What Are the Steps for Car Painting?

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SanRhett
07/30/25 2:30am
First, use a blower (spray gun) to thoroughly dry any water in the car's crevices, cover areas not to be painted with newspaper, and then begin mixing the paint. Proceed with sanding, mix the sealer primer in the correct ratio and apply it by brushing. Do not skip applying the sealer primer based on non-professional advice. Applying clear coat is slightly more complicated than spraying 1K topcoat because applying too much can easily cause runs. Generally, clear coat is applied in two passes.
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