Just found a car for sale in Abu Dhabi and would like to change its color? Spray painting the car may be an ideal solution. CarSwitch.com lists a step by step guide on how to paint your car the right way!
Get your supplies first
These include:
- Coverings to protect the unpainted areas and masking tape to hold them in two
- A wax grease remover and a car wash detergent
- Sandpaper grits
- Urethane-based primer and paint
- Paint sprayer
- Protective equipment such as masks, goggles and safety wear
- A tool kit and putty for fill-ins
Step 1:
Wash the car thoroughly to remove the debris and dirt. Follow it up with a wax-grease remover so that the resulting spray coat paint will adhere accordingly.
Step 2:
Get rid of any plastic trim or chrome that can be removed and replaced afterwards. If the tools don’t get off gently, invest in tools that help in removing the necessary trim.
Step 3:
Sand the rough edges of the car. You can sand on the bare, stripped metal or the previous primer. Rinse off the loose sandings after it is done. You can use the putty to fill any pit marks left from the stone.
Pro tip: For ideal painting, sand the original paint down to the metal, re-prime the surface and then apply your finish coat.
Step 4:
Clean the surface with denatured alcohol or mineral spirits to make sure no oily surface remains. Moreover, get masking tape to cover the surfaces of your Dubai used car that are not to be painted. Those include the glass, door handles, grills, window trim, and mirrors.
Step 5:
Now, you are ready to prime the car. Prime the car exterior with a corrosion resistant, and self-bonding primer if you have stripped your Dubai used car to the metal. This step is important for a smooth finish. Let the primer dry and sand it lightly.
Step 6:
You can finally paint your car. Whether you use an aerosol or a spray gun, the process more or less remains the same. Apply several thin coats, depending on how much the car needs.
Step 7:
The last step includes the clear coat and it is applied like the colored coat.
Even though spray painting is much more time-consuming, tedious, it is, however, also long-lasting. A lot of paint durability depends on car maintenance and usage. If the owner puts in an effort to wash and service their car regularly, the car’s body is bound to stay pretty neat. You might even be able to sell your car in Abu Dhabi provided the car passes the relevant quality tests.
Talking about car selling and quality, you can sell your car in Abu Dhabi at CarSwitch.com where we provide a transparent and hassle-free selling process! Car selling has never been this easy.
