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To paint a car and painting a wall of a house are quite different from each other. House painting requires a few paint rollers and a can of paint while the other involves a litany of products, clear coats, primers, and sprayers.

The professional auto paint jobs can’t get so expensive. No doubt the process is composite and there’s some skill involved, but it doesn’t mean the car owner can’t give his car a new look by himself. So have a look at a few important points which can help in this process.

Tools which you need:

The most important thing to complete this task is to take time from a busy schedule. A paint job can take anywhere from quite a lot of days to a couple of weekends. First secured the painting location and set aside time to get the job done, where the materials have already gathered. Further essential tools include.

• 1200- and 2000-grit wet-and-dry sandpaper,
• Electric Sander
• Masking Tape
• Air Compressor or Spray Gun
• Newspapers for Masking off
• Face Masks
• Safety Glasses
• Paint Thinners
• Dust Extractor
• One Gallon of Base Coat or Primer
• Three gallons of Topcoat
• 2 to 3 gallons of Clear Coat

Take a Start:

 It is very important to clean the working area. If the working region has been selected inside a shed or garage, sweep the floors and make sure that there is plenty of space to work. Obstructions in the way will only make the job harder.

If the working area is outside, clean this area with water to settle the dust and do not paint underneath a tree or anything else for that matter. A pollutant can drop onto the wet paint, ruining the finish. Then, wash the car; remove any surface contaminants such as dirt, grease, and road dirt.

Before to start sanding and applying the primer, decide what you want to paint the i-e engine bay, trunk or inner doorsills? Painting these can add time and complication to the project, especially if to paint the engine bay, which could require some perfunctory knowledge to remove the engine and other accessories. If you’re looking to improve the external then mask off the areas you don’t want to paint.

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Stripping:

After cleaning the working area and a shelf full of painting products, take a start by sanding in spherical motions removing the clear coat, topcoat, and base coat. This can be done with the help of a sander, sand the corners and crevices by hand.

To get the best finish, sand the complete car back down to the bare metal, giving the new prime coat a perfectly level surface to adhere to. Once the car is stripped to the desired surface, wipe down the external area with a clean rag and paint thinners. It will help to clean the dust and then wait until any residue from the thinners evaporates before continuing.

Priming:

Before to apply the paint coat, a layer of rust inhibitors is applied to the substrate. Primers fill in substrate imperfection at a minuscule level and make it favorable to receive paint. Priming is usually done by dipping the entire BIW in a bath of primer to ensure even coverage. The primed surface is then dried out before applying the color coat, also known as the base coat.

 

With the help of the painting technique mastered, someone can start applying the primer on to the car. Start this task from the roof down, applying it in thin, even coats. It usually required three coats to cover a surface. Each coat takes about 10 minutes to apply per vehicle panel and another 20 minutes-to-an-hour for the primer to cure between coats. After completion of this task, the primer will have a powdery finish

Painting:

Mix the paint with the help of thinners according to the recommended ratios on the paint instructions. Try to use the same spraying technique, used to apply the primer for the topcoat. Just like the primer, it should take a few minutes per panel to apply the paint and one an hour for the paint to cure between paint applications.

Before to apply the last coat of paint, eliminate any powdery residue with 2000-grit wet-and-dry sandpaper and wipe down with a clean rag. Before to clear coat dries, remove the masking tape used to mask off the areas which were not necessary to paint, but be careful not to get any tape or paper stuck on the wet paint.

With some practice and a systematic mindset, a paint job is possible and satisfaction level will increase by saving money.

Vehicle service and maintenance are as much as important as you keep your body maintain. If a person knows that his body needs regular maintenance i-e if he is smart, he would like to eat decent food, get proper sleep, hit the gym now and then and visit the doctor if something isn’t working right.

Same like that. Whenever a person uses his car recurrently to go for office, market, university, etc. or even plan a journey to meet his friend or family member in the same city but far away or in another city. It is mandatory to check vehicle performance. Few points are mentioned below to view that how can a car driver keep his vehicle active.

1. Read the Car Manual:

Car service manual may not be quite as interesting to read as the latest bestselling novel, but it’s full of useful information and tips: which includes fluids checking, tyre pressure, what to do when the engine overheats and how to change the bulbs inside the blinker lights. It guides to the car owner that how efficiently he can perform basic maintenance jobs in the correct way.

2. Checklist of Car Maintenance and Repairing :

Prepare a checklist of car maintenance and reappearance.

• Prepare a Basic checklist.
• The basic checklist included below points
• Seatbelts checking
• External Lights (replace bulbs)
• Handbrake checking
• Check windscreens and mirrors for cracks
• Windscreen wipers
• Check horn function
• Keep eye on engine oil and engine coolant levels
• Ensure tyres are at the correct pressures
• Spare tyre & jack – check toolkit

• Make Fluids Checklist.

It is necessary to check fluids recurrently and change it when needed. Fluids are the lifeblood of the vehicle. If the mechanic asks when the last time changed your power steering fluid and the answer is “don’t know” or “What’s power steering fluid?” probably it needs to brush up on the fluids your car uses. Most of the car’s fluids are

• Engine oil
• Radiator coolant
• Automatic transmission fluid
• Windscreen washer fluid
• Brake fluid, clutch fluid
• Power steering fluid
• Battery electrolyte fluid (distilled water),
• Gearbox oil

And possibly more depending on the vehicle sort. Check fluids regularly, and replace when it needed.

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• Prepare Tyres Checklist.

During driving, if you feel that the car is pulling to one side, then it is mandatory to be overdue for a wheel alignment and balance as well. And a good way to extend the life of the tyres is to have them rotated regularly to reduce uneven wear. Few key points to be remembered are:

• Tyre pressures
• Treadwear and tread depth
• Spare tyre
• Carjack and tools

• Make Lights Checklist.

It’s another important list which is necessary to make for the implementation on it that includes,

• Headlights
• Indicators/hazard lights
• Brake lights
• Reverse lights
• Park & Fog lights

Headlights aren’t manufactured to last forever. Most of them are nothing more than incandescent bulbs mounted on the front of a vehicle, so eventually, they burn out after a specific time.

To change a headlight, first of all, it is compulsory to open the car’s bonnet. Remove the plastic support from the back of the headlight. Not forget to wear insulated gloves and then remove the electrical connectors from the back of the bulb. The bulb should be removable from its point.

Don’t remove the gloves; oils from hands can really damage the new bulb, so be sure to only handle it with gloved hands. Place the new one where the old bulb had been, and replace the connector and the plastic backing. Now check if it is working properly.

 

3: Change Car Wipers:

The Car wiper blades should be changed at least once in a year or when if car driver having trouble seeing through the windscreen properly. When it is related to the safety measures than a little bit of extra money on some quality blades can be spent without any hesitation and then notice the difference.

4: Engine Air Filter:

A car air filter does work as car’s lungs. If it’s blocked up with dust, it will be letting dirty air into the car engine and affect its performance.

Few air filters are easy to reach and can be changed at home while others are less accessible and required a car technician to replace them.

5: Car Battery:

Car batteries have a habit of keeping them active especially when you required them in an emergency, so it pays to (a) keep track record that how old they are, (b) check the fatal for corrosion whenever it needs to open the bonnet (c) Keep top up the battery fluid when necessary. Use distilled water and don’t fill over.

So now you can easily maintain the car performance better by following these processes.

Who says money can’t buy you happiness? When you are cruising around the city in one of these supercars that only a handful of people have ever dreamt of owning, you will believe that it can. If you are a motorhead, then you have landed on the right page. Let’s pay homage to some of the world’s most expensive cars.

1. Rolls Royce Sweptail – $13 Million

Dominating the top spot on our list of the most expensive cars is what can only be described as one jaw-droppingly stunning piece of handcrafted magic. A powerhouse of automotive design and engineering, the Rolls-Royce Sweptail is a one-off luxury peace made in the United Kingdom by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Commissioned in 2013 for a super-yacht and aircraft specialist, who’s identity Rolls-Royce does not divulge. It surpassed all its rivals and remains one of the most expensive cars ever!

2. BUGATTI’S LA VOITURE NOIRE – $19 MILLION

Bugatti’s La Voiture Noire comes with a 16-cylinder engine and Bugatti’s trademark front grille. It has a carbon-fiber body. La Voiture Noire was revealed at the “Geneva Auto Show”, where it was sold at the record price. The car reaches 62mph in 2.4 seconds and has a top speed of 261mph.

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3. BUGATTI DIVO – $5.8 MILLION

It was named after French racing driver Albert Divo, who won the Targa Florio race twice in the 1920s for Bugatti. According to Bugatti, the DIVO is the most agile and dynamic car they’ve ever created. Limited to 40 units, the car was pre-sold before the public debut to Chiron owners through special invitation by the dealers. It sold out on its first day of availability. Top speed a reduced 236 mph!

4. KOENIGSEGG CCXR TREVITA – $4.8 MILLION

Koenigsegg Trevita uses an exclusive fiber solution which is called ‘Koenigsegg Proprietary Diamond Weave’ that transforms the fiber from black to a sparkling silvery white giving the body a visible shimmering diamond look. The Koenigsegg is also equipped with a 4.8 liter, dual-supercharged V8 having a total output of 1,004 horsepower allowing it to easily overtake trailers on a freeway.

5. LAMBORGHINI VENENO ROADSTER – $4.5 MILLION

Veneno means venom or poison in Spanish and the car certainly gives off a deadly presence. Based on the Aventador, the Veneno was created to celebrate Lamborghini’s 50th anniversary and was introduced at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. It can reach 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and it’s price tag makes it one of the most expensive production cars in the world!

6. LYKAN HYPERSPORT – $3.4 MILLION

It’s the product of W Motors, a Lebanese motor company that collaborated with both Lebanese and Italian engineers. The HyperSport was the first car in the world to have headlights encrusted with diamonds (15cts). Buyers also had the choice of rubies, yellow diamonds, and sapphires. The twin-turbo mid-rear mounted 3.8-litre engine produces 780 horsepower and 708 pound-feet of torque. All that power means the car can reach speeds of up to 240 mph!

7. ASTON MARTIN VALKYRIE – $3.2 MILLION

Valkyrie is an upgraded and renovated version of the Red Bull AM – RB 001.  The design and structure emulate that of a formula one racing car. The driver and passenger in the car are expected to sit in a reclined feet up position. The car has a mid-mounted V12 engine and has an exceptional 1:1 power to weight ratio.

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8. PAGANI HUAYRA BC – $2.8 MILLION

One of the most expensive cars ever designed, the Pagani Huayra BC is truly an epic automotive accomplishment. Inspired by the Zonda R, and featuring sideways opening doors, Pagani has also increased the power, revised the chassis and brakes, and included a new 7-speed transverse gearbox.

It gets its name from one of Pagani’s original investors, Benny Caiola, who was also the first Pagani customer and friend of the founder. With a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine, it’s easy to see how this supercar is able to get up to speeds of 261 mph.

9. FERRARI LAFERRARI APERTA – $2.4 MILLION

In fact, this time it’s the Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta, a beefed-up version of its predecessor, released to celebrate Ferrari’s 70th year in business. If you like the LaFerrari, then you’re going to love this open-top hypercar, as it’s more or less the same car but on steroids! According to Ferrari, all units were already pre-sold to an exclusive list of customers via invitation.

10. LAMBORGHINI SESTO ELEMENTO – $2.2 MILLION

Lamborghini said that this car will redefine the future of super sports cars. Making its debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, the Sesto Elemento is a lightweight track-only car, that’s name references the atomic number of carbon, in recognition of the car’s widespread use of carbon fiber. The Sesto Elemento is equipped with a 6-speed semi-automatic transmission and a 5.2-liter V10 engine. Top speed  210 mph!!