When it comes to car paint repair, any automotive professional in Australia will advise the same thing – it is all about surface preparation. Whether you are re-spraying the whole vehicle or repairing a chip, preparing the paintwork is as important as applying the actual paint. It also plays a big part in the quality of your end result. We will guide you through some hints to help you prepare like a professional.

Cutting

Cutting is removing thin layers of paint using an abrasive compound. Cutting can be done as a preparation step before applying paint. There are different types of compounds used and each one has a different cutting power. If you are not sure which one to use then you should just ask your supplier for advice.

Sanding

Sanding involves removing the top layer paint on your car using abrasive materials. Your mobile car paint repair specialist should do it right to achieve the best results for your car. Depending on the paint job, sanding can be done either by an electric orbital sander or sandpaper and you will need to use different grades of sandpaper depending on the paint job.

Priming

This is an essential step in car painting when the surface to be painted is metallic. You will need to do priming before applying any colour or topcoat. Priming is important since it seals the surface and creates a protective layer, creating the ideal car surface for your colour coat paint to stick to. Consider using high build primers because they contain high solid-content which help in smoothing any imperfections on the metal.

Choose the right paint

If you want to achieve an excellent car paint repair result then you need to choose the right paint. Whether you are painting your vehicle a different colour or matching the existing colour, you will need to choose the correct shade and quality.