Your vehicle’s paint job will likely go through many trials and tribulations throughout its life. Many people keep the paint and finish on their cars, saving some money in the process. But while it may be cheaper to do the work if you do it yourself, you may run into a lot of problems that you could run into along the way.
Spray paint has become much more sophisticated and durable in recent decades, however, there are still several problems when applying the paint yourself or deciding to use spray paint. Here are some of the problems, causes, and solutions to common spray paint problems so you don’t mess around in a corner.
Dry spray: dry paint powder that is deposited in all areas that have already been painted. This is likely to happen if the paint dries too quickly or if you try to spray paint with something larger than you should try with a spray can. This dust can also be caused by applying paint too slowly or if the spray can being used is too far from the surface.
The good news is that this can be fixed quite easily with a fine grit sandpaper, but it may also require compounding and polishing afterwards. A refinish will likely also be needed to add shine.
Blisters – Blisters are bubbles or swellings in the paint where there is supposed to be nothing between the paint and the car. This occurs when a solvent, dirt, or moisture gets between the barrier between the paint and the car’s surface.
Unfortunately, getting rid of blisters requires sanding and repainting of the car, often down to bare metal. Having a clean and dry surface is essential to make sure you don’t have these unfortunate, ugly marks on your car.
Runs and Sags – When the coating does not adhere evenly to the surface, it is likely to run or warp in the finish. They pretty much ruin the look of anything painted, but if you can catch it before it dries, you can get rid of it by brushing it off with a camel hair brush and repainting and repainting. Sags can occur when you are painting too slow or if the temperature of the part you are working with is too high or too cold to allow for proper bonding.
Spray painting your vehicle is something you should only try if you have the time and energy to make sure it is done right – many things can go wrong when working with such materials.
