Like New Car Body Paint Service in HCM

The car's exterior is always an important factor that determines not only the appearance but also the value of the car. Over time, the paint layer gradually fades, scratches or peels due to environmental factors such as sun, rain or impact. To restore the original beauty as well as renew the appearance of your beloved car, car body painting service has become popular and is chosen by many car owners.

The process of painting the entire car body requires meticulousness and professionalism from reputable auto paint workshops. First, the car will be completely dismantled of exterior details such as grille, bumper, rearview mirrors, headlights, etc. to create a complete body. Next, technicians will sandblast or use chemicals to completely remove the old paint layer.

After the car body is thoroughly cleaned, a new paint spraying process will be carried out. Depending on the needs of the car owner, you can choose the same original paint color or a new color. Car paint is often divided into many layers such as primer, main color paint and gloss coat. In particular, with modern paint spraying technology, the paint layer will be sprayed evenly, smoothly and adhere well to the metal surface.

Finally, after the new paint layer has completely dried, the exterior details will be reassembled, and the entire body of the car will be polished to complete the repainting process. With a professional process, the car owner will own a brand new car with an eye-catching appearance, increasing pride and value when used.

Let's follow the process paint the whole body of the car Most detailed at Garage Thanh Phong Auto!

Vehicle Reception

When receiving the car, the painters need to carefully examine the surface, mark the area to be treated with a brush, fully exchange customer requirements to best deal.

Many technical brothers often skip this step in the car painting process. You take the car and confidently rebuild it as new. However, many guests have different requirements. Therefore, it is best that you need to record all the requirements of the guests to handle.

Surface Preparation Sanding

Surface preparation is extremely important in automotive paint process. If the surface is not cleaned and polished, the paint will not be beautiful. Surface preparation consists of the following steps:

• Grinding and unloading paint: Using P80 rough sand to remove paint all the areas with abrasions, impact of anvil.
• Eyelid surgery and eyelid lowering: Using P120 rough - P180 grinding at the eyelid area at least 10mm, creating adhesion for the next steps. Note, it is necessary to rub the surface wide enough to prepare the matit residue.
• Surface cleaning: Use a gas gun to clean the surface, then wipe with gasoline on the surface of the item. Thus, the surface preparation is completed, we turn to the anti-rust layer.

Anti-Rust Paint

Most car frames are metal, so it needs a layer of anti-rust to protect the metal surface from corrosion. Anti-rust paint process including:

• Anti-rust paint: Paint mixing tools including paint mixing cup, paint stick, electronic scale. When making, you need to make the right ratio given by the supplier.
• Spray anti-rust paint: Apply a layer of 1,5 mm gun to the surface of the part. You need to make sure you do not spray on old paint and paint on steel.
• Drying anti-rust paint: to dry about 60 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes or allow to dry naturally from 20-30 minutes.
• Detailed surface cleaning: Spray gasoline, wipe clean with a clean towel to prepare matit.

Making Matit

Matit filler to fill in missing areas and create appropriate contours for the surface. The mattit covers the following stages:

• Mix the putty: Before use, we need to mix the matit with the hardener. You need to mix the exact proportions as directed by the supplier.

• Putty bait: Making matit usually from 3 to 4 class. The first layer needs a thin layer, squeezing your hands to create legs. Then add baits to fill the damaged area. Note: Do not apply to un-sanded areas.

• Check the filling of the mat: Use a ruler or your hand to carefully check the matit's filling. You need to check where there is enough light, can use lights or sunlight.
• Matite drying: Use infrared light to dry for 15 - 20 minutes at a temperature of 60 degrees C.

• Cover with ink coating: Use sponge to attach ink to rub evenly on the surface of the matit.
• Rub mastic (scrub bar): sanding P80-P240 on the surface of the matit, the next sanding expands gradually, rubs in different directions. Note: it is necessary to avoid leaving scratches.
• Recheck the surface: mark the defective areas to handle, repaint rust if rubbing steel.
• Rub putty (orbital machine): Need to rub in many different directions, the machine surface is always perpendicular to the details.

• Detailed surface cleaning: Use a gas gun to clean the surface of the item, spray gasoline, wipe with a clean cloth to wipe the surface of the object.

Surface Primer

Prime the step surface indispensable in automotive repair and painting process. The surface primer helps to resist the suction of matit, enhances the color intensity, makes the paint more beautiful and perfect.

• Shielding details: turn over the eyelids when covering, avoid creating burrs, shielding distance from 20-25 area cm. Note: shield the entire area without repair, do not use newspaper to cover.
• Mix primer: mix according to the product's proportions.
• Spray primer: Using 1,5 gun, air pressure of 1,3 - 1,5 bar, spraying of 2 to 3 in smaller order. Each paint is separated from 3 - 5 minutes.

• Drying the primer: drying within 15 minutes at a temperature of about 60 degrees C.

• Check and treat termite holes: Use the eyes to observe the surface of primer part, combined with light to find surface defects. Using a spatula, squeeze the areas with holes.
• Cover with ink coating: Use a sponge to attach ink to rub evenly on the surface of the matit. Use ink to check the surface regularly.
• Primer scrubbing (Scrubbing bar): Sanding P240 is only on the surface of the matit, the next level of sanding widens gradually, rubs in different directions.

• Primer sanding (orbital machine): Rub in many different directions, the machine surface is always perpendicular to the details. If rubbing open matit, need primer.
• Clean and check details: Use a gas gun to clean the surface of the component; Spray the gasoline, wipe clean with a clean cloth.

Color Spray

• Shielding details: similar to the previous shielding, it is necessary to turn over the eyelids on the painted area, covering the entire repaired area.
• Mix paint colors: This is the most important job in Car painting repair process. You need to identify the color code, then find the formula and correct phase ratio. You need to check and try carefully before officially spraying on the car.

• Use dusty rags: Wipe all surfaces that have been sanded or sprayed.
• Adjust the paint gun: Paint color gas pressure (1.8-2.0 bar), amount of paint (2 -2.5 rounds), spread (2 -2.5 rounds). Note: Check the gun before pouring paint and gun type when adjusting.

• Car color paint: 50% overlay overlap, 3-5 spray minutes minutes, 20cm distance, always hold the gun perpendicular to the surface.

Glossy Paint

• Car gloss paint: similar to color paint.
• Drying details: set the drying temperature about 60 degrees, drying from 25-30 minutes. Check the drying temperature regularly to avoid blistering and needle pins.
• Polish: Use a grinding wheel to fix paint dust errors (if any); Scatter the amount of thin cement on the surface (30- 30cm), go lightly on the machine before passing.

Final Check

• Do a final check in well-lit conditions, recording any abnormalities.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How long does it usually take to repaint a car's entire body?

Depending on the vehicle's condition and specific requirements, the entire vehicle body painting process usually lasts from 5-7 days. The main stages include: dismantling, grinding off old paint, priming, painting, varnishing and final assembly.

2. How much does it cost to paint the entire body of a car?

The cost of full-body painting ranges from 15 - 30 million VND, depending on the vehicle size (sedan, SUV, pickup truck...), paint quality and garage. The larger the car and the higher quality paint used, the higher the price. In addition, you can refer Price list of car parts painting service in HCM Latest updates on the website.

3. Does repainting change the vehicle's body structure?

Painting only affects the surface, does not change the structure of the vehicle's chassis or tires. However, if the vehicle is seriously damaged, it is necessary to repair and weld the body before repainting.

4. Can the car's paint color be changed when repainting?

It is completely possible to change the car's paint color as desired when painting the entire body. Car owners can choose a new paint color, different from the original color to refresh the appearance of their car.

5. How long is the durability of the new paint layer after touch-up?

The new layer of paint after repainting has an average durability of 5 - 7 years if the car owner maintains it regularly and avoids leaving the car in the hot sun or soaking in water for too long in the rain. Good paint quality also contributes to prolonging the life of the new paint layer.

6. What are the things to note when taking care of your car after repainting?

After repainting the car, you should note:

• You should not wash your car within the first week after painting so that the new paint layer can dry and take shape completely.
• Avoid leaving your car in strong sunlight or soaking in the rain for too long.
• You should polish and wax periodically every 3-6 months to maintain the shine and brightness of the paint layer.
• When washing your car, you should use specialized car wash solutions that are safe for painted surfaces.

7. In what cases is it necessary to repaint the entire body of a car?

Cases requiring chip paint for the entire vehicle body include:

• The car has severe scratches and peeling paint on a large area.
• The zinc paint layer degrades, fades, and becomes dull due to long-term use.
• The car owner wants to refresh and change the appearance of his beloved car.
• The car's body was damaged after the collision, has been repaired, welded and needs to be repainted.
• Car is ready to be sold and needs repainting to increase value.