How to use Spray Paint

Prep and Paint Instructions

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GETTING STARTED

Clean the area with dish soap and water, dry completely and use prep-all solvent if wax, grease or oil based substances are present.

If Bondo Work is Needed ( Dents, Scratches into the Metal )

1)  Sand the affected area with 80 Grit SandPaper to prepare for Bondo and Primer.

2)  Using a Spreader, apply Bondo over the damaged area as directed.

3)  Sand The area smooth with 150 Grit Sandpaper

4)  Use a high build Primer to fill any surface imperfections and scratches.

a)  Apply 3 Coats, wait 10 minutes between each coat.

b)  Sand smooth with 400 Grit sandpaper

5)  Base Coat - Apply as many coats as needed to thoroughly cover the area, leaving 10 minutes between each coat. Make sure it looks uniform and even.

6)  If applying a Tricoat you will receive two paints, one a Base coat and one a Mid Coat.  Apply coats of each starting with the base coat one at a time until the desired pearl effect is reached.

7)  After the last layer has dried for at least 15 minutes, Apply 3 coats of Clearcoat waiting 15 minutes between each coat. Apply the clear coat to the entire panel section for a more consistent finish.

8) Leave the clear coat 8 hours to completely dry.  

If Primer is Needed ( Painting on Bondo )

1)  The area with 150 Grit Sandpaper

2)  Use a high build Primer to fill any surface imperfections and scratches.

a)  Apply 3 Coats, wait 10 minutes between each coat.

b)  Sand smooth with 400 Grit sandpaper

3)  Base Coat - Apply as many coats as needed to thoroughly cover the area, leaving 10 minutes between each coat. Make sure it looks uniform and even.

4)  If applying a Tricoat you will receive two paints, one a Base coat and one a Mid Coat.  Apply coats of each starting with the base coat one at a time until the desired pearl effect is reached.

5)  After the last layer has dried for at least 15 minutes, Apply 3 coats of Clearcoat waiting 15 minutes between each coat. Apply the clear coat to the entire panel section for a more consistent finish.

6)  Leave the clear coat alone for 8 hours to completely dry in a dust free environment.

 

If Primer is Needed ( Painting on New Plastic)
  1. Scuff Entire surface with Scotch-Brite Gray Hand Pad To Promote better Adhesion.

  2. Apply a Few light coats of Adhesion Promoter.

  3. Apply 3-4 Coats of you OEM Color matched Paint from The touch up Shop.
  4. Apply 2-3 Coats of 2K Clearcoat.

No Primer is Needed ( Painting over Paint )

1)  Sand area smooth with 400 Grit sandpaper

2)  Base Coat - Apply as many coats as needed to thoroughly cover the area, leaving 10 minutes between each coat. Make sure it looks uniform and even.

3)  If applying a Tricoat you will receive two paints, one a Base coat and one a Mid Coat.  Apply coats of each starting with the base coat one at a time until the desired pearl effect is reached.

4)  After the last layer has dried for at least 15 minutes, Apply 3 coats of Clearcoat waiting 15 minutes between each coat. Apply the clear coat to the entire panel section for a more consistent finish.
5)  Leave the clear coat alone for 8 hours to completely dry in a dust free environment.