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
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