Nothing looks better than a freshly painted vehicle. Unfortunately, the appearance of the auto body parts gets degraded due to its wear and tear. The normal wear tear is generally caused by weather, sand and debris accumulation which causes the plastic parts of the car to look worn out and damaged.

To regain the new look of the auto body parts by getting them painted with a fresh coat. In case you plan to repaint the plastic car parts, you ought to be careful and follow proper techniques to ensure a long-lasting finish.

Anxious to know more about the auto body part painting? Read the following tips before you get started with plastic car part painting.

      I.         Isolate the Auto Body Parts you’ll be working on:

It’s essential to identify the type of plastic auto part you will be working on. Generally, there are two types of plastic used in auto parts; thermoset and thermoplastic. To ensure minimum damage to other parts of the vehicle, you can either remove the parts from the vehicle or tape off the surrounding areas. Taping the surrounding car parts will create a barrier between the rest of the vehicle and the parts that require painting.

    II.         Preparation of the Plastic Painting Surface:

Before initializing the process of plastic part painting, significantly prepare a surface for painting. Surface preparation varies according to the auto body parts. Previously painted parts should be free from paint and the areas with dents or scratches should be made smooth.

Not only this, every part that requires painting must be sanded properly. Sanding soothes the painting surface, making it free from imperfections and creates more surface area. Proper sanding and thorough cleaning of the surface and provides long-lasting results.

  III.         Use Appropriate Sandpaper:

Sanding no doubt provides a smooth surface, yet it can be the worst mistake in surface preparation. Aggressive or coarse sandpapers should be avoided as they tend to damage the plastic surface of the auto body parts. Sanding the unclean parts of the car may result in serious problems. In addition, abrasive pads with sand paste should be used as they are specifically designed for plastic car parts.

  IV.         Application of Adhesives after Car Painting Course:

Using a plastic adhesion promoter after the painting process is a key for successful and long-lasting plastic auto body painting. Plastic adhesive products are strong chemicals and it is wise to use them on bare, clean and raw plastic surfaces. It is pointless to use adhesives over primers and other car treatments as they tend to damage the auto body parts.

    V.         A Clean Workplace to Paint the Car Parts:

As dust and other contaminants in the air tend to stick with the primer, it is significant to work in a clean and clear environment. Also ensure that the room is dry and warm, as the presence of humidity affects the ability of the paint to dry quickly and may result in the improper finishing of the auto body parts.

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Auto body part painting is beneficial for regaining the original look of the car parts and hence calls for the application of expert techniques to relish the painting job with great perfection. Click here to learn the basic tips on plastic car parts painting.