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Basic body work part 3: Applying Paint | Articles

Basic body work part 3: Applying Paint | Articles

Modern myth claims that you can paint a car in your driveway for 50 bucks. What they’re not telling you is that it takes hours if not days to make that $50 paint job look even half as good as a professional’s work.

And unless you roll on some tractor enamel sourced from a hardware store, you’re looking at about $200 in automotive-quality paint and supplies before you spray even a single panel. Things are never as cheap or easy as they sound. 

Let’s cut the bull: Painting a car on your own is tough and takes a lot of time. However, we’ve found that if you’re willing to trade off some long hours for money saved, you can still get a great finish without breaking the bank. Here’s how you do it. 

Step 1: Chemistry Class

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