How to Paint a Body Kit

Body kits almost never come painted, leaving it to you to pay hundreds of dollars to have someone paint it. New body kits are normally free of blemishes, so no repair work is needed before painting. This makes it easier to paint a body kit yourself and save money.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Hand sander
• Wax
• Grease remover

1. Sand the body kit with 1,000-grit sandpaper to ready it for paint. This allows the paint to "grab" better, creating less peeling later. Make sure to sand in crevices and around corners.

2. Clean the body kit with a wax and grease remover to clean everything from the surface.

3. Set up the pieces of the body kit on stands such as saw horses so there is access to the underside of the kit. It can also be set on a clean tarp on the ground.

4. Spray primer on the entire body kit. Spray an even coat, being careful not to get it too thick in any one area.

5. Allow the primer to dry completely. Sand the entire kit again with 2,000-grit sandpaper to remove the "dusty" portion of the primer. Be careful not to sand completely through the primer.

6. Clean the body kit again with the wax and grease remover to remove surface debris.

7. Spray paint on the entire body kit, being careful to spray evenly. Avoid runs in the paint by spraying with slow, even strokes. Allow the paint to dry and then apply the clear coat.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear a face mask when sanding and spraying primer and paint.