Some Common Problems and Solutions in Car Refinishing

During car repairs, different problems and defects can arise on the painted surface, forcing shop professionals to repeat the process from the start, resulting in a loss of time and materials. The two most common problems in car refinishing is :

l Metal dents before the paint;

l Orange peel of the paint.

Solution in Metal Dents before the Paint

1. Hazards of rust spots

Metal spot are not only visually unattractive, but also continue to corrode which further weakens the metal. In particular, paint should not be painted on corroded metal, because in a sealed environment, can further erode the metal, rendering the surface paint ineffective. Repairing rust spot requires some products specifically designed such as sandpaper for metal to work with the metal and inhibit rust. They tend to be chemicals and can be dangerous, so have protective equipment ready when sanding and applying chemicals or paint to metal.

2. How to deal with metal dents?

Usually you need to choose 80 grit sanding discs or sandpapers to start work, carefully sand the surface, remove some metal, of course you can use a sander to improve your work efficiency. Use a wire brush rust removal stains from the metal after picking up the resulting sand and dust with a rag. Then use a putty knife to spread the mixed filler over the recessed metal so that the façade of the pit is level with the rest of the metal. When you can't scrape off the excess filler, you can use medium grit sandpaper or sanding disc pad for sanding, and then choose high grit sandpaper one sanding and polishing, such as P400, P600 to get a smooth surface. You can buy all these sandpapers or sanding discs at BINIC in one stop.

For more information:

l 80 grit sanding discs

l 100 grit wet dry sandpaper

l best wire wheel for angle grinder

Solution in Orange Peel of the Paint

1. What is the "Orange peel"?

The appearance of an irregular rough surface on the paint, similar to orange peel. There are many causes of "orange peel", the most common cause is a lack of extension or leveling of the paint.

2. How to deal with "Orange peel"?

You can limit the work area with masking tape to avoid invading the undamaged border area. The surface was first sanded with P1500 and then refined with P3000 sandpaper to remove possible sanding marks. It is worth noting that surfaces and sandpaper must be kept wet at all times or you risk permanently scratching the paint. It is highly recommended that you use BINIC's waterproof sandpaper, which can bring you an unparalleled experience. After the surface has been sanded, use a degreaser and a microfiber cloth to clean the resulting dust. Polishing work follows. Finally, clean the area with a cleaning cloth to evaluate the results obtained.

For more information:

l 1000 grit wet sandpaper

l 1200 wet dry sandpaper

Still Have Question?

When you choose suitable tools, a variety of works can be found in a very smooth surface is formed in your hands, which eventually "comes back to life". If you still have question, please contact BINIC - coated abrasives manufacturers.

Irene Zhao is a freelance writer.Drawing on long experience in the construction field,Irene brings some adventurous ideas about power control, microcontrollers, and automation to home building and renovation.