Safety Equipment for Car Paint Repairs

Car paint repairs can be a messy task, so if you’re restoring your paintwork or just touching it up, it’s well worth stocking up on some safety equipment.

Once you’ve found your perfect colour match, you need to take the necessary steps to protect yourself and your workspace.

First, you’ll need to find a well-ventilated space to keep you safe while you’re painting. Before you start repairing, you’ll need some safety accessories and equipment to get the job done safely.

Overalls

Ensure you’re wearing protective clothing before you start to give you full-body protection against paint splatters and other grime, to keep both your clothing and skin safe from potential hazards.

Overalls create a barrier between you and the chemicals you’re working with, minimizing the risk of stains, skin irritation, or chemical injuries.

Protective gloves

When you’re working with chemical substances like car paint, you’ll want to make sure your hands are always protected. These nitrile gloves are a great option, since they’re cool, chemically-resistant, and flexible enough to give you complete dexterity while you’re painting.

They also come in a box of 100, so you’ll have plenty of pairs for all your repair tasks.

Protective eyewear

Sanding your paintwork, using aerosols, and being around strong paints and lacquers all poses a risk to your eyes, so wearing safety glasses or goggles will help to shield your eyes from any harmful fumes or particles.

A dust mask

In the same way, a dust mask will protect your lungs and stop you inhaling any harmful dust, paint fumes, or other airborne particles.

Ear defenders

If you’re using a motorised sander or polisher, it’s a good idea to protect your ears against the noise while you’re working.

Now that your safety equipment is sorted, you’re ready to start repairing. Our step-by-step car body repair guide helps identify which products you require for which application, using our handy 4-step solution.

Prep – rust care, body fillers, abrasives, tapes, and glues

Prime – ensure you choose the correct primer for your paint colour for the best application

Paint – using the latest colour match technology to find the correct colour for your car

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