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A Golf Car large cloth to cover them. This will stop paint from spoiling the interior of the car or any areas that you wish to keep clean. Use masking tape to cover lights, trims, and other small accesso- ries on the golf cart. Make sure the car is free from dust before priming. Step Four - Apply Primer Take a suitable aerosol primer and apply a good layer of primer to the car. Try to apply even- ly. Allow the primer to dry and add another coat if needed. Some golf cars do not require a primer before painting because the materials used to color them can be painted over. It is best to use primer regardless if you are not sure what materials have already been used. Once dry, a primer should be sanded down with P1000 grit paper. The cart should be cleared of dust before moving on to painting. Step Five - Apply Paint Apply paint to the golf car using an aerosol in the appropriate color, working from top to bot- tom. Use light and even strokes and ensure that each application crosses over the previous one to avoid striping. Allow the paint to dry and add up to two more layers, depending on the coverage qualities of the paint. Step Six - Apply Clear Coat Protector If you are using a metallic sol- vent-based color, apply a two coat of clear coat over the en- tire golf car. This will provide an extra protective barrier and will bring the color to an effective shine. The cart can now be put back into regular service. Photo: Rainbow Custom Carts MARCH 2019 31