
AUTOCOLOR car painting
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All you need to know about Nexa Autocolor car painting
Introducing the Nexa Autocolor brand
Nexa Autocolor products are renowned for their quality and durability. They meet the needs of automotive specialists.
Nexa Autocolor car paint available at colorbox
Nexa Autocolor car paint is available in a range of colours in the Colorboxcatalogue:
Basecoat or matte base colours:
- White : P990-8900 brilliant white 2L, special white 0.5 L, reduced white 0.5 L.
- Black : reduced Black 0.5 L, Deep Black 2L
- Red : reduced Red Oxide 0.5 L, Magenta 1L, strong Red 1 L
- Blue : royal blue 1L, blue lake 2L, Permanent Blue 1L
- Yellow : reduced yellow Oxide 0.5 L, Golden Yellow 0.5 L etc.
Aluminium paint : P998-8985 Fine bright aluminium 2L
The pearlescent paints P995-PP05 1L
Why is car paint necessary?
Protecting the car
This is where the car's paintwork comes in. It helps to remove old paint or rust stains by covering the vehicle with a new, hard layer of protection.
Improving the car's appearance
Increase your resale value
Tips before painting your car
To achieve a successful car paint job, you need to apply certain preparation tips.
Study the location and timing
It's important to find a suitable location with the right conditions for the job.
The location must :
- Be dry, closed and free from dirt.
- Have good ventilation and sufficient lighting and electricity.
- For temperature : Degrees between 65 and 90. Colder or warmer is not ideal.
For timing :
Once the site is ready, you need to decide when to start work.
- Summer is a good choice.
- For the colder seasons, afternoons are the best option.
Prepare the equipment :
- Basecoat spraygun : A suitable gravity spray gun will help get the job done. For painting, use a basecoat spraygun with an HVLP cap, such as Devilbiss DVI-C-000-13B+ or Satajet X5500 1061887
- Air compressor : It must meet the requirements of your basecoat spraygun. A 60 gallon tank with a 5 to 6 HP compressor is normally ideal for car painting. For minor touch-ups, you can use a 25-35 gallon air compressor.
- Sandpaper and Sanding Block : Sandpapers are useful for sanding the car's exterior before applying paint. They smooth out old paint surfaces and roughen up glossy areas so that the paint can adhere better. Similarly, sanding blocks help to hold sandpapers better for a uniform finish.
Choosing car paint
There are three types of car paint: acrylic, spray and epoxy.
- Acrylic paint is the most common. It is made from acrylic powder and water.
- Spray paint is paint that is sprayed onto the surface to be painted.
- Epoxy paint is a two-component paint that is applied to the surface to be painted. It hardens in the heat.
Safety measures
Safety equipment is compulsory:
Gloves
They are essential for sanding, painting and working with chemicals.
You should use products made of PVC, neoprene or nitrile, but not thin plastic. Colad nitrile gloves 536002
Shoes
It is advisable to wear chemical-resistant boots to protect your feet.
Face mask or respirator
It's true that respirators like the N-95 are simple and available, but they're not enough. Respirators are needed that prevent not only particles but also gases, chemicals and vapours. a protective mask against paint vapours 3M 06942,
A respirator that complies with specified OSHA standards must be used. This will help filter out paint particles that cause lung infections.
Protective goggles
Protective goggles will prevent eye exposure or other serious damage when painting the car.
When using an electric sander, protective goggles will protect your eyes from debris.
Clothing
A 3M 50198L disposable paint suit must be worn.
Nexa Autocolor car painting guarantees high-quality results. For more information about this brand's products, please contact us.