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If you are repainting an automible and the paint is ok *Sand the auto with 320 DA sand paper (this is an air tool) *Scuff all shiny spots with scotch brite *Spray sealer down *Put basecote clearcote down for your final finish

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Q: How do you prep an automobile with existing paint to be repainted?
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