8 Steps to Prepare Your Car for Painting?

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8 Steps to Prepare Your Car for Painting to
Ensure a Job Well Done!
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8 Steps to Prepare Your Car for Painting to
Ensure a Job Well Done!
Why Paint Work is the Most Important Step?

• If you rush, car will look like a mess.
• End result will depend on the preparation the
  way you paint it.
• 90 of the time is spent in preparations
• 10 is spent on painting.

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8 Steps to Prepare Your Car for Painting

1. Declutter
2. Washing
3. Wipe it Clean
4. Check Surface Quality
5. Sanding
6. Removing Rust
7. Tape and Masking
8. Applying Primer

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1. Declutter
2. Washing
Remove the items which you dont wish to paint
Wash the car before you start with the painting.
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3. Wipe it Clean
4. Check Surface Quality
Use a wax and grease remover to wipe your car
clean.
Scratches, dents, or rock chips look even worse
if painted.
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6. Removing Rust
5. Tape and Masking
An automotive tape or painters masking will make
a huge difference in the final result.
Smallest amount of rust can spread and damage the
complete paint.
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7. Sanding
8. Applying Primer
Apply two to three coats of primer on the entire
car once you finish with sanding.
Sand it with a soft 500-grit Scotch-Brite pad.
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THANK YOU
Presentation Reference AG Customs - Steps to
Prepare Your Car for Painting