Car Paint Preparation Hyattsville MD

Whether amateur or pro, few collector-car restorers paint their own vehicles. Paint is so important to the overall visual impact of the car that it's usually better left to the pros. Here we'll show you the proper way to prepare a collector car for a show-quality paint job in Hyattsville, detailing the materials used and providing some hints on how the pros do such a good job.

Local Companies

Washington Tires
(202) 269-5580
720 Rhode Island Ave NE
Washington, DC
S&P Auto Repair Service
(202) 269-4238
920 Girard Se NE
Washington, DC
District Line Auto Service
(202) 291-4749
7825 Georgia Av NW
Washington, DC
AIM Auto Repair
(202) 234-1686
601 Rhode Island Ave N.W.
Washington, DC
A A Auto
202-390-0401
311 K St NW
Washington, DC
PRESTIGE COLLISION
301-595-0700
11228 BALTIMORE AV
BELTSVILLE, MD
PRESTIGE COLLISION AUTO SERVICES,LLC
301-595-0700
11228 BALTIMORE AVE
BELTSVILLE, MD
Nu-Pro Mobile Auto Glass
202-544-0544
611 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington, DC
DP Auto Service
(202) 966-0408
4940 Connecticut Ave
Washington, DC
Watergate Exxon
(202) 338-7739
2708 Virginia Ave NW
Washington, DC

Provided By:

Whether amateur or pro, few collector-car restorers paint their own vehicles. Paint is so important to the overall visual impact of the car that it's usually better left to the pros. Here we'll show you the proper way to prepare a collector car for a show-quality paint job, detailing the materials used and providing some hints on how the pros do such a good job.

The first rule of thumb for a trouble-free paint job is to use the same brand of paint and paint products throughout the entire process. Never mix brands or your paint might literally fall off the surface of the vehicle.

Most automotive paint manufacturers have color-matching tables and computers that quickly match old colors to today's new high-tech paints. Consult the manufacturer one-on-one for each exact painting situation because conditions are never the same from car to car—let the experts call the match. Since we are using a metallic paint (1970 GM Lucerne Blue), we must use a basecoat/clearcoat urethane combination. For non-metallic finishes, a single-stage urethane paint may be used.

Author: Jim McGowan

2000-2009 autoMedia.com Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Click here to read more from autoMedia.com

Featured Local Company

Washington Tires

(202) 269-5580
720 Rhode Island Ave NE
Washington, DC
http://www.washingtontires.net

Related Articles
- Auto Spray Painting Hyattsville MD
Try a few sprays on some cardboard first to be sure you don't get any squirts or blobs, and the paint is spraying evenly. Don't forget to shake the can for at least two or three minutes so it is well mixed, or you won't get an even color.
- Automobile Paint Colors Hyattsville MD
- Guide to Painting Cars Hyattsville MD
- Getting Your Vehicle Painted Hyattsville MD
- Spray Paint Cars Hyattsville MD
- Car Rust Prevention Hyattsville MD
- Automotive Paint Hyattsville MD
- Vehicles Paint Hyattsville MD
- Making Vehicles Paint Repair With Warranty Hyattsville MD
- Touching Up Rust Spots Hyattsville MD
Related Articles
- Auto Spray Painting Hyattsville MD
Try a few sprays on some cardboard first to be sure you don't get any squirts or blobs, and the paint is spraying evenly. Don't forget to shake the can for at least two or three minutes so it is well mixed, or you won't get an even color.
- Automobile Paint Colors Hyattsville MD
- Guide to Painting Cars Hyattsville MD
- Getting Your Vehicle Painted Hyattsville MD
- Spray Paint Cars Hyattsville MD
- Car Rust Prevention Hyattsville MD
- Automotive Paint Hyattsville MD
- Vehicles Paint Hyattsville MD
- Making Vehicles Paint Repair With Warranty Hyattsville MD
- Touching Up Rust Spots Hyattsville MD
Related Local Events
International Auto Show-Baltimore
Dates: 2/11/2010 - 2/14/2010
Location: Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, MD
View Details

National Parking Association 58th Annual Convention
Dates: 10/12/2009 - 10/15/2009
Location: Gaylord National Resort and Convention Centre
National Harbor, MD
View Details

Rss   Delicious   Digg   Add To My Yahoo   Add To My Google   Bookmark   Search Plugin

Topics:
Advertising Family Home Services Real Estate Resources
Business Services Fashion Industrial Goods & Services Retail & Consumer Services
Career Financial Services Insurance Software
Cars Food & Beverage Internet Technology
Computer Hardware Franchise Legal Telecommunications
Construction Health Miscellaneous Trade Shows
Education Holidays Nightlife Travel
Entertainment Home Appliances Online Database Weddings
Environmental Home Electronics Pets World History