Friday, June 26, 2009

How To Spraypaint Your Car - Paint Primers and Paint System

By Will Yonder

Novices that're entering into painting a car for the very first time, don't realize that there're various primers and paint systems available. There are choices that have to be made as to which ones to go with. It must also be realized that some of these systems could be chemically volatile, and must be utilised with extreme caution. That doesnt mean you should be dubious about utilising them, it signifies that you got to know what you're doing and implement the right precautions.

There are the air-dry kind of cellulose systems for repair, and then there're two pack products. These are much more durable and professional but are the ones that demand caution.

For the primers theres the etching primer. This is a primer base to which a kind type of acid is added. You can purchase a few one step primers that come in aerosol form but they dont do quite the same high quality job that the commercial acid based ones do. You got to follow the directions carefully.

Other type of primer you may hear about or even need is the wash primers. These dont have whatsoever fillers and are applied in one wet coat over any of the areas displaying the bare metal. The etch primer fillers are a bit different because they have numerous basic filling qualities. These are applied in 2-3 wet coats, allowing 10-20 mins between every application.

A heavier type of primer fillers or surfacers are available that contain filling products. Nearly all the sprayable products are designed for filling small surfaces and scratches not dents, holes our deep scratches.

Air dry is more often your primary cellulose type products. They dry fast but they dont have the same ability to fill the area. You could likewise run the risk of it shrinking once it dries.

You would need to determine if youre satisfied working with the light aerosol fillers or if you want to go with the more extreme 2 pack primer fillers. Remember these've to be mixed exactly according to directions, and applied as said in the instructions. There are health risks that you got to safeguard against as well. In the long run they do give a much superior finish, but you have to decide does the job you are doing require this. If not then stick with the aerosol products. But then, if you're not familiar at all with primers, then perhaps you can get a couple of expert help or advise on the matter.

Irrespective which type you decide to go with , they all have the number of applications that would be required. Then they would instruct you on what your future steps are after drying for example how many coats are required and how much sanding is required.

There're new products coming out on the market constantly. It's always a great idea to check with your supplier as to what they recommend. They're normally well-versed in the products they carry and can give you some really good advice. - 16887

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