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Hi guys,

I’m painting my car myself , the bumper and little scratches, I only used one can of spray so far, but do I need more base coat for the prime patches to go away or?

Any suggestions please

I think I’m beginning to understand the process better, please guys correct me if I’m wrong

So first off , properly sand the basecoat a bit using 400-grit and smoothen it using 800-1,500 grit sandpaper

Then, re-tape the nonsense I did initially and do it properly

Then, ensure the prime is fully covered by the Basecoat which is an off white color

Then apply the mid-coat until you get the desired color, (I think I understand the use of mid-coat now, so essentially the mid-coat is the pearl and it sort of darkens the off white basecoat) so the more mid-coat you apply the darker the area.

So in essence the mid-coat might be the most technical and difficult stage

Then lastly , apply the clear coat to the area

Please guys scrutinize my steps and process .

Was charged $2,000 to do this but so far have spent $397 on materials, and gotten 3 extra cans of both base coat, mid coat and clear coat

Also , I’m not spraying half of the car only the affected little areas . Not going beyond these areas , the car’s original paint is still perfectly intact.

I’m I on the right track ?

Realteeyee123:
I’m I on the right track ?

Great job,i am not an expert on this field but i think you will get better video lessons on youtube.I am also have interest in DIY painting of car. I am doing my car paint by myself.

empron:
Great job,i am not an expert on this field but i think you will get better video lessons on youtube.I am also have interest in DIY painting of car. I am doing my car paint by myself.

Nice though I’m not painting the whole car, just the front and back bumper and a door . And it’s not the whole section of those places, just a spot

Realteeyee123:
Nice though I’m not painting the whole car, just the front and back bumper and a door . And it’s not the whole section of those places, just a spot

Since August 8 you dey paint bumper

Today na August 13

1 week and you neva paint bumper finish..yet you wan use your tongue count teeth

Sellfish:
Since August 8 you dey paint bumper

Today na August 13

1 week and you neva paint bumper finish..yet you wan use your tongue count teeth

My paint finished , had to order extra paint from the United States. But I’m done though