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how to what you will need Sponges Scrubbing brushes Hot water or cleaning agent P400 and P1000 grit abrasive paper Newspaper or a large cloth Masking tape Aerosol paint Aerosol primer Clear coat protector A golf car needs to be maintained in the same way as any other small vehicle. This includes giving it a new coat of paint every now and then. Painting a golf car is not time-consum- ing and is very simple to complete. A thorough paint job can make an old golf cart look brand new and can increase the resale value. Step One - Clean the Car You will need to wash the golf cart so it is spotlessly clean. Use sponges and scrubbing brushes to remove all stubborn areas of dirt. Use hot water because this will soften up and debris and make it easy to remove. Tackle all areas until you are happy that the car is as clean as it can be. Use some cleaning agent if necessary. Photo: Sweitzers Performance Center www.sweitzers.com Step Two - Sand the Car Use pieces of P400 grit abrasive paper to sand over the entire golf car frame and panel work. Sand back all areas of paint that may be flaking and the rest of the surrounding areas. Sanding creates a smooth surface for paint to stick to and prevents it from peeling off later. Step Three - Cover the Car You will need to protect the areas that will not be painted. Simply lay down some newspaper over the areas or use a 30 WWW.GOLFCAROPTIONS.COM