{"id":209,"date":"2018-06-27T10:48:02","date_gmt":"2018-06-27T14:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golfcartgo.com\/?p=209"},"modified":"2023-04-16T16:08:20","modified_gmt":"2023-04-16T20:08:20","slug":"how-to-paint-your-golf-cart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golfcartgo.com\/how-to-paint-your-golf-cart\/","title":{"rendered":"How to EASILY Paint Your Golf Cart (in 4 Steps)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Painting your golf cart can be a chore, but it can also make your ride look GREAT! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, does your golf cart have a few dings or scratches in the paint? Maybe you don\u2019t like the original color anymore? Do you wanna put flames and skulls on it and look super cool?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, who doesn\u2019t want fiery skulls on their golf cart? \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you buy some cans of spray paint and dive in, though, let\u2019s talk about a few things. Whether you have a Yamaha, Club Car, or E-Z-GO golf cart, the paint is all very similar, so this advice should apply to almost all golf carts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re going to want to make sure you use the right tools and the right paint and prep the surface of your golf cart correctly, and we\u2019ll talk about how much each of those would cost in a DIY golf cart painting situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few safety notes first, be sure to wear eye and breathing protection while sanding and painting to protect from debris and harmful chemicals and make sure to only paint in well-ventilated areas. Failing to use good ventilation could result in loss of consciousness while painting which will completely ruin your paint job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a quick video of what we&#8217;re talking about:<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" style=\"width:420px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_57XGVgc8KdI\"><div id=\"lyte_57XGVgc8KdI\" data-src=\"\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/57XGVgc8KdI\/hqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/57XGVgc8KdI\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/57XGVgc8KdI\/0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"420\" height=\"295\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:420px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-paint-a-golf-cart\">How Much Does It Cost to Paint A Golf Cart?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It costs anywhere from <a href=\"https:\/\/paintstrategies.com\/cost-to-paint-a-golf-cart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$100 to $1,000 to paint a golf cart.<\/a> Anything more than that, and they are just robbing you. This price includes the cost of materials and the labor required to paint the cart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-do-i-need-to-paint-a-golf-cart\">What Do I Need to Paint a Golf Cart?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing this project correctly will depend on having the right kind of paint. If you have an air compressor, then get a spray gun and an inline water filter for your air hose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll want a bigger, somewhat powerful compressor to power your spray gun properly, and your spray gun will give you a recommended pressure range. These can cost anywhere from $200-$1200, though. If you don\u2019t have a compressor, then spray paint cans will work on a budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as inline filters, these remove the majority of the moisture from your airline to avoid contaminating your paint, spray pattern, or spray gun. There are two types of inline water filters you can get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One is a cheaper, one-off type solution that screws into your airline that has silicone beads that remove moisture from the air as it passes, and the other is a permanent and more expensive installation that consistently dries the air as it passes through the contraption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The disposable silicone one-off is usually around $10, and the more expensive one can range from $30-$600, depending on your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest type of spray gun to use is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Neiko-31216A-Gravity-Nozzle-Aluminum\/dp\/B000UVHM3W?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B000UVHM3W&amp;pd_rd_r=34c987a4-cb43-11e8-a924-f54ceda48b4c&amp;pd_rd_w=Cys9p&amp;pd_rd_wg=NrL4i&amp;pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_p=7d5d9c3c-5e01-44ac-97fd-261afd40b865&amp;pf_rd_r=4CHK945TB00XZ0SK6R5P&amp;pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&amp;pf_rd_t=40701&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=4CHK945TB00XZ0SK6R5P&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=golfkartgo-20&amp;linkId=cfcf84d20b60ffc86d387823b43e19fa&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">HVLP gravity-feed type sprayer<\/a>. They aren\u2019t too expensive at around $50, but provide high quality and ease of use that you won\u2019t beat at that price range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to skip the air compressor, you can buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fuji-2202-Semi-PRO-Spray-System\/dp\/B00D4NPMJE?s=hi&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1539035131&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=HVLP+Turbine+Paint+Systems&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=golfkartgo-20&amp;linkId=d9f143d7f8aa8f894cd37144e6b5c8a6&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">whole kit that uses a turbine to generate air pressure<\/a> in the $400-$700 range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-kind-of-paint-do-you-use-on-a-golf-cart\">What Kind of Paint Do You Use On A Golf Cart?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/golfcartgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/how-to-paint-golf-cart-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"how to paint your golf cart\" class=\"wp-image-245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfcartgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/how-to-paint-golf-cart-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golfcartgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/how-to-paint-golf-cart-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfcartgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/how-to-paint-golf-cart.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The paint will have to go on in layers, starting first with a primer, then a base coat, and if you want a stronger finish, ending in a clear coat. Since the primer comes first, we\u2019ll start there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You only need about one or two coats of this, depending on how dark your golf cart\u2019s original color is. A pint should suffice, but a quart is only $12-$20, so you may as well get more than you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have the primer, the paint you need is either a hardener\/base coat mixture or a base coat and a hardened clear coat. They both have advantages, and it really depends on your needs which one is best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want a super slick, near-mirror finish and aren\u2019t too worried about sun exposure than a hardened base coat is your best bet. It only requires one paint mixture, and you\u2019ll have to put on 3 or 4 coats depending on how dark the original color is, how dark the new color is, \u00a0and how rich you want the new color tone to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This option is usually around $50 for a quart, which should be more than enough for a golf cart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a mirrorlike finish, or your cart is going to spend a lot of time in the sun, then the base coat\/clear coat two-stage job is best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first part is similar, but you don\u2019t have to put a hardener in the base coat. 3 or 4 coats, or however much it takes to cover the cart, then switch to the hardened clear coat and do 1 or 2 coats to ensure proper coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A mirror-like finish will require cutting, sanding, and buffing a relatively thick clear coat. This option is more expensive and a little harder than just a hardened base coat, but it does better at protecting your color from the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The base coat and clear coat will give you a much better finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have an air compressor or spray gun and don\u2019t want to invest in one, the next best option is spray paint. In this case, you\u2019ll be looking for acrylic or plastic fusion spray paints, as they adhere to plastics better than other types of paints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even get a clear coat spray paint can. Each can cost about $12-$20 depending on the brand and quality, and you\u2019ll need about 2 for each coat. All in all, it will come out to around the same price for the paint, but you don\u2019t have to buy a bunch of tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-prepare-your-golf-cart-for-paint\">How to Prepare Your Golf Cart for Paint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have the paint and tools, it\u2019s time to start preparing your golf cart. First thing is to take off all your trim and bumpers. You\u2019ll want full access to each panel, and even if you plan on painting the bumpers and trim, it\u2019s best if you paint them separately to allow for better coats on each piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have the trims off, it\u2019s really important to cover your headlights, windshields, roof posts, interior, and literally everything you don\u2019t want paint on. The easiest way to do this is with some masking tape and paper or plastic film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Garbage bags can work in place of film, but masking tape is pretty necessary. Tape your film to the protected areas, making sure to cover the whole protected area without overlapping with what you intend to paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you\u2019ll need to rough up the surface of the current paint. You\u2019ll want to start with a heavy grit sandpaper, maybe about 120, and move up to 400 to get everything smoothed out, but rough enough that the paint and primer have something to hold onto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This step is important, as paint usually has a gloss surface and will not hold onto new paint very well at all. The only thing you may need to buy in this process is sandpaper and masking tape, which is a very inexpensive part of the job. Once every part of the cart is sanded down, it\u2019ll be time to apply primer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-make-my-golf-cart-look-cool\">How to Make My Golf Cart Look Cool?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applying the primer is the first step of the actual painting, and believe it or not, really important. Whether you decide to spray or brush it on, make sure you get a nice, even coat that covers every bit of the original color. If it requires two coats to do so, it\u2019s best to wait about 20 minutes between coats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the primer is down, wait for the recommended time to begin applying the paint. With the base coat, you want to do multiple, thin, and even coats working from top to bottom. The more coats you put down, the richer the color will appear, but remember it takes about a half pint to cover the whole golf cart, so a quart will only afford about four coats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, if you\u2019re doing a clear coat, make sure it is applied evenly and in thin coats. There really is no limit to how much clear coat you can put on, and the more you put, the easier it will be to wet sand and buff it into a mirror finish if that\u2019s your goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All that\u2019s left is putting your golf cart back together and hitting the road. And if painting isn&#8217;t your thing, you can always <a href=\"https:\/\/golfcartgo.com\/golf-cart-wraps\/\">wrap your golf cart<\/a> too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Painting your golf cart can be a chore, but it can also make your ride look GREAT! For example, does your golf cart have a few dings or scratches in the paint? Maybe you don\u2019t like the original color anymore? Do you wanna put flames and skulls on it and look super cool? 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