This includes paint in the doorway and crevices of the car.
If part of your paint is cracked and parts aren’t, you still need to sand down the entire car. That way, you’ll get a smooth coat over everything.
If you’re worried about getting particles in your car or your home, wear overalls over your clothes, then take them off and wash them.
Do your best to make even motions and to avoid staying in a certain pattern too long, or you might end up staying in a rut.
It might sound like a long time, but it’s totally worth it for a new, smooth paint job.
If you’re super worried about dust, use paint thinners to wipe down the outside of your car. Wait for the thinners to evaporate before you move onto priming.
You can buy a power sander from most hardware stores for around $40.
To make hand sanding easier, staple a piece of sandpaper to a block of wood so it’s easier to hold onto.
It’s super important to soak your wet-to-dry sandpaper before you use it. Using wet-to-dry sandpaper while it’s dry can scratch your car. Using wet-to-dry sandpaper will give your car a smoother finish than typical sandpaper will.
If you aren’t as worried about getting a smooth coat, you can sand down to the primer instead of the bare metal.
This method works well for surface rust, or rust that hasn’t penetrated all the way through the body of your car. If your car has holes in it from rust, take it to a professional.
Rust converters contain chemicals that react with the rust and convert it into a harmless compound that won’t hurt your car. You can find rust converters at most auto body shops.
