Does Car Painting Require Removing the Original Factory Paint?

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StephanieLee
07/25/25 5:05am
Car painting requires removing the original factory paint. If the existing paint is not treated, the new paint and old paint may separate and peel after blending. Repainting increases the thickness of the paint film, causing the painted area to be higher than the original paint surface. Therefore, the original paint must be cleaned off before applying new paint. Car painting sequence: 1. Remove foreign objects such as asphalt from the car paint to prepare for polishing; 2. Wash the car; 3. Inspect the entire car's paint to confirm whether any parts have been repainted; 4. Use 1500 to 2000 grit 3M sandpaper to treat deeper scratches; 5. Perform the first full-car polishing with a polishing compound; 6. Use a restorer to polish the car again to enhance gloss; 7. Apply coating or glaze sealing.
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