Painting My Murcielago Roadster PPG 3 Stage Paint

It may be the oldest cliché in the trade, but there’s no escaping the truth that the final result of any paint job is only as good as the prep work. The fiberglass body was hiding its fair share of damage under the gel coat, with some holes down low in the quarters. We took the time to get the bodywork right before moving on.




Another point we can’t hammer home hard enough is that if you paint at home you really need to check your local environmental regulations regarding mixing and spraying paints at home. The local fire department or autobody supply store is probably the best place to start. But even if you stop short of actually spraying the paint yourself, the techniques shown here will at least allow you to get the car ready for a pro to lay down the paint, saving you a ton of money. We’ve assumed you already know how to prep a car from the trim, bumpers, mirrors, and other items that need to be prep before you paint it, so let’s get down to the nitty-gritty details. Take a good look