How do I repair the damaged paintwork on my car bonnet?
Last summer I pressure washed my car with an industrial machine and the paint started to bubble a bit, then bit by bit, my bonnet has now lost half of its paint which makes my car look like a wreck. I would really like to repair it.
Is there any way I can repaint it myself (in which case, what products do I buy?). If not, how much might it cost for it to be repaired professionally?
Not really a simple job unless you have access to a compressor & spray-gun. If these tools aren’t a problem the main thing to bear in mind is preparation. The better sanded, filled & undercoated the better. Applying the top coat is a little more skillful as runs or orange peel effect ruin the final outcome. The best thing to do is remove the bonnet & prepare it for top coat yourself, then pay a professional sprayer to finish the job for you. They will get the correct colour match & you’ll end up with a great job for a fraction of the cost.
Respray at a body shop around £200 for solid and £250 metalic. Without propers spraying equipment you will not make a good job of it at home and it will look like a DIY resprayed bonnet if you try.
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Not really a simple job unless you have access to a compressor & spray-gun. If these tools aren’t a problem the main thing to bear in mind is preparation. The better sanded, filled & undercoated the better. Applying the top coat is a little more skillful as runs or orange peel effect ruin the final outcome. The best thing to do is remove the bonnet & prepare it for top coat yourself, then pay a professional sprayer to finish the job for you. They will get the correct colour match & you’ll end up with a great job for a fraction of the cost.
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