Preparation

Preparation

Preparation




Clean and degrease the surface.
Carefully remove all dirt, wax, fingerprints, sanding residue etc.
Silicon is removed with thinners or with silicon removal agent suitable for steel plate, galvanized plate or aluminum.

Note! If the panel is not cleaned before priming blistering and rust can develop.

Sand the damaged area to bare metal




Use a low speed rotating grinder and dry sand paper P 80-120.

Sand blast any rust




Use sand blasting equipment to remove rust, particularly in pitting. For further descriptions of sand blasting and sand blasting equipment see Blasting Blasting.

Sand the surrounding area to matt




Sand old paint with P 320-400 sandpaper. Sand down paint edges so that there is a smooth transition from the metal plate to the paint surrounding it.

Blow clean surface




Blow over the whole car with dry, clean compressed air (even for smaller repairs) to remove any excess sanding dust, particles and water.

Mask the surface




Mask around the area that is to be painted. For further description of masking see Masking Masking.

Dry the surface




Dry off and wash the surface with cleaning agent.
Dust and sanding residue should be removed and the surface dry before painting begins.

Note! Do not use drying cloths containing fluff or nylon.

Do not touch sanded and degreased areas. Even hand sweat contains salt which can cause blistering in the finished product.