How to Apply Racing Stripes to an Older Car
Identify the type of stripes you would like to apply, look at pictures of cars on eBay or other web sites., The car should be in the shade and the temperature less than 90F., Wash and dry the car. , Use prep wipe to remove grease and wax. , Apply...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Identify the type of stripes you would like to apply
Look closely at the design from all possible perspectives and estimate closely the location, size and orientation of the stripes. -
Step 2: look at pictures of cars on eBay or other web sites.
No wind and good lighting are also necessary ,,,, Use a thin rod like a sanding block to shape the sandpaper. ,, Start the spray on the newspaper adjacent to the painted area, and keep the spray can moving past the opposite end.
DO NOT STOP OR START SPRAYING INSIDE THE PAINTED AREA. ,,,,,, Consider using a good clear-coat protectant over the paint.
Wash and wax. -
Step 3: The car should be in the shade and the temperature less than 90F.
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Step 4: Wash and dry the car.
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Step 5: Use prep wipe to remove grease and wax.
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Step 6: Apply masking tape to outline the area to be painted.
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Step 7: Carefully sand the area to be painted
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Step 8: taking care not to damage the tape.
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Step 9: Use newspaper and tape to mask massively
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Step 10: to protect the rest of the car from overspray.
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Step 11: Spray the area with the primer.
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Step 12: Completely opaque coverage with the primer is not necessary
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Step 13: Wait the required time
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Step 14: usually 30 minutes.
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Step 15: Spray with the color paint
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Step 16: using the same technique as with primer.
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Step 17: Complete opacity will be required; usually three coats will be required
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Step 18: applied 5 or ten minutes apart.
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Step 19: Inspect your job after the last coat and remove all masking before the paint dries.
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Step 20: After the paint has a chance to cure (several days) consider using a rubbing compound to bring down the edges of the stripes.
Detailed Guide
Look closely at the design from all possible perspectives and estimate closely the location, size and orientation of the stripes.
No wind and good lighting are also necessary ,,,, Use a thin rod like a sanding block to shape the sandpaper. ,, Start the spray on the newspaper adjacent to the painted area, and keep the spray can moving past the opposite end.
DO NOT STOP OR START SPRAYING INSIDE THE PAINTED AREA. ,,,,,, Consider using a good clear-coat protectant over the paint.
Wash and wax.
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