If you are considering painting a vehicle or having a professional do it, there are a lot of things to consider. Painting a vehicle is a serious decision and there are several things to plan out before starting the process. Time, cost, and equipment make up a lot of the considerations that should be thought about before painting a car. Auto Body Specialties is Connecticut based auto body parts supplier. If you are reading this article because you are considering a restoration project and painting is one of the projects involved, check out our inventory of auto body parts to help you complete the process.

Things to Consider When Painting a Vehicle

1.Is it worth painting my car?

Ask yourself this question before starting. If your car is not worth the time you need to put into it for repainting, you may want to reconsider the project. Check the value of the vehicle you are painting before making this decision. Most professional painters go by this rule of thumb: you should forgo the project if it costs as much as 25% of the car’s value.

2.What type of paint should I use on my car?

Think about the type of paint you want before starting the job. Considerations when picking paint may include color, quality, cost, and level of prep work. Always remember that you get what you pay for. Low quality, cheap paint may peel and not last as long as more expensive, high-quality paint.

3.How do I pick the color of paint for my car?

Should I change the color of my car’s paint or simply retouch the same color. A complete paint color change is a big decision and will add to the cost. In fact, it can be double the cost. The reason for this is that when you repaint the vehicle the same color, you can just paint the parts that are exposed to the weather. The hidden parts that don’t get hit by the sun or rain may look fine if you have to touch them up. This is not the case when you apply a brand-new color.

4.Prepping for painting a vehicle.

There are several different opinions on what constitutes a good prep job before painting. A good prep job always leads to a good paint job. A good paint prep job involves removing as many things as possible so there is less of a possibility of visible line between painted parts and unpainted parts. A bad prep job may involve simply putting paper and masking tape over the parts of the vehicle that aren’t getting painted. You’ll also have to remember to sand. Sanding is an endless prep job but well worth because the paint will be better with every hour that is spent on it.