Small scratches, cracks or a slight cloudiness of the car's coating can be completely eliminated by yourself, for this you just need to touch up the body. In this case, it is very important to choose a paint that exactly matches the color of the main coating. But if you succeed, the rest will not be difficult.
It is necessary
- - solvent;
- - "Sadolin";
- - polishing compound;
- - two-component putty;
- - sanding paper (fine and coarse);
- - primer;
- - paint in an aerosol can;
- - cotton rags;
- - paper;
- - hairdryer.
Instructions
Step 1
Thoroughly wash the car body using degreasing agents (even several times), clean the surface from dirt and dust. Then dry the area to be painted using an industrial or conventional hair dryer with a directed stream of hot air (up to 90 ° C).
Step 2
If you need to touch up difficult places, at the joints of body parts or near rubber gaskets, disassemble the body and paint separately. Or protect the rest of the surfaces with paper stencils, sticking them with adhesive tape or petroleum jelly.
Step 3
Sand the defective area with a fine-grained abrasive paper. See if the coating is damaged to metal. If so, remove not only the enamel layer, but also the primer. If minor repairs to the car body are required, remove only the paint.
Step 4
Please note that the edges around the perimeter must be putty so that the transition between the damaged and undamaged areas cannot be felt by touch. Rinse the area again with degreaser and wipe with a soft cotton cloth.
Step 5
If you have sanded the repair area to metal, cover it with a primer, then dry within the time indicated on the package. Please note that such work can only be carried out at a temperature of 18-22º.
Step 6
If the hole is deep, putty it, but try to make the layer as small as possible. The thicker the layer, the more likely it will crack in the future.
Step 7
Sand the dried filler with fine sandpaper and rinse with water. Examine the surface - it should be perfectly smooth. Otherwise, repeat the filling.
Step 8
Take a spray paint and spray on the surface of the body in a thin layer. Wait until dry (usually 15-20 minutes at room temperature) and repeat until the defective spot is the perfect color. For good corrosion protection, at least 3 coats of paint are required.
Step 9
If you apply paint with a brush, make sure that no pieces of hair from the brush stick to the surface - such defects in the body not only create an unmarketable look, but can also become centers of corrosion.
Step 10
Sand the surface with sanding paste, cover with polishing paste. Rinse with water and wipe with a swab dipped in wax polish.
