Applying a new coat of paint to a car can provide a cost-effective route to improving the look of a vehicle. Whilst one common reason for getting a new paint job on a car is that the old paintwork is chipping, repainting a car can also provide the option for a more personalised look. This can also make sense as a step to repaint a car with a different colour if the current finish is impractical. It can be tempting to try repainting your car yourself but in order to create a smooth, long-lasting finish it is often a good idea to make an investment in getting a professional paint job.
Read more below for further information on some of the steps that are typically taken in getting a professional, smooth and long-lasting finish when repainting a car.
Remove Rust Spots And Sand Car
The first step in applying a new paint job to a car is fixing any existing issues with the exterior of the car. It is important to remove rust spots to ensure that they do not lead to issues when the paint job is reapplied. In addition to weakening the affected areas on the body of a car, rust will also immediately take away from a car’s appearance. Small rust spots can often be resolved by sanding down the material. More significant issues with rust will require a more involved process to resolve.
This highlights one of the main reasons why it is beneficial to employ professionals to repaint your car as they will have experience following best practices to resolve existing problems before applying the next coat of paint. Once rust spots have been removed, the body of the vehicle will then need to be thoroughly sanded in order to ensure that the existing paintwork has been completely removed from the car.
Applying Primer
Primer is applied to the body of a vehicle before the main coat of paint is applied. Covering the metal surfaces of a car with primer ensures that the main coat of paint can then be applied effectively. This also ensures that a new paint job will last longer as there is another layer of protection provided between the metal of the car and the outside elements. It is important that an even coat of primer is applied consistently to the body of the car and is left to dry before applying the main coat of paint.
Repaint Vehicle
There are a number of different options when it comes to choosing a type of paint for a vehicle including solid paint, matte paint, metallic paint and pearlescent paint. Matte paint is an increasingly popular choice for new vehicles providing an understated and stylish look. One of the main considerations when choosing a paint job is how easy it is to repair. It can be useful to discuss these options with an expert when planning to get your car painted.
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