How to Paint a Car: Prep to Finish
15 years as a pro, condensed into one free guide. Walk through all 6 stages of a respray — assessing the panel, prep, filler and primer, masking, base coat and clear coat — so you understand the whole process before you pick up a tool. Genuinely useful on its own, and your first look at what's inside the full Carsmetics Classroom.
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Beginner Respray Course
Learn the complete process of a professional automotive respray, from your first tool purchase to a finished, polished panel.
Module 1 — Tools, Products & Health and Safety
Module 2 — Rust Removal, Bodywork & Panel Prep
Module 3 — Primer & Filler
Module 4 — Mixing & Spraying Base Coat
Module 5 — Clear Coat & Lacquer
Module 6 — Cutting & Polishing
One-time payment. Yours to keep, forever.
(Priced in USD by the platform — $119 works out to approximately £97 for UK members.)
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VIP — Advanced & Business
For members who've completed the Beginner Course and want to go further. Colour matching with a spectrophotometer, 3 stage pearl mixing and blending, and how to actually start a business — setup, licensing, insurance and pricing for the UK and US. One-time payment, yours forever.
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