Yes, you can paint your car by yourself. The basic steps to paint your car as mentioned below:
- Find a appropriate place to perform car painting
- Gather the materials and equipment you will need to do for painting
- Remove rust and repair any dents you do not want to be visible when the painting is complete
- Remove any chrome or plastic trim which can be taken off easily and replace later
- Clean all surfaces thoroughly; using mineral spirits or denatured alcohol to make sure no oils are on the car
- Use masking tape and paper to cover all surfaces not to be painted, including glass, window trim, door handles, mirrors, and grills
- Prime the surface with a corrosion resistant, self-etching primer if you have removed all paint down to bare metal
- Allow the primer to cure thoroughly
- Sand all primed surfaces smooth
- Clean the surface after priming to remove any dust or oil that has accumulated during priming
- Spray the finish paint on the car
- Allow the paint to fully cure
- Finish sanding the car
- Use a rubbing compound to polish the paint