From vintage car restoration to covering a scratch, the one priority that clients always have is a seamless, perfect finish. It doesn’t matter if a car is coated in a matte paint or has the sheen reserved for shiny clean vehicles – a seamless paint job is always the number one thing clients ask for.
Which is why, when it comes to sourcing and supplying car paint, we don’t simply deal in colours and aerosols. Colour matching is as important as application and following the best advice to achieve a seamless finish from nose to tail.
The Process of Finding and Mixing the Right Colour
Every car restoration or repair job starts by finding and mixing the right colour. More often than not, clients know the basic colour they need but are not familiar with the complexity of different shades attributed to different car makes, models, and even ages.
The red of a car is not simply red – it will be the shade of red used by that manufacturer, for that particular model of car, at that particular time. Using the Car Colour Code is the best way to start this process, identifying the best colour before mixing commences.
How is Car Paint Applied?
Once the right car colour has been selected, it’s time for application.
Achieving a seamless finish actually doesn’t start with the application of the paint itself, but rather with the preparation of the surface. Before paint can be applied, the car surface should ideally be sanded and primed with a base coat – stripping back the original layer of colour to keep the paint texture and look consistent.
Once the car is ready for the application of the new layer of paint, you need the right tools. Spraying the paint onto the body of the car is often the best approach to large areas – or you can use more delicate tools for a finer touch-up. Reputable suppliers tend to stock custom colours in both aerosol cans and in touch-up pencil formats, which are ideal for covering over scratches.
Depending on the scale of your paint job, the right tools should make the job easier and help you to achieve the right finish. But is this a task you should take on yourself, or should you outsource it?
Should I Paint my Own Car or Seek Professional Help?
The sourcing and supply of car paint is just one step of a long process. Applying the paint is made infinitely easier with the right tools – but sometimes applying the paint yourself is not an option. In these cases, or if the damage to your car body is more significant and requires professional car repair, experts across Essex can help.
Get in touch to learn more about the Car Colour Code, how to source and purchase car paint, and how to achieve a seamless car body finish using the right application tools and processes.
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