Dents and scratches are a significant issue that car owners have to keep in mind because the damage stick out like a sore thumb. That is why panel beaters and smash repair shops are in business; they help to restore smashed cars into their original condition. Minor dents and scratches, on the other hand, can be corrected from your home garage, especially if you have spray paint. Although the whole process is not easy to conduct as a DIY project, you can cover up the scratches and dents with spray paint with the right steps and guidance. This article highlights tips for spray painting your car's scratches.

Sand the Scratched Spot

The first tip for working well with spray paint is to prepare the surface you want to paint, and that includes the scratched spot. You want to make sure that you rub the metal surface thoroughly in a back-and-forth motion. The movement slowly flakes away loose paint on the scratched spot as well as any paint surrounding the smashed area. If you come across signs of rust, ensure that you sand it off thoroughly. Apart from eliminating damaged paint, sanding helps the spray paint to bond well to the surface. Thisis because the aerosols adhere well on rough surfaces, and it explains why you need at least three coats of spray paint.

Spray Paint on a Warm Day

The time of day you choose to spray paint your car determines the quality of the outcome. The reason is that temperature has a significant effect on the way paint leaves the aerosol paint can and settles on a sanded surface. Pigments in spray paint recombine effectively when you shake the can vigorously. Additionally, the pressure differential between the exterior and interior of the paint can resulting from high atmospheric temperature ensures fine spray coats well. Consequently, it prevents ugly lumping and heavy paint coats on scratched surfaces. 

Use Horizontal Parallel Strokes

Spray painting a scratched car surface from your home garage requires that you observe the right technique. For example, holding the spray can close to the surface and blasting away paint will not give you the expected results. For an even, light coat, make sure that you hold the can about 20 centimetres from the spot being painted. Using back-and-forth hand movements, spray light horizontal lines parallel to each other for uniform coats. This technique ensures the ends of the strokes are the same in concentration, which makes buffing easy.