8 Steps to Prepare Your Car for

Painting to Ensure a Job Well Done!

 Why Paint Work is the Most
Important Step?

• If you rush, car will look like a mess.

• End result will depend on the preparation &

the way you paint it.

8 Steps to Prepare Your Car for

• 90% of the time is spent in preparations

• 10% is spent on painting.

Painting to Ensure a Job Well Done!
 8 Steps to Prepare Your Car for
Painting

1. Declutter
2. Washing
3. Wipe it Clean
4. Check Surface Quality
5. Sanding
6. Removing Rust
7. Tape and Masking
8. Applying Primer
 1. Declutter 2. Washing

Remove the items Wash the car before

which you don’t wish you start with the
to paint painting.
 4. Check Surface
3. Wipe it Clean Quality

Use a wax and Scratches, dents, or rock

grease remover to chips look even worse if
wipe your car clean. painted.
 5. Tape and 6. Removing Rust
Masking

An automotive tape Smallest amount of rust

or painters masking can spread and damage
will make a huge the complete paint.
difference in the final
result.
 7. Sanding 8. Applying Primer

Sand it with a soft Apply two to three coats

500-grit Scotch-Brite of primer on the entire
pad. car once you finish with
sanding.
 THANK YOU
Presentation Reference : A&G Customs - Steps to Prepare Your Car for Painting