Respraying your car means you are prepared to devote some time and money to complete this project. There is no reason why you can’t do this yourself, but you are going to need some guidelines. Unless of course you are already a professional car painter.

First of all make up your mind to accept that you are not going to get the same professional looking job by using spray paints from a can. That’s not to say you can’t use them and get decent results. Just don’t raise your expectations to high. Respraying your car will take some getting used to.

First Step:
Do all of your sanding of the rough spots, and filling of the holes. There is no point in doing this after you have cleaned the car you will just be defeating the purpose of washing the car in the first place.

Second step:
You must start with a clean car. If you don’t then your final paint finish will be a mess. Every bit of debris that you left on the car will be evident after the respraying.

Hint: If your car is wet and you shine a light on it you will clearly see any imperfections that you didn’t catch in the first or second step

Third Step
Now you have to mask off all of the areas where you do not want paint. If you aren’t really diligent in this step you could end up being really sorry that you didn’t. It would be a shame to have a beautiful paint finish, but half the paint is on the windows or chrome.

Fourth Step
Practice a little bit with your spray. There is a bit of a technique to it. Remember we said that respraying your car does take some time. Practice on a piece of cardboard. That way you are not as likely to get squirts or blobs of paint. Keep the spray moving continuously, and in very light coats. Several light coats of paint are far superior to two thick ones, that will look really uneven.

Fifth Step
Allow the coats of paint to dry at least one hour in between. Then apply the finishing coat. Again this should be applied just like the paint. A flowing motion with just a very light coating.

By taking your time to do the job right and following these respraying instructions you should end up with a very acceptable completed project. If you try and take short cuts then this is where your problems will start.

Make sure you use good quality equipment and products. Take your time, because when you start to rush a stage then that’s where mistakes take place. Remember to use the proper safety measures such as the right protective gear.

Ideally it helps to be able to respray your car on a warm sunny day, as it helps to set or bake the paint on, giving it a nicer finish.

So remember before you start, do your research on the how to’s and have all your equipment and supplies at hand, and you are ready to go for it.

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Causes of Paint Contamination

Rail Dust:  Rail dust is produced from the friction of a train’s wheels against railroad tracks.  Most new cars are shipped to dealerships by train; therefore, a new car’s finish can be contaminated before it gets to the dealership.  If you live near a railroad track or your daily route to work takes you past the tracks your car is subject to rail dust contamination.

Brake Dust:

Paint work in a house stays for about two to three years before it is redone. In decorative work the walls have to be smooth and without dents. The quality of paint defines also the final product on the wall. Its important to use first to second grade as the finished wall stays longer in a neat state. This enables the final finish to be neat and desirable. However after some time, cracks may appear on the wall. This can be repaired and painted afresh.

Paint work cracks may occur due to plaster or masonry. They can also be due to scratches or hitting the wall with hard objects. Once this appear on the wall, they are then corrected immediately. This ensures that they don’t spread all over the wall. Start the work by scrapping off the old decoration. Remove the filler with a scrapper and rub down. Expose the crack with the edge of the scrapper. Dig in by five millimeters in depth to reach the plaster.

The cracked point of paint work is then filled with strong cement grouting mixed with paint. This is to blend the repair line with the wall color. Use a gypsum gauze with adhesive to cover the broken surface. Let this part dry for one hour. Apply filler mixed with paint and spread evenly over the gauze. Again let it dry for one hour. Ensure that this is spread all round at least five hundred millimeters. It gives a big surface area to work on the wall.

After the crack on the paint work is covered,rub down with a sand paper. Repeat the filler again and rub down. This ensures that the surface is smooth. Apply a primer to this surface. After it has dried, do the first coat of paint. Let the decoration dry with each coat taking at least forty five minutes. Its important to do the decoration on the whole wall. This will give a uniform finish. When complete, clean off the paint marks on the surfaces.

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Don’t use dry cloth on a dry car as this will cause small scratches as you drag dirt across the paint.

Wax the car immediately after washing to provide a protective shield for the paint.

Don’t wash or wax your car after it’s been sitting in the hot sun or you will end up with streaks and stains on the paint surface.

Use only products like car shampoos, wax and polishes designed for use on your car.

Don’t use laundry detergents or harsh soaps to wash your car as they will only remove the protective wax and your paint’s oils, making the paint look flat.

Only use non-abrasive liquid polishes specifically designed for your car’s finish.  Avoid silicone-based wax as it penetrates all layers of paint.

Don’t use polishing or rubbing compounds on paints with a clear acrylic coating or it will become dull.

Use rubbing compounds only when needed; when the paint surface has become dull.

Don’t use abrasive cleaners and compounds that can remove the paint and primer and expose bare metal.

If you use a car cover choose one that is made of natural fibers that breathe like cotton.

Don’t use vinyl or plastic car covers, especially in humid conditions as they trap moisture that causes mold and corrosion.

Park in a garage or in the shade as much as possible

Parking in the hot sun for a long period of time will cause the paint to fade or blister.

Repair scratches as soon as possible

Don’t neglect these repairs as the exposed metal will begin to rust when exposed to water and salt.

Wash your car at least once a month and wax it every three months to protect and maintain the paint.  Always use products that are specifically designed for your car; do not substitute car shampoo with laundry soap or other products.  Follow manufacturer’s instructions.  Only use rubbing compound when necessary and choose products with very mild abrasives.

Jack Barker owns Collision on Wheels, a mobile auto body shop that comes to your home or work place to perform minor collision repair, dent repair, scratch repair and paint repair.  Repairs are usually done in one day or less and the cost is typically less than the deductible on your insurance policy.  Visit http://www.collisiononwheels.com to learn more.

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