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If you want to have a nice looking finish that will last mare than a day, then you really need to sand it.
If the existing paint job on the car is perfect already, and all you want to do is change the colour, I'd use some 800 then 1000 grit paper very lightly. Be sure that ALL dust is removed (alcohol works well) before painting.
Paint in a dust free environment
Use resiprator and paint suit.
What else can I help you with?
How do you remove latex paint from the exterior of a car?
A sandblaster or sanding disc
Is car sandpaper different from wood sandpaper?
For pure sanding of bondo or metal, No. If you are preping to paint or sanding primer you should use Wet or Dry sandpaper and sand wet.
What removes paint form the exterior of the car?
Paint stripper. Works for both metal and wood for a car sand otherwise surface contaminants will take longer to remove than sanding painting combined.
How to remove paint?
if you are trying to remove paint from the outer body of the car and you are looking to paint it. then start by sanding the outer body down to the bare metal then use your primary then first coat then second coat of paint
Can you repaint an auto body?
Yes you can repaint a car body there is prep work invalved with sanding and fixing rust and dents then there is primer and then the paint
What is drywall coating?
After mudding and sanding, primer is next, then paint.
How do you Paint over oil based paint with oil based paint?
All you need is good preparations: sanding and degreasing.
What is the importance of sanding primer before paint application?
Sanding primer before painting is important because it helps create a smooth surface for the paint to adhere to, improves the paint's durability, and ensures a more professional-looking finish.
When you prime a car do you have to dry sand or wet sand the car before you paint it.?
You really could do either or neither. If your using an epoxy primer sanding is not necessary. If not you could wet or dry sand whichever you prefer. Wet sanding makes for a smoother texture finish and less dust of course.
What are some common causes of blotchy paint and how can it be prevented or fixed?
Blotchy paint can be caused by uneven application, poor quality paint, or improper surface preparation. To prevent blotchy paint, make sure to apply paint evenly, use high-quality paint, and properly prepare the surface by sanding and priming. If blotchy paint occurs, it can be fixed by sanding the surface and applying an additional coat of paint.
I have an old cedar chest that I would like to paint white. Can I paint it after sanding it?
I would use a bonding primer to start out with. Most paint stores carry it. Otherwise start with a oil-based primer, after sanding and wiping clean with a slightly DAMP cloth.
What items are needed to paint car?
PAINT and a Car are the two obvious items. In addition, an application tool. It could be a brush but they tend to give a poor finish. Usually it is a spray gun run by a compressor. Ideally some preparation material such as emery paper or sanding paper is needed too.
