Tools for Custom Auto Painting
An automobile's paint job is designed to last for years, but there are times when a new paint job will be required or wanted by the owner. Custom painting can be done to make the automobile unique or to suit your taste. A custom automobile painter must have several tools in order to successfully paint a vehicle.
Automotive Paint Spray Gun
- Sprays on paint smoothly, quickly and effectively.
- Most times can be purchased in a set: topcoat gun, primer gun, touch-up gun. The different guns have different tips.
Airbrush
- Best way to apply paint for a smooth finish.
- Ideal for custom paint jobs and detailed artwork.
Abrasives
- Used to finish surfaces before painting.
- Available in different grits for each surface.
- Available in waterproof for wet sanding applications.
Body Filler and Putty
- Used to fill in dings, dents, holes, rust, seams and cracks in fiberglass before applying paint.
Truck Bed Coatings
- Protects the bed of a truck from items that may be placed inside.
Automotive Refinish Masking Tape
- Used to tape off before painting.
- Should be non adhesive transfer.
- Should be no edge lifting.
Dust Respirators
- Essential to keep the dangerous paint fumes from being inhaled.
Buffing and Polishing Pads
- Used to buff out the paint to make a car's paint job shine.
- Polishing pads are used to apply wax and polish to the car.
Fiberglass and Plastic Repair
- Used to repair plastic or fiberglass items on the vehicle before painting.
- Patch holes in the vehicle's body or cover rust.
High Temperature Paint
- Paint that can withstand high temperatures.
- Many different colors to choose from or mix to make a custom color.
Cleaners
- Items used to clean the car before and after painting.
Resins and Sealers
- Sealers are used to seal interior and exterior body joints.
- Adheres to all surfaces with the exception of acrylic lacquer.
Foams
- Fills in voids, duplicate seams or mute sounds.
- Available in different setting times.