Beginners guide to painting

What is the first step in preparing a car door for painting?

• Applying primer

• Applying a skim coat

• Stripping to bare metal

• Masking off areas

What should be used to identify highs and lows on the panel?

• Masking tape

• Primer

• A skim coat

• A guide coat

What is the purpose of using a guide coat during sanding?

• To protect the metal

• To prevent rust

• To identify sanding marks

• To fill in low spots

What percentage of the skim coat is expected to be removed during sanding?

• About 100%

• About 80%

• About 50%

• About 30%

What is used to ensure even coverage before applying primer?

• Guide coat

• Tack cloth

• Skim coat

• Masking paper

What is the mixing ratio for the epoxy paint used?

• 1 to 1

• 2 to 1

• 4 to 1

• 3 to 1

How should the epoxy primer be applied to ensure proper coverage?

• With a small fan pattern

• In two full wet coats

• Without using a filter

• In a single heavy coat

What is the correct sequence of steps for applying the urethane primer surfacer?

• Spray, mix, strain, and fill the gun

• Fill the gun, mix, strain, and spray

• Strain, mix, spray, and fill the gun

• Mix, strain, fill the gun, and spray

What should be done if color is cut through during the color sanding process?

• Apply a new base coat

• Touch it up with some base coat

• Start over with primer

• Leave it as is

What is the final step in achieving a showroom shine?

• Wet sanding

• Buffing

• Applying clear coat

• Applying base coat