prepare |
| underlying factors such as weather changes, | | | | for the actual painting phase. |
| accidental bumps, and scratches. To restore the | | | | The Actual Painting Phase: |
| beauty and glow of cars, a simple car painting | | | | 1. After all the preparations, it is now time to actually |
| process can get the job done. | | | | paint the car by loading the primer into the paint |
| The most important materials required in this simple | | | | sprayer, and then spray it all over the surface of the |
| car painting process are sandpaper, soap and water, | | | | automobile. After use, clean the sprayer very well in |
| and black enamel paint. Additionally, a wax stripper or | | | | preparation for the second level of coating. Wait for |
| any kind of degreaser is also necessary to attain that | | | | some time until the surface totally dries off before |
| perfect car painting result. Body putty, wire, and clear | | | | proceeding to the next step. |
| coat paint also serve specific purposes, and so do a | | | | 2. It is now time to put the second coating by loading |
| masking tape and a paint primer. Before starting, an | | | | the black enamel paint into the sprayer, and then |
| ample amount of plastic is necessary to cover all the | | | | spray it evenly all over the surface. Clean the sprayer |
| windows of the car. Lastly, a urethane-based paint of | | | | once again after use then wait for some time for the |
| a desired color is also essential for that all-important | | | | paint to dry off completely. |
| final coating. | | | | 3. Use the sandpaper to remove all the rough areas |
| To facilitate the car painting process, some important | | | | as well as the entire coating of black enamel in |
| tools can really help such as garden hose, paint | | | | preparation for the next step. |
| sprayer, and rags. In terms of location, an enclosed | | | | 4. Reload the sprayer once again, this time using the |
| room like a garage can complement the procedure, | | | | urethane-based paint of desired color, and then spray |
| which is divided into two phases namely the | | | | it evenly all over the surface. Wait again for some |
| pre-painting and the actual painting. | | | | time until the paint dries off. |
| The Pre-Painting Phase: | | | | 5. When the last coat is already dry, repeat the last |
| 1. To prepare a car for some really good painting, it is | | | | step and then clean the sprayer once again. |
| necessary to clean it thoroughly, removing all the dirt, | | | | 6. After the second coat of the urethane-based paint |
| grease, and wax in the process. Before starting, | | | | dries off, reload the clear coat paint into the sprayer, |
| every surface must be absolutely clean. A garden | | | | and then spray it all over the surface of the car. Wait |
| hose can facilitate the attainment of this simple step. | | | | for some time until the paint dries off completely. |
| 2. For the paint to attain that perfect glow, the | | | | 7. Repeat the last step for two more times and then |
| surface must be smooth. Use a sandpaper to level | | | | move on to clean the sprayer after use. |
| out and remove rough portions, scratches, and rust. | | | | 8. After the final coating is finally over, give it some |
| 3. Use the wire to ground the car in order for the | | | | time for at least overnight to dry off perfectly. For |
| static dust to stop attracting more dust. | | | | additional designs, this is the perfect time to put |
| 4. Wipe off any dirt, ensuring that the car is | | | | them. |
| completely clean before starting the painting process. | | | | 9. After placing all the desired designs, take off the |
| 5. Use the plastic to protect the windows from | | | | plastic as well as the masking tape. Clean off |
| getting any of the paint. A masking tape is enough to | | | | everything else and you are ready to go with a |
| keep the plastic in position. For portions of the car | | | | brand new looking car. |