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Have you ever wanted to know more about how cars get painted? Check out this information.

The Auto Painting Process

Do you want to try painting it yourself? Would you like to know more about the process? It is very time consuming. Here is the basic process for painting it.

First, you need to get everything you need together. Set aside several days or weekends to do it. If you can, put the car in a shed to avoid the elements while you are still doing the paint. You will need lots of wet and dry sandpaper (1200 and 2000-grit), a sander, masking tape, newspapers for masking, an air compressor with spray gun, a buffer, paint thinners, face masks, safety glasses, under coat, topcoat with acrylic or enamel paint. Finally, you will need clear-coat lacquer.

Make sure to clean up your work area. Sand the car using circular motions. The corners and crevices may need to be sanded by hand. You will get the best finish if you sand it down to the original metal. Each panel will take roughly two hours to complete.

Next, mask off the areas you don’t want to paint with masking tape, newspapers, and/or plastic sheeting. Mix your primer with the paint thinner to get the right consistency. Get a piece of a car from a junkyard or something to practice spraying before you do it on the car. You want to hold the spray gun approximately 6 inches away. Use a side-to-side sweeping motion, and keep spraying continuously.

Next, use the same spray technique for the main. It will take 10-15 minutes per panel. Allow 30 minutes for the paint to cure before going in for another coat.

What To Consider When Changing Your Car’s Paint

If you are wanting to spruce up your car’s look you can try changing the color. Here are a few things to consider before you do that.

1. It can be expensive. A paint job could run anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000. If you go to Maaco or someplace similar, they can do it for less, but you get what you pay for. A better finish will last longer. If you really want to make your car look great, save up and spend the extra money on it.
2.  You have to remove everything. In order to paint it right, you will have to take everything off the car. The seats, the dashboard, everything will need to be taken out. This is the reason why a good paint job costs more. The cheaper shops will just paint the outside and not the rest of the vehicle.
3. Requires a lot of prep work. As I mentioned above, there is a lot you need to do to get the car ready to be painted. The dents need to be popped out and sealed. They will need to remove all wax and paint. They will use two to three coats of primer to really get it done well.
4. It will take a while. You need to be prepared to be without your car for a few days. It will likely take two to three days at a paint shop. If you are getting a better paint job, then you will likely need to wait a week.

If you’re searching for a auto body paint shop in the Garfield, NJ area then you’ve come to the right place! Lincoln Auto Body has one of the best reputations in the local area. See why we’re accredited with an A+ rated from the Better Business Bureau!

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