How do I spray paint my mini clubman that I am restoring?

I am a complete novice to spraying and I am undertaking a complete rebuild of the Clubby. Do I remove all the old paint to bare metal or can I prime over this then apply the colour and lacquer for a good finish?


Also, what kind of primer / paint (stone chip etc?) is best for a good finish on the underside and for the top of the car?How do I spray paint my mini clubman that I am restoring?
With care!How do I spray paint my mini clubman that I am restoring?
One advise as you do not have the theory and skill .Give it to a professional.If you have some free time offer him your help


So many people wasted time and money when trying to paint their cars.


If you try and get it wrong it will be a huge Job to remove the wasted materials. :)
There many different ways to tackle a job like you are doing,its up to you whether you remove the old paint or not,you could leave the paint that is in good condition and just key it up ready for primer or top coat.Or if you prefer to take it back to bare metal you can,but this requires alot more work and you will have to etch prime the metal before putting on your build primer.The best kind of primer depends on your budget a good quality etch primer and high build can range from 拢40 to 拢100 for 4 litres including your hardener.Then you have your colour basecoat and your lacquer or you can use a direct gloss colour which you do not have to laquer and the prices for these vary from 拢25 a litre up to 拢45 a litre plus you will need hardener and thinners for these,a good stone chip is gravitex by u-pol.Before i go any further i think i should make you aware of the dangers of 2pack paints to spray 2pack you need to have airfed breathing apperatus as they contain isocyanates which are very toxic and they can be absorbed through the eyes and skin as well as the lungs.you will also have to have a safe enviroment to spray in ie a spray booth.As for the actual spraying theres to much to list,get yourself a book to guide you or someone who can come and give you a couple of lessons.Good luck i hope this has helped
what type of filtration and breathing apparatus do you have, there are health and safety issues to consider with modern paints etc.. Save up and get it done professionally...
If the paint is not in a bad condition I would rub it with 600 grade to key it before painting. The areas were you have done body work, take back to bare metal. Clean all the dust of the body first with a clean lint free rag, then with a panel prep cloth and finally with a tak rag.


Spray first with a good quality high build primer, wait for it to dry then apply a second coat.


Leave the paint to dry for a couple of hours then rub down again with 800 grade paper wet %26amp; dry.


If there are any imperfections in the paint surface rub them down until the finish is constant and even.


A good trick to do is if you have done any body filling, spray the area with mat black paint on top of the primer, then using 800 grade rub it lightly down. All the flat areas will rub off, however any un-even areas will be left black. Re-fill these areas with body filler and again flatten and paint.


Once the primer is flat and even clean of the dust with a tak rag and apply several light layers of top colour.


The key to spraying a car is preparation, take your time and make sure you clean every surface between coats.


Ja.