Every car owner wants his four-wheeled friend to be unique in his own way, not like other brands of cars. Nowadays, doing this is quite simple in tuning salons. But, unfortunately, not all drivers can afford such a luxury. Do not get upset - you can completely transform the car at home. For example, just one small drawing on a car is already capable of distinguishing it from the crowd.
Car tuning
Car tuning is a whole art that requires skills, time and effort. Now in every city there is one or a couple of car dealerships that will change the car beyond recognition for reasonable money.
Almost everything can be changed or remade in a car. Not enough power - engine tuning should be done. To improve the brake system, a vacuum brake booster is installed. To facilitate the torsion of the steering wheel will help power steering or power steering.
Most visible external alterations of the car: unusual painting, drawing on cars or special stickers. Such tuning can be done not only in the cabin, but also independently at home. All that is needed is a suitable tool, a little time and imagination. Drawing on a car, on film or in paints is one of the most common types of tuning.
DIY car drawings
There are several ways to decorate a car body:
- Using vinyl stickers.
- With an air brush - an airbrush.
Drawing a picture on a car with an airbrush is a very delicate matter. The quality of the application depends on the skills and skill of the artist. Such tuning is performed mainly in special salons. But if the driver knows how to hold the brush, then you can try to decorate the car yourself, while saving a tidy sum. For work you will need an airbrush, special paints and sketches.
A simpler way of external tuning is vinylography. This is a finished drawing on a car on film. Sometimes a high-quality vinyl sticker cannot be distinguished from a drawing by an airbrush. The material from which the stickers are made will protect the surface of the car from scratches and chips. Sticker technology is much simpler and less costly. It is enough to purchase a sticker in a specialized store and apply it to the car body, as described in the instructions. Such decoration will cost 3-4 times cheaper than airbrushing. In addition, it is easy to remove if you get tired.
You can stick a vinyl film in two ways:
- On a dry surface (most often used by specialists in the cabin).
- On a wet surface. This method is more suitable for drivers who use the film for the first time. On a wet surface, it will be easier to correct defects.
Car airbrushing drawings
Creating an airbrush painting is like creating a new painting. Such an activity will appeal to those drivers who are fond of creativity.
The main tool in the work is an airbrush. It is somewhat reminiscent of a spray gun. There are different models of it - single action, double independent, double dependent action and automatic. Drivers who first resort to painting a car need to choose an airbrush with double dependent action. Such a tool has two valves - one for paint, one for air. First comes the air, and then the paint. Such a tool design provides high-quality spraying and minimizes errors.
In order for the drawing on the car to turn out beautiful, the body surface must be prepared. First, the surface is sanded, then degreased, and finally coated with a primer.
To work with an airbrush, special paints are needed - nitro paints, acrylic paints, etc. Water-soluble ones are good for beginners, when working with which it is easy to remove dried excess particles.
Those drivers who use the tool for the first time should use the templates. Drawings need to choose simple, consisting of one or two colors. First draw on the template in one color. Excess, not adhering paint is removed with a napkin or brush. Then thoroughly washed with an airbrush and pour paint of a different color. When the drawing on the car is ready, it is opened with varnish.
Airbrushing is a lengthy process that requires perseverance and creativity. Of course, masterpieces will not work right away. However, after several workouts, the result will pleasantly surprise you.
Drawings on car disks
Pictures can be applied not only to the body. The same airbrush is used to paint discs. This procedure will emphasize the individuality of both the driver and his vehicle. The principle of drawing on discs is exactly the same as on a car body. In this case, you can create whole masterpieces, or you can just “refresh” the discs by painting them in a new color. In addition, coating the discs with paint will eliminate such a problem as metal corrosion.
You can paint the entire disk, but you can only its individual elements - knitting needles, the inside or rim. In the process of preparing the disks for airbrushing, the driver also gets the opportunity to clean them of dirt and rust, which, in turn, affects the life of the discs. To make paint on discs look better, you can make LED backlighting.
Airbrush - car dealership service
Nowadays, few people will independently paint a car, especially if there is no good tool or experience. In this case, car dealership services are what you need. Pleasure is not cheap, but worth it. On average, prices range from four hundred to two thousand dollars. It all depends on the paint, complexity of execution, and, of course, on the size of the picture. The customer can choose drawings on the car, photos of which are presented in catalogs, and can offer his own sketches. Common images are landscapes, animals (especially tigers and wolves), abstractions. As they say, any whim - for your money!
Conclusion
Drawing on a car is a good way not only to decorate the car, but also to hide such body imperfections as scratches, abrasions, chips. In addition, a small picture on the wing of the car or a huge image on the hood is the best way to emphasize your personality.