If you want a new paint job on your car but would rather do it yourself instead of having expensive shops do it, then this is the place for you.
First, you must gather all the necessary tools for the job.
You will want to have paint of course.
It's up to you if you want to use gloss, hi-gloss, or matte.
Once you've chosen your paint, you will need to choose your primer.
It's important to match your primer to your paint and metal.
If you're unsure about which primer to choose, ask a salesperson.
Never assume it's the right type.
Next you'll need a sprayer, Bondo or filling, spatula, newspaper or some other type of sheet paper, and tape.
You'll also need something to help you sand down the vehicle with.
Start out by sanding down the vehicle.
Be sure to remove all paint and rust.
Any rust left behind can effect how your paint job looks in the end.
If you have any cracks/scratches on your car, fill them in with the Bondo and then sand it down.
After you're certain that you've sanded everything down, apply the tape to all the chrome around your car.
Then, tape off the mirrors, wheels and gaskets.
After it's all taped up, go around and cover these parts with sheets of paper.
Be sure to tape the paper on well so the paint doesn't leak through.
When you begin painting there's a big chance it could splatter.
After you're certain you've covered every piece of the car that you do not want the paint to touch you can begin to spray on the primer.
Load your spray gun with the primer then use fast strokes to evenly apply the primer to your car.
Avoid short quick strokes at all costs.
This will end up making your car look blotchy.
Once the primer is dry, you can choose to sand it down or continue on to the next step.
You will end up with a smoother, shiny coat if you sand it down but it's not something that has to be done.
Now you're ready for your paint.
Make sure your spray gun is cleaned out; you don't want to mix the primer and paint together.
Then, load your paint into the gun.
Don't focus on one area too much or else you will end up with an uneven paint job.
You may have to go around the car more than once to get an even coat.
Let the car dry and see if you should add a second coat.
If so, add the second coat just like you did your first.
If not, then you have completed your own do it yourself paint job.
First, you must gather all the necessary tools for the job.
You will want to have paint of course.
It's up to you if you want to use gloss, hi-gloss, or matte.
Once you've chosen your paint, you will need to choose your primer.
It's important to match your primer to your paint and metal.
If you're unsure about which primer to choose, ask a salesperson.
Never assume it's the right type.
Next you'll need a sprayer, Bondo or filling, spatula, newspaper or some other type of sheet paper, and tape.
You'll also need something to help you sand down the vehicle with.
Start out by sanding down the vehicle.
Be sure to remove all paint and rust.
Any rust left behind can effect how your paint job looks in the end.
If you have any cracks/scratches on your car, fill them in with the Bondo and then sand it down.
After you're certain that you've sanded everything down, apply the tape to all the chrome around your car.
Then, tape off the mirrors, wheels and gaskets.
After it's all taped up, go around and cover these parts with sheets of paper.
Be sure to tape the paper on well so the paint doesn't leak through.
When you begin painting there's a big chance it could splatter.
After you're certain you've covered every piece of the car that you do not want the paint to touch you can begin to spray on the primer.
Load your spray gun with the primer then use fast strokes to evenly apply the primer to your car.
Avoid short quick strokes at all costs.
This will end up making your car look blotchy.
Once the primer is dry, you can choose to sand it down or continue on to the next step.
You will end up with a smoother, shiny coat if you sand it down but it's not something that has to be done.
Now you're ready for your paint.
Make sure your spray gun is cleaned out; you don't want to mix the primer and paint together.
Then, load your paint into the gun.
Don't focus on one area too much or else you will end up with an uneven paint job.
You may have to go around the car more than once to get an even coat.
Let the car dry and see if you should add a second coat.
If so, add the second coat just like you did your first.
If not, then you have completed your own do it yourself paint job.