Before starting any painting project consider the 3 most critical questions:
Check for areas of damage, separation or peeling, or any other indications that the existing coating is not firmly adhered to the substrate.
In good condition
Clean with warm water and liquid detergent to ensure any residual polish, wax or surface contaminants are removed. Rinse with fresh water and allow to dry. Sand smooth with 180-220 grade paper. Clean thoroughly and allow to dry completely. Continue at Step 6.
In poor condition
If previous finish is cracking, peeling or showing signs of separation from the substrate this should be totally removed.
Before priming/undercoating, mask off the area to be painted.
Bare substrates should be primed to promote good adhesion and provide a smooth even surface, prior to undercoating. Your choice of primer will be dictated by the substrate; product recommendations are provided on labels and data sheets.
Remember to pay particular attention to drying times and overcoating intervals.
Primed or previously painted surfaces should be undercoated. An undercoat will provide additional depth of colour and improve the durability and film build of the overall paint system.
Sand the undercoat smooth with 320-400 grit paper and remove dust with a wipe or tack rag.
Apply the finish, according to label recommendations
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