How to change the color of my car

By aesthetic functions or, also, to cover small scratches, changing the color of the car is a good option. We must know that it is a difficult process to perform if we want it to be well, so it is best to leave it in the hands of specialists if we are not very sure. In addition, we must communicate the change to the DGT and our insurance company. In any case, so that you know in detail what is required, in how we change the color of my car .

You will need to:
  • Water
  • Soap
  • Sponge
  • Plastics
  • Scotch tape
  • Paint gun
  • Painting
  • Glasses
  • Gloves
  • Mask
Steps to follow:

one

We will start cleaning the car in depth, especially on the outside, removing all the dirt that may have been embedded in the paint ; but also on the inside.

two

Next, what we have to do to change the color of the car is to disassemble all those parts that we will paint separately or that do not need to be colored. Basically, it's about the lights, license plates, the bumper and the boot lid.

3

Taking advantage of the fact that we are going to change the color of the car, we will check the small scratches that may be on the bodywork.

4

Then, what we have to do is to cover with plastics the windows of the car, the wheels and other areas of the body that we do not want to paint. With adhesive tape we will hold these plastics. Before beginning to paint, we will check that everything has been protected correctly.

5

Then begins the process of painting the car, which must be done with a suitable gun. The person who is going to give the new color to the vehicle has to be protected properly, with gloves, mask to avoid inhaling toxins and glasses.

6

Once the bodywork is painted and dried, we will proceed to paint the parts that we have disassembled and that need it, basically the trunk lid and some other small piece that will vary depending on the model of our car.

7

When everything is dry, we remove the protective plastics and put the pieces that had been disassembled. We must not forget to inform the Directorate General of Traffic about the change of color of our car, as well as our insurance company.

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Check the article How to take care of the car paint to keep it in good conditions.