How to spray paint a car - step by step guide
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No matter how hard you take care of your car, it is impossible to avoid minor scratches and damage.
Most often, the top layer of paint is damaged when parking, when the doors were unsuccessfully opened or there were stones on the road.
In any case, the damage is not significant, it is not always possible to notice it immediately, but over time it can turn into a serious threat and become a problem.
In this case, you just need to contact a car service. There you will have to lay out a more serious amount of funds.
Therefore, while the problem is insignificant, they prefer to eliminate it in the bud, do not go anywhere, but simply paint on their own using spray paint.
The method is very economical and does not require special knowledge.
Advantages and disadvantages of the method
If the paintwork is only slightly damaged, then many try to avoid an expensive painting procedure.
In addition, this procedure can be carried out on your own by purchasing the appropriate cans of paint. It is important to carry out the procedure in an appropriate room and in compliance with all technologies.
Before that, you can evaluate all the advantages of this method:
- for carrying out such painting does not require special skills and training;
- with the use of a can, high-quality repairs can be carried out;
- any surfaces are covered, hard-to-reach places and folds are much easier to paint over; no use is required - in the work of additional components in the form of a roller, spray gun, etc.;
- in the absence of experience in painting work, you can apply a uniform layer of paint;
- to apply an even layer, you do not need to work with a roller or brushes;
- spray painting will cost less than other means, this service is available to many motorists.
However, you must be aware that all painting methods have their own nuances and disadvantages.
Spray painting is no exception in this matter, so be prepared for such shortcomings:
- on the rams there is no detailed instruction for painting;
- sometimes you come across cylinders with poor quality, so before applying to a car, test it on another surface;
- sometimes the declared shade and the real one may differ, so you should immediately purchase the required volume.
Choose the color scheme in accordance with the marking, but if you are still not sure of your choice, then you should consult with the masters of their craft.
He will be able to carry out tinting using special equipment.
If the depth of the chip or scratch is insignificant, then it is not necessary to resort to painting, polishing can be done.
If a primer or metal is visible in the damaged place, then the work will be carried out more seriously and the elimination of the defect will take longer, as will the painting of the damaged part of the body.
Painting a car from a spray can is a step-by-step procedure that is ideal for doing independent work, which allows you to save money at the same time.
This method is suitable for work with a small area of damage, but if the problems are serious, then contacting the service station cannot be avoided. There, in a special box, all work will be carried out.
Preparatory procedures, how to paint
If you decide to carry out all the repair work on your own, then you should do everything as soon as possible. Once you have discovered damage, do not delay the process, because the problem may worsen.
When the scratch reaches the metal, the oxidation process begins, leading to rust and corrosion. Because of these defects, more serious work will be required.
Before painting is carried out, the car is cleaned using conventional detergents. It is necessary to wait until the surface dries, and then degrease it.
For this, special napkins and a solvent are used. After soaking one napkin with it, wipe the surface dry with the second. To provide yourself with greater comfort, it is necessary to remove the part with which the work will be carried out.
All other parts of the body that are not subject to staining are covered with a protective film and masking tape.
In order not to show defects from painting, a special camera is needed, the room must be completely clean from dust and other contaminants. Light, like devices, should be directed to the work surface so that there is no glare.
Work should not be carried out on the street, because the sun's rays adversely affect the result. At high temperatures outside, only the first layer is subject to drying, it will take longer to wait for complete drying.
Therefore, before applying a new layer, wait until the previous one dries.
Shake the can well before spraying. Try not to go beyond the boundaries and not cover up the rest of the components.
If you are not sure about the result, then you can try your hand at the old part that you have.
Remember to act according to existing instructions and stock up on such tools:
- paint,
- sandpaper of different levels,
- putty and primer,
- antisilicone,
- polyethylene,
- masking tape,
- elements for protection.
When doing all the work yourself, be sure to consider hand protection, use a rubber or silicone spatula so as not to cause unnecessary damage to the surface.
The work of the aerosol begins only after the application, drying and polishing of the primer.
Instructions for painting a car with a spray can
The staining process is divided into a certain number of stages. At the first stage, the preparatory workwhich include body cleaning, degreasing work, and the application of anti-silicone.
The next step is decide on a shade. Having previously checked the body marking instructions, a specialized store will help you choose the right option.
To prevent an error, tint the body. Specialized equipment and a program will evaluate the level of fading of the shade and other factors.
It is worth noting that the procedure will have to be fairly spent. In addition, paint options such as metallic or chameleon cost much more, because these shades are the most popular.
If there is already rust on the body, then you need to get rid of it, in this case you need sandpaper, which will turn the surface matte.
After degreasing, we proceed to puttying process. If the defects are more serious, then it is worth using putty with a glass washer.
Do not overdo it with its layer, because it can peel off. Layers are applied gradually until the surface is completely leveled.
To make the putty dry faster, there is a secret - it is worth adding a large amount of hardener to the putty.
But in this case, you should not overdo it, because you can turn the putty into a crumbling element.
Putty is considered ready when a homogeneous mixture is created. Apply it as quickly as possible, because it begins to harden instantly, already in the seventh minute. If you do not carry out the procedure in a timely manner, then lumps may form.
The most optimal technique for applying putty is to apply across scratches and chips, and then level along. Thus, it is easy to fill the voids that have appeared.
The temperature at which the mixture dries as quickly as possible is 25C. Next, sandpaper is used, which allows you to level the surface. If the damage is deep, then use coarse-grained paper, fine-grained paper for smaller scratches.
Next stage - primer. In the modern world, a primer in spray cans is popular, it is easier to apply than it saves time. But you can prepare the primer yourself, mixing everything according to the instructions. As a rule, the required proportion is indicated on the packaging.
The resulting mixture is mixed with a wooden stick, and filtered through a filter. As a filter, many motorists use a regular stocking.
The resulting primer is poured into the spray gun, which will help to apply it evenly. Remember that the solution can be used for 2 hours, then it starts to dry out.
The dried primer is treated with sandpaper, but more planers are suitable to save time. Those areas where the old painting will be combined with the new one need to be prepared: matte them with bright adhesive tape with abrasive paste or sand the body parts with P1000 sandpaper.
To avoid other defects, go over the surface with an antistatic cloth and treat with a degreaser.
Next comes painting. The paint can is held perpendicular to the surface to be painted and strictly at a short distance. Moving up, the coloring is done horizontally.
The distance at which the can is held is 30 cm, painting is carried out at room temperature. Thus, uniformity and no streaks are achieved. When the first layer has been applied, it is worth letting it dry and carrying the next one.
It is not necessary to apply all the paint, once you have reached the desired color, you can stop working. When the paint dries, it must be varnished and polished.
In the process, you will feel for yourself how simple and fast painting a car from a spray can is. Finally, a clear varnish can be applied to the coating. The application of this substance is carried out according to the same principle as paint.
For twenty seconds, it is recommended to apply at least three coats of paint.
If there was a violation of the coating procedure, then certain defects may form:
- If the surface is not properly prepared, then over time the coating may begin to flake off. In this case, you will have to carry out all the work again.
- the paint may be applied unevenly, the reason is the composition of the paint or thick application, the work will have to be redone.
- in some places the paint may fade, the coating should be cleaned to the metal and the procedure should be carried out again.
Following the above instructions, you can do all the work quickly and efficiently. The paintwork will delight you for a long time.
Upon completion of painting, you can carry out polishing the placewhich has been renovated. This procedure is carried out using a paste, and it is necessary to eliminate visible differences between the new painting and the old one.
After polishing, the surface of the car shines like new.
Popular polishing methods are abrasive and protective. The most popular polishing pastes have wax or Teflon in their composition.
After work, leave the car indoors or in the shade. Minor defects are easily removed with an aerosol can.
The procedures are carried out by our own efforts, which allows you to save money. That's just significant damage is already eliminated by the intervention of masters in a specialized chamber.
How to paint a bumper from a spray can yourself
If painting work is carried out only on the bumper, then no one has canceled the preliminary work, we are talking about cleaning the surface, puttying, priming, grinding.
After cleaning, the surface should be treated with a solvent, so that traces of accumulated resins can be eliminated.
1. The old paint coating is removed with a grinder, and the corners are also cleaned. If the work is carried out with sandpaper, then the grain size of the skin used is gradually reduced.
All dents are smoothed out with putty. After the solution has dried, grinding and dust removal after it is carried out.
Final procedure - degrease the surface.
2. One layer of putty is sometimes not enough, often an additional coating is required.
3. the primer is applied after degreasing the bumper. Often, special spray cans are used, with which it is much easier to carry out all the work.
The primer evenly covers the affected surface, the skin is processed and as a result you should get a matte surface. If irregularities were found, it is worth doing all the stages of preparatory work again.
Only then can you start painting. The result of painting any part of the body from a can is 80% dependent on the quality of the preparatory work.
The procedure is very simple and is completed by cleaning with an antistatic cloth.
Wear gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints on the cleaned surface. Carry out the application of paint with a can from the bottom up, this will avoid streaks and lumps of paint.
After creating the first layer, wait until it dries, and only then carry out the second coating. Do not try to spend all the components of the can, because you can overdo it.
Having done all the work once from start to finish, you will already become a specialist, and it will not be difficult to eliminate small scratches.
A quick solution to the problem at minimal cost is painting using a spray can. You will appreciate the advantages of the method for yourself, it will help to provide complete care for your vehicle at the highest level.
