Automotive Painting Techniques and Preparation

This video tutorial by Mark from the Eastwood Company demonstrates how to paint a car in four easy steps. It covers preparation, including stripping to bare metal and cleaning, followed by applying a guide coat and sanding. The process continues with filler application, epoxy primer, and urethane primer. The tutorial concludes with base coat, clear coat application, and final finishing techniques, all while providing tips for achieving professional results even when painting outdoors.

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

• Applying epoxy primer

• Masking the edges

• Stripping down to bare metal

• Applying a guide coat

Why is it important to use masking paper designed for automotive paints?

• It adds a glossy finish

• It is easier to remove

• It prevents paint from bleeding through

• It is cheaper than other papers

What is the purpose of applying a guide coat?

• To identify highs and lows on the panel

• To make the surface shiny

• To add color to the surface

• To protect the surface from dust

What is the recommended pattern for sanding to ensure a level surface?

• Circular pattern

• Straight line pattern

• Crosshatch pattern

• Random pattern

Why should you progressively move up through different grit levels when sanding?

• To use less sandpaper

• To make the surface shiny

• To avoid deep scratches in the base coat

• To save time

What is the purpose of using epoxy primer?

• To provide excellent adhesion to bare metal and body filler

• To protect the surface from water

• To make the surface shiny

• To add color to the surface

What should you do seconds before applying paint to ensure a clean surface?

• Use a tack rag

• Apply a guide coat

• Apply a second layer of primer

• Spray water on the surface

What is the benefit of wet sanding during the finishing process?

• It uses less water

• It is faster than dry sanding

• It keeps the sandpaper clean and provides a finer cut

• It makes the surface shiny

What should you do if you cut through the color back into the primer during sanding?

• Use a paper matchstick or paper towel to touch up with base coat

• Start the process over

• Apply more primer

• Ignore it and continue

What is the final step to achieve a showroom shine after wet sanding?

• Use a tack rag

• Apply a guide coat

• Use a high-quality buffing system

• Apply another coat of paint