You don't have to prime your car to paint it any color, but it is always better to prime before painting to give the finish coat better adhesion.
painting it over black
You don't prime the paint, you prime what the paint is applied to.
The most expensive car paint is iridescent paint. This paint is very unique because in low light the paint is very dark, like black, but in high light, the paint is the color applied, and is very bright.
You don't prime the paint, you prime what the paint is applied to.
It is better to dye the top rather than painting. Otherwise cripping and cracking will occur. Also it is better to paint from a lighter color to dark (ex. white top to black).
They sell a special black bumper paint at Pep boys-if it's the black plastic type either that or a brand that forms molecular bond like Krylon for plastic
Black paint is cheaper than any other color. In the past engine were painted many different colors.
A white car would appear black under blue light, as the pigments in the white paint do not reflect blue light and therefore absorb it, creating the appearance of black.
Yes, you can paint it yourself or you can take it to a body shop to have it color matched and painted. If you choose to do so, you can get automotive paint to do it yourself.
No, you don't have to - satin black will work well on its own. Another way is to paint the car gloss black first, and this will highlight any imperfections in the preperation. When you have repaired and repainted the problem areas (in gloss) , the whole car can be wet sanded with 800 grit and finished in satin clear, of the same type, (and preferably brand as well ) as the black base-coat.
You paint it with epoxy primer.
If the black gloss is in good condition, there is no need to use primer. Wet sand it with 800 grit, and use wax and grease remover both before and after sanding. Be careful not to sand through the black, and respray the car with either a satin black or a satin clearcoat. Make sure the paint you use is compatible with the existing black paint.