Guide to Spray Paint

Nowadays, people feel like taking adventures and they would like to finish things all by themselves, and they know a lot. They can paint the cars themselves. Spray painting is a fun, fast and easy way to complete both indoor and outdoor projects. Do you know spray painting too? If you don’t, there is some information about the practice of how to spray paint to your projects.

How to spray paint

Before spray painting your project, make sure you have adapted your surroundings, prepared your project surface and ascertained that adequate ventilation exists. Take a moment prior to spraying and review these 10 simple tips to ensure your spray painting project is a success:

1. Start with a clean, dry surface.

Ordinary household detergents or mineral spirits usually do the job. Be sure to sand or scrape glossy or hard surfaces to improve adhesion and use a primer whenever possible. Remove rust with a wire brush.

2. Use in a good weather.

Ideally, temperatures should be between 50°F and 90°F, and relative humidity is below 85%. Avoid painting in direct sunlight and hot, humid weather.

 

3. Be aware of spray paint recoat times.

Recoat time is stated in the directions on the can.

4. Test your spray paint and painting technique.

Ensure a smooth, even spray paint application by testing your paint and painting technique on a scrap surface or inconspicuous area before beginning your project.

5. Motion matters.

Always begin and finish spraying off the object, using an even side-to-side motion with each pass overlapping your spray pattern by about one-third.

6. Take your time.

Use thin, multiple coats instead of one thick coat.

7. Avoid overspray.

Mask exposed areas with tape or use a drop cloth.

8. Ventilate.

When spray painting indoors, always ventilate your room well by opening windows and doors. A fan may also help to keep air circulating.

9. Clean spray paint valve after use.

Turn can upside down and spray for 5 seconds. This helps prevent the spray tip from clogging.

10. Read directions thoroughly.

Before beginning your project, be sure to read the directions on the can.

Thereafter, if the project is a car, do you know how to paint a car? 7 steps to paint a car:

1. Find a suitable place to perform the work. You will need a place with excellent ventilation, minimal dust, good lighting, electricity, and room to work around the vehicle..

2. Gather the materials and equipment you will need to do the job. See "Things You'll Need" for a complete list, but here is a general outline:

①Painting equipment

②Paint

③Sanding and polishing tools and supplies

④Safety equipment

3. Remove rust and repair any dents you do not want to be visible when the painting is complete.

4. Remove any chrome or plastic trim which can be taken off easily and replace later. Much of the body panel moldings used on cars can be snapped off and snapped back on easily, but if a gentle attempt to remove it is not successful, do not try to force it off.

5. Sand the paint either to the bare metal, the original primer, or at least sufficiently for the new paint to adhere to. How much you choose to sand is up to you, but the best results will require removing the paint down to bare metal.

6. Clean all surfaces thoroughly, using mineral spirits or denatured alcohol to make sure no oils is on the car.

7. Use masking tape and paper to cover all surfaces not to be painted. The surfaces including the glass, window trim; door handles, mirrors, and grills. Make sure that there are no holes in the masking tape and paper that will allow overspray to get through. Covering your garage with plastic is also a good idea to avoid permanently coloring the whole room.

Follow these steps of spray paint you can paint the projects yourselves, whatever color you prefer, and wherever you want to paint. It is same with car painting. Doing it after these steps, you can do well in car paint.