Painting a car with blue metallic paint

Reasonable compromise

A dark blue practical car is perfect for both a respectable, calm person and a family. A car with a juicy light blue color attracts attention no worse than red, so it will appeal to lovers of extravagance, especially considering that this color is traditionally considered masculine. At the same time, a lighter color tone of the car will be appropriate for a car lady: gray-blue or light turquoise.

The combination with metallic paint is incredibly impressive: cars in grey-blue, light or dark blue look good on the highway, attracting attention without being annoying.

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Visually, cars of this color scheme move slower than they actually are, so drivers of oncoming cars should take this fact into account.

At the same time, they are easily visible on the highway, which reduces the risk of accidents.

Reference! From a psychological point of view, blue paint and its light and dark varieties are the colors of confidence, calm, balance, and balance. Although, in practical terms, this color is not among the leaders: scratches are visible on it, and you will have to wash it often, especially cars in blue-violet and silver-dark blue colors.

↑ Pros and cons of the platinum color of the Lada Vesta

The standard enamel color of a Lada Vesta car has long used various colors - from white to silver. Both the sedan and the SW station wagon are offered in the following palette:

• "glacial";
• "cornelian";
• "angkor";
• "Carthage";
• "blues";
• "phantom";
• "Pluto";
• "black Pearl";
• "platinum".

All these shades do not affect the cost of Lada Vesta cars in the basic configuration, except for the technologically difficult to create phantom 496 metallic, for which an official surcharge of 12,000 rubles is provided. In addition, each color is assigned a coding: this makes it easier for both sellers and buyers to find the required Vesta sw cross 2022 color.

For example, two-layer enamel in the shade of white glacial is coded 221, beige Carthage in a metallic shade is designated in the nomenclature list as 247, and the outwardly discreet, yet attractive Angkor is coded 246.

Important. The color palette of Lada Vesta is constantly updated; according to official data, it is planned to have about 20 different shades, most of them are based on metallic colors. To make it easier to understand such diversity, each tone is assigned a specific code, for example, for a blue phantom it is 496.

According to reviews from the owners of Lada Vesta, who conducted a test drive of this car, there were no particular disadvantages in the “platinum” color, in comparison with black pluto or carnelian brown: rather, on the contrary, this color is designed for calm, balanced drivers who do not particularly strive to stand out in the traffic cars on the highway.

But, with all this, it is simply impossible not to notice the noble silver color. It also goes well with inserts and chrome-look body trims on the car’s cladding, and fits almost any wheel rims.

There can be only one drawback: if foci of corrosion on the body are not detected in a timely manner, the paintwork will have to be repaired, and this can only be done in a specialized service center, and it will not be cheap.

Preparing the car body before painting it blue

Before starting painting, it is necessary to carry out preparatory work on all body elements. Dismantle (if any) all moldings, locks, seals - they interfere with the painting process. Sometimes these elements are left behind, sealed with tape.

Next, puttying is carried out, leveling out existing unevenness and flaws, and then a primer is applied.

Important! The old paint layer is completely removed, and corrosion areas are especially thoroughly cleaned.

During the preparatory work, straightening or welding of body parts may be necessary. It must be remembered that the color of the putty mixture should be close to the color of the future paintwork.

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It is necessary to use all chemical materials and components from only one manufacturer, since often the colors and compositions of different manufacturers are incompatible.

As a result of application to such an unreliable bottom layer, the paint may peel off and the color may change.

Important stages in preparation for painting are blowing and degreasing the body.

After degreasing comes the stage of blowing the car. It is done using air (ventilation). This is necessary to remove various microscopic debris from the car body that remains after the previous stages, especially after sanding.

↑ Painting features

As autobloggers and ordinary Lada Vesta owners tirelessly repeat in numerous reviews, AvtoVAZ masters have achieved significant success in developing the composition of auto enamel and inventing new colors. This fully applies to painting technology: cars “dressed” in silver, red carnelian, brown angkor or grayish shades have become more resistant to external influences (dust, dirt, moisture), and are simply much more representative and respectable than the usual “Lada” "

It is no coincidence that the plant includes in its list of warranty obligations a 6-year warranty for through body corrosion, namely, a high-quality paint coating protects against it.

The details of the technology itself, which is the author's development, are kept secret; it is only known that the basis of the enamel is an epoxy composition, which creates a high-quality and evenly distributed layer that successfully competes in strength with standard galvanizing.

Applying paint of the required color

After mixing the solvent with the base paint of the desired color, the mixture is immediately applied to the body. The matte base determines the future color of the car. Therefore, you should decide in advance on the choice of shade.

Experienced colorists will help you choose any color from a rich range of colors: from gray or light blue to deep indigo, sapphire or blue-green ultramarine. The required color is achieved by mixing light, gray or dark blue shades with gray, purple, green.

The matte base is usually applied in two layers. After the first painting, blemishes, drips or unpainted areas are possible. The next application is done after the body has dried.

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Moreover, the drying process should not be accelerated, otherwise the metal chips contained in the paint will be unevenly distributed over the base.

The initial layer should dry within about half an hour. Then apply the second one. Secondary painting will correct the defects. You need to carefully study the metallic paint manufacturer's instructions and paint, strictly following the instructions. To prevent the varnish layer from bubbling and deteriorating adhesion (paint adhesion), do not dry the base for too long.

Information ! After proper coloring, you should get a uniform, even color, matte base.

Brief color chart for LADA (VAZ) cars

Vaz color chart to help you!

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• 7vaz.ru/vaz-2114/cveta-vaz-2114.html
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Metallic and pearlescent shimmer

Painting vehicles with metallic paint won the hearts of car owners relatively recently, but immediately and for a long time. She is able to give even the most modest model an impressive and stylish look, especially on a sunny day. Currently, several varieties of this auto enamel are used.

Not so long ago, pearlescent color was available only for premium cars. The complexity of the work of the colorist and painter were paid accordingly. Pearlescent paint is unique: different shades of color play and shimmer, giving the car an aesthetic and elegant look.

To obtain a special depth of color (for example, from sky or blue-gray to dark ultramarine), multi-layer application and painting with a special varnish will be required.

Useful! If you want changes, but don’t want to repaint your car, special stickers will help. The car owner will receive both a modified car design and additional corrosion protection. At the same time, the film can be removed at any time, obtaining the same appearance.

↑ Other colors of Lada Vesta

Bright, memorable shades, new, unusual colors, combined with an updated design and improved technical characteristics, have become a kind of calling card of the Lada Vesta sw cross 2022. Future owners can choose from the following body colors:

• black pearl;
• silver platinum;
• gray brown angkor;
• Carthage 247 metallic;
• gray-blue blues.

And this is not a complete list of all possible combinations of models and configurations that are available at official dealers. Some shades were used for the first time not only on the Lada, but also in the Renault-Nissan group in general.

Considering the rather complex coating technology, for some of them you will have to pay an additional 12,000 rubles, but it’s worth it. The quality of the car enamel will fully comply with GT instructions and will not be affected by operating conditions or weather conditions. User reviews on specialized forums are more eloquent than any advertising, confirming the commercial success of AvtoVAZ’s new solutions.

One can argue endlessly about which shade will best highlight the characteristics of the car owner’s driving style, his temperament and lifestyle. Ultimately, everyone finds something of their own: perhaps it will be a strict snow-white or fashionable Carthage, as well as an incredibly attractive phantom, rich in fancy shimmers and color transitions.

The main thing is that the paintwork fulfills its main functions - protecting the body from corrosion, and, of course, effectively highlighting Vesta’s exterior, its exclusive design and sporty appearance.

Varnishing and polishing a car after applying paint

To varnish the coating blue or blue metallic use:

• HS type varnishes are solid, economical (but difficult to polish) compounds applied to the painted surface in 1.5 layers;
• MS type varnishes are soft, short-lived, but easier to polish, which are applied in 3 layers to a pre-painted base.

Each applied coat of varnish must dry naturally, just like the primer. This process is simple, you just need to make sure that drips and a rough surface, called shagreen, do not appear.

You can check the dryness of each layer by touching it with your finger. If the painted part is no longer dirty, but your finger sticks slightly to it, then you can continue the process. The final stage of painting is polishing the surface. There is no need to carry out this stage if the body painting was carried out in a special chamber equipped with a circulating air system with filtration.

Sometimes particles of dust or dirt still get onto a freshly painted and not dried surface. This area will need to be polished.

This procedure allows you to eliminate some of the defects formed during painting (in particular, from dust that has settled on the painted surface or small drips).

Interesting! During the polishing process, a very thin layer of varnish is removed, after which the treated area is polished with a special polishing paste and a machine.

Metallized auto enamel painting technology

Interesting! Metallic paint contains microparticles of aluminum powder, which, when mixed with car enamel, form a metallic sheen due to the ability to reflect light and create the impression of glow.

In addition, having aluminum powder in its composition, the metallic coating better protects the car body from corrosion, scratches, and color fading. Very often, the choice of car is determined by its color, which has certain fashion trends.

Many experts predict in the near future an increase in the percentage of colored cars, including those painted in dark green metallic. Painting a car metallic is somewhat more difficult than applying regular enamel.

There are some nuances that you need to know when starting the coloring process. It is advisable to do a test painting of a small part first. The process of applying metallic effect paint consists of stages.

1. Preparation of the surface of the vehicle body.
2. Applying base (paint that determines the color of the car).
3. Varnishing the painted surface.

Process stages

The first stage begins with washing the car. It must be washed with car shampoo and dried. The next step is putty. When choosing the color of the composition, be guided by the future color of the car.

In specialized stores today there is a large selection of putties of different colors. By choosing the right color of the composition, you can avoid applying additional layers of enamel, significantly saving on paint and coating consumption.

It is important to carry out high-quality degreasing and blowing of surfaces. The final result will depend on this: moderate degreasing will worsen adhesion, and dust microparticles will not provide a smooth surface after painting.

In accordance with the metallic car painting technology, after completing the preparatory work, you should begin applying the paint as quickly as possible to prevent accidental contamination of the body.

The second stage of the workflow is applying the base. When choosing a solvent, follow the recommendations of the enamel manufacturers. Light paints, for example, metallic gray-green, are especially sensitive to solvents.

An incorrectly selected solvent will lead to the appearance of apples (stripes, spots) on the painted body of the machine.

Important! The technology of painting a body with metallic effect paint is much more complex than painting with traditional car enamel, so the process must take place in a paint booth.

The paint is applied to the surface of the vehicle body in several layers, the number of which depends on many factors: the color of the paintwork, the quality of the preparatory work, and the professionalism of the car painter.

Typically, painting with paint with a metallic effect (metallic), including gray-green, is carried out in 2 layers. The final stage is to apply 2-3 layers of varnish, which will provide protection and enhance the shine of the paintwork.