Paint Graphics
on Cars
Contrary to what you might think, much of the time spent detailing a vehicle goes into preparation rather than the painting process itself. Take your time with this preparation and practice a few pieces before you commit yourself to working on your car. Prep your car by washing it thoroughly with soap and water, as well. Creating a graphic for your own car requires a lot of patience and skill, but the more work you put into it the more pride you can have in the end result.
Instructions
1. Spray clay lubricant over the spot that you want your graphic on. Wipe the automotive clay over your car in circular motions to clean it of debris that a simple soap and water bath cannot reach.
2. Tape graphite paper to the back of your graphic with the powdered side is facing out. Tape this graphic to your car with masking tape, and trace over the image with a pencil.
3. Remove the image and the graphite paper. You should now have a sketch of your graphic on your car.
4. Tape masking tape around the outline of your graphic. Be very precise when you do this.
5. Use an airbrush to paint gradients and large blocks of color. Use a synthetic brush to paint details. Let the paint dry.
6. Apply a new coat of paint over areas where the first coat is thin.
