Car Paint Preparation Midlothian VA

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 Midlothian, detailing the materials used and providing some hints on how the pros do such a good job.

Local Companies

Hough Roadside Service
804-241-7026
PO Box 38411
Richmond, VA
Millers Auto Center
(804) 794-6775
11702 Midlothian Tpke
Midlothian, VA
Gerald's Auto Service & Towing
(434) 455-7996
5023 S Amherst Hwy
Madison Heights, VA
Jack Jr's Towing and Auto Repair
(757) 562-4367
251 S Main St
Franklin, VA
Merchant's Tire & Auto Centers
(540) 942-4116
208 E Broad St
Waynesboro, VA
Penske Auto Centers
(804) 222-4312
4715 Nine Mile Rd
Richmond, VA
Kira's Sedan Services
(540) 657-2060
Stafford, VA
Danno's Auto Repair & Svc
(757) 538-1700
1524 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA
White Tire
(540) 343-1503
2725 Orange Ave NE
Roanoke, VA
Monterey Auto Parts & Garage
(540) 468-2340
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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

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