What is the process of full vehicle painting?
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The process of full vehicle painting is: 1. Remove oil stains and rust from the body surface, degrease the surface of plastic parts, and keep the car surface clean; 2. Use zinc-based phosphating liquid to phosphorate the body surface, then rinse with clean water, wait for the body to dry before painting; 3. Pay attention to air pressure and nozzle size during spraying, ensuring the car paint surface is even and smooth; 4. After painting, drive the vehicle into a paint baking room to dry quickly and solidify the paint. The methods for car paint maintenance are: 1. Wash the car after the engine has cooled down; 2. Reduce exposure to direct sunlight; 3. Clean stains on the body promptly; 4. Rinse with clean water after rain to avoid acid rain corrosion; 5. Apply wax or glaze sealing.
When I refurbished my old car and gave it a full paint job, the first step was to thoroughly wash it clean, using a water gun to rinse off the mud and dust, followed by polishing the body surface with professional cleaning agents. The sanding process was quite tiring—using sandpaper or a machine to remove the old paint layers and rust marks, ensuring the metal base was exposed. After sanding, all residual dust had to be cleaned off, leaving not a single speck behind. Then, a primer coat was sprayed as a base layer to help the subsequent paint adhere more firmly. Once dried, the topcoat—the actual car color—was applied in two or three even layers. Finally, a clear coat protective layer was added for gloss, and the car was moved into a baking room to dry and cure, usually waiting one or two days before taking it out for manual polishing and smoothing. The entire process required attention to detail, with a dust-free environment to avoid bubbles or unsightly dirt spots on the paint. When I did it myself, I found patience and following the steps meticulously were key, and choosing the right painting tools helped avoid material waste.
