This guide is for people who do not have the time or money to get their car professionally painted. It is also for the people who prefer do-it-yourself repair jobs.

It is best to work in dry non-windy conditions such as in your garage or when its sunny outside with no chance of rain.

Strumenti necessari

  • Paper Towels
  • Masking Tape
  • Sandpaper 100 Grit
  • 220 Grit Sandpaper
  • Dupli-Color Perfect Match Automotive Primer
  • Dupli-Color Perfect Match Automotive Paint
  • Dupli-Color Perfect Match Automotive Protective Clear Coat

Procedura

Passo 1

  • Wipe down the area of the paint chip or scratch with a damp papertowel.

Passo 1

Passo 2

  • Place tape around anything you do not want to get paint on.
  • e.g. windows, taillights/headlights, metal decals, license plates, etc.

Passo 2

Passo 3

  • Sand down the paint chip or scratch, including the immediate surrounding area.
  • Start with a coarse grain.
  • Then move to a fine grain to remove any sharp edges.
  • Don’t sand too far out around the area. The goal of using sandpaper is to reduce any edges to prevent rusting underneath the paint, and to create a surface that the primer will stick to.

Passo 3

Passo 4

  • Wipe down the area with a dry papertowel to remove debris.

Passo 4

Passo 5

  • Spray the primer all over the area that was sanded. Use small strokes and spray the primer around the area.
  • Wait 10 minutes or until it feels dry when touched.
  • Add another layer or two if you can still see the edge of the paint chip or scratch.
  • The goal is to fill in the scratch or chip with primer to prevent rust.
  • Let it dry for 15-20 minutes before moving to the next step.

Passo 5

Passo 6

  • Spray on a coat of colored paint. Use small strokes and spray the paint around the area.
  • Spraying at least 6 inches (no more than 10 inches) away from the surface will prevent paint from dripping.
  • Paint drips can be removed by gently dabbing them with a dry paper towel.
  • Allow to dry.
  • Drying time takes at least 10 minutes per coat of paint.
  • Continue adding coats and drying in between until primer cannot be seen through the paint.

Passo 6

Passo 7

  • Spray on the clear protective coat. Use small strokes and spray the clear coat around the area.
  • Allow to dry for 10 minutes or until the area feels dry when touched.
  • Add at least 3 more coats, allowing each coat to dry in between.
  • The clear coat helps prevent rust and adds a refective texture that helps the paint job blend in.

Passo 7

Passo 8

  • Remove masking tape from the car when finished.
  • If you accidentally got paint on your windows, it will come off if you scratch it with a flat razor.

Guida originale: iFixit – Licenza CC BY-NC-SA