Why do you buy a new car mirror just because the casing looks old, worn, or scratched we buy new door moldings for the same reason? You can make your car look as good as new with automotive reconditioning, which is the better and cheaper way to go. The steps are very easy to do.
Car mirrors and door moldings begin to look unsightly when they are crying out for a new paint job. Door moldings can come in different colors. Sometimes they are the color of the car; sometimes they are a black trim color. The moldings are on the side of the car and they often get scratched themselves.
But there's no need to spend a week at a body shop. We can fix the problems with the same process we do a bumper repairing. First, we clean the area to be repaired and mask the adjacent parts to prevent overspray. We must make sure to match the proper color before sanding into the damaged area. Then we sand and repair the scratched or damaged area. Finally, after priming and repainting it, we apply clear coat to the repair area twice for a beautiful long-lasting finish.
Car mirrors usually get scratched by people walking by or other incidents. Car mirrors fall under the same category as door moldings so the repair process is the same. Be aware that we are talking here about the mirror cover: not the actual glass but the structure that encases the mirror. People often think they need to buy a new mirror instead of realizing that it can be fixed. Usually what they do is just leave it, so they sometimes have had a scratched mirror for years. They don't think it's worth replacing it or getting it fixed as they feel it's a real hassle to go to a body shop.
We can do it our selves at lower price and in much less time. Here are the exact steps to take.
Car mirrors and door moldings begin to look unsightly when they are crying out for a new paint job. Door moldings can come in different colors. Sometimes they are the color of the car; sometimes they are a black trim color. The moldings are on the side of the car and they often get scratched themselves.
But there's no need to spend a week at a body shop. We can fix the problems with the same process we do a bumper repairing. First, we clean the area to be repaired and mask the adjacent parts to prevent overspray. We must make sure to match the proper color before sanding into the damaged area. Then we sand and repair the scratched or damaged area. Finally, after priming and repainting it, we apply clear coat to the repair area twice for a beautiful long-lasting finish.
Car mirrors usually get scratched by people walking by or other incidents. Car mirrors fall under the same category as door moldings so the repair process is the same. Be aware that we are talking here about the mirror cover: not the actual glass but the structure that encases the mirror. People often think they need to buy a new mirror instead of realizing that it can be fixed. Usually what they do is just leave it, so they sometimes have had a scratched mirror for years. They don't think it's worth replacing it or getting it fixed as they feel it's a real hassle to go to a body shop.
We can do it our selves at lower price and in much less time. Here are the exact steps to take.
- Clean area with prep sol or a similar product,
2. Wet sand light Scratches with 320 wet sand paper, if scratches are really deep you may want to use 220 or 180 wet sand paper.
3. Once sanded you will need to dry the area, from the water, then mask the area that you are gong to prime, repeat step 1. before priming. prime the area, for small areas, all you need is a spray can of lacquer I use lacquer because it dries the fastest, you can use enamel if that is what you prefer,
4. Once area has dried if you do not see any scratches from before you are ready to wet sand with 400 to get that smooth look so when painting the 320 scratches do not show up after painting .
5.Unmask area, dry it form sanding, then remask the panel or mirror molding what ever it is that you are going to paint, if it is a door then you will want to mask off the back quarter panel, and front fender, if it is a bumper you will mask off the header panel, both fenders sometimes depending on the car or truck the hood.
6. After masking the areas that need masking, "repeat step 1" this step is important because a surface needs to be free of grease and dirt that can come from touching the surface when masking
7.Now take a tack cloth and gently wipe over surface, you are ready to paint I prefer using a base coat paint and put clear over the top for best results, take the spray can that best matches your collar," your first coat needs to be a dust coat",
wait a few minutes to dry.
8. Second coat you will put on wetter just enough so it shines do not over do it or it will run and cause you more work, the way I paint is I start with the spray can facing away from the area the bring the nozzle toward the panel in a even sweeping motion about 6 inches away,over lapping buy half, you will need to put on at least 4 coats of paint waiting for each layer to dry to the touch so you can tack each layer to keep the dirt off the surface.
9. Now you are ready to clear coat over the base coat that was applied, 1st. tack area
Your first coat of clear needs to be a dust coat, 2nd. apply the clear so it shines waiting for about 5 minutes in between each coat apply 5 or 6 coats because when your done clearing you will want to buff the panel to get the best look.
10. You can turn any grinder into a buffer all you need is the parts to do it wet sand with 2000 grit wet sand paper lightly, only places that you will sand a lot on will be places were there are dirt spots you will how ever sand the whole panel but lightly, Remember when buffing to keep off the sharp edges or tips of body lines because you do not want to buff through.
Well that is it your car will look brand new If you need any help on advice, you can email me with your questions I have been a body man/ painter for over 30 years so I know I can help. info@johnnywheelock.com
Since you are a do it your self kind of person like me let me suggest you to,
Register at AutoZone.com & Get Your Free Repair Manual Today! clickhere
They also have great tips on painting cars
3. Once sanded you will need to dry the area, from the water, then mask the area that you are gong to prime, repeat step 1. before priming. prime the area, for small areas, all you need is a spray can of lacquer I use lacquer because it dries the fastest, you can use enamel if that is what you prefer,
4. Once area has dried if you do not see any scratches from before you are ready to wet sand with 400 to get that smooth look so when painting the 320 scratches do not show up after painting .
5.Unmask area, dry it form sanding, then remask the panel or mirror molding what ever it is that you are going to paint, if it is a door then you will want to mask off the back quarter panel, and front fender, if it is a bumper you will mask off the header panel, both fenders sometimes depending on the car or truck the hood.
6. After masking the areas that need masking, "repeat step 1" this step is important because a surface needs to be free of grease and dirt that can come from touching the surface when masking
7.Now take a tack cloth and gently wipe over surface, you are ready to paint I prefer using a base coat paint and put clear over the top for best results, take the spray can that best matches your collar," your first coat needs to be a dust coat",
wait a few minutes to dry.
8. Second coat you will put on wetter just enough so it shines do not over do it or it will run and cause you more work, the way I paint is I start with the spray can facing away from the area the bring the nozzle toward the panel in a even sweeping motion about 6 inches away,over lapping buy half, you will need to put on at least 4 coats of paint waiting for each layer to dry to the touch so you can tack each layer to keep the dirt off the surface.
9. Now you are ready to clear coat over the base coat that was applied, 1st. tack area
Your first coat of clear needs to be a dust coat, 2nd. apply the clear so it shines waiting for about 5 minutes in between each coat apply 5 or 6 coats because when your done clearing you will want to buff the panel to get the best look.
10. You can turn any grinder into a buffer all you need is the parts to do it wet sand with 2000 grit wet sand paper lightly, only places that you will sand a lot on will be places were there are dirt spots you will how ever sand the whole panel but lightly, Remember when buffing to keep off the sharp edges or tips of body lines because you do not want to buff through.
Well that is it your car will look brand new If you need any help on advice, you can email me with your questions I have been a body man/ painter for over 30 years so I know I can help. info@johnnywheelock.com
Since you are a do it your self kind of person like me let me suggest you to,
Register at AutoZone.com & Get Your Free Repair Manual Today! clickhere
They also have great tips on painting cars
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