- 1). Purchase supplies. Automotive parts stores and other retailers sell automobile-grade paint as well as professional paint guns. Sometimes you can rent paint guns at rental centers.
- 2). Follow the paint manufacturer's instructions for preparing your car for a new coat of paint; some manufacturers may need you to strip off old paint and "prime" it by using gray primer paint, while others do not require that step. Also, be sure the car is freshly washed and thoroughly dry before painting.
- 3). Tape up the car. Using sheets of the brown painting paper, tape over the windows, mirrors, head and tail lights, wheels and any parts you do not want painted (such as chrome fixtures).
- 4). Ready the paint and paint gun. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for loading the paint gun's reservoir and getting it prepared to paint.
- 5). Don your gear. Wear safety goggles and a breathing mask to prevent inhaling paint or getting it in your eyes.
- 6). Paint the car evenly, using broad, sweeping motions. Use left-right motions whenever possible. Do not saturate it since that will make the paint run.
- 7). Enclose the car in a warm, dry space such as a garage while it dries to prevent dirt, insects or other debris from ruining your hard work. You can use one or more heat lamps to speed the process along.
- 8). Remove the paper and tape from your dry car. Only remove the tape and paint after you've inspected the car and are happy with the results.
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