We talked to three craftsmen from Kazan, Moscow and St. Petersburg, and they all put the topic of wild animals in the first place in popularity, without fail to add “unfortunately”. Probably, this topic is inexhaustible and people again and again ask to depict tigers, panthers, bears and other living creatures. The craftsmen are terribly tired of the "cats", but the client asks - you have to do it. Dogs, by the way, are ordered much less often, and usually these are breeders or loving owners of a particular pet.

In the photo: drawing "Leopard" on the hood, cost 25,000 rubles, Color-Line studio (St. Petersburg)

“The most popular, unfortunately, are all kinds of animals, cats. But we usually advise to develop some unique design together. We are trying to come up with an alternative. It’s just that people come and say: we don’t know what we want, so we saw someone’s cat, we probably want something like that. After cats in popularity are beautiful views of nature or the city. Then abstraction.

In the photo: drawing "Leopard" on the hood, the cost is 22,000 rubles,MS-Motors studio (Moscow)

“No one has canceled cats, they have always been a success. Animals in general, cats, wolves, snakes and other animals. More fantasy, skulls, angels. For the last six months, there has been such a trend that many people want a drawing on a patriotic theme. They ask to depict a flag, a coat of arms - in general, some kind of symbolism. Some want a bear framed by flags.”

On the picture: drawing "Panther" on the hood, the cost is 10,000 rubles, Studio SEM Grafix (Kazan)

“Felines are mostly ordered by girls. Wolves or eagles - more often men. Abstraction is chosen by those who do not want something specific, they just want to decorate the car somehow.

Non-standard solutions

Nevertheless, judging by the experience of our masters, not everyone is chasing cats and using the ideas of artists. Many themselves are looking for inspiration in what surrounds them, and the drawings on their cars really become a great way to express themselves.

“There was such a case. The girl came to us with a dress that had a drawing in the form of a French newspaper. She said that she really likes this print and she wants to transfer it to the car - BMW X6. She then came to Porsche Cayenne I ordered poppies from my other dress.

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In the photo: drawing "French newspaper", the cost is 200,000 rubles. , studio Color-Line (St. Petersburg)

Another girl came to range rover. She likes the work of Pushkin, and she wanted a drawing from caricatures and sketches. The most unusual was another Range Rover, the customer is also a girl. She was working on a project for the reconstruction of the General Staff building for the Hermitage museum complex, and we transferred drawings and views of this building onto her car,” says Andrey (St. Petersburg), director of the Color-Line studio.

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In the photo: drawing "Pushkin", cost 160,000 rubles, drawing "Drawings", cost 190,000 rubles, Color-Line studio (St. Petersburg)

“There was a minibus for schoolchildren, which we painted on both sides. Parents gave the development of the design to the children, and we worked on it together with them. As a result, they settled on funny birds,” says Pavel (Moscow), an artist from the MS-Motors studio.

In the photo: drawing "Birds", cost 75,000 rubles, MS-Motors studio (Moscow)

What makes up the price

In a nutshell, the cost of airbrushing depends on the complexity of the drawing and the place of application. That is, the more small parts, the more difficult and expensive. As for the place of application, not only the coverage area of ​​the pattern plays a role here.

artist of SEM Grafix studio (Kazan)

“The price depends on the complexity of execution and the number of small details in the drawing. If it's just some kind of winding strip along the body, then it's easy and, accordingly, inexpensive. And if these are the same stripes, but there are many of them, they are of different shapes and sizes, and they are intertwined, then this will be a different price. That is, the more difficult and longer the work, the more expensive it is. The place of application also plays a role. The hood is generally more expensive than the side elements. Because it is more difficult to work with it, you must first remove it and draw on it like on an easel, and it has a larger coverage area. Though of course it depends on the model. There are, say, Hyundai Solaris with a small hood, and there is a Mercedes GL, whose hood is like a roof in size.

In the photo: drawing "City", hood, cost 10,000 rubles, SEM Grafix studio (Kazan)

Despite the fact that the painting of the hood is popular, the masters do not advise choosing it if the drawing will be located only on it and nowhere else. And in general, in order to make it clear that this is an art painting, and not a sticker, it is better to use at least two body parts. We add that in addition to the standard hood and sides, some paint more spare wheels and wheels.

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In the photo: disks, drawing "Flowers", the cost is 8,000 rubles. for one disc spare tire, drawing "Winged Rat", cost 15,000 rubles; spare wheel, drawing "Tiger", price 15 000 r, MS-Motors studio (Moscow)

director of Color-Line studio (St. Petersburg)

“We do not recommend the hood, because in this case it looks separate element machine, there is no completeness of the picture. In addition, if the car is high, then the drawing will also be hard to see. Therefore, the hood is not the most the best way. We advise you to use the rear fenders. It also helps to protect the car from theft. The hood can be removed, but the rear fender cannot be removed. Therefore, the most popular with us is the rear of the car.

In the photo: drawing "Samurai in the blood", cost 135,000 rubles, Color-Line studio (St. Petersburg)

artist of SEM Grafix studio (Kazan)

“Full hood painting usually means going over the fenders and doors, otherwise it will look like a sticker. But just the hood is still often ordered, here, probably, the cost of work plays a role. I also don’t recommend drawing just on the door, it doesn’t look good. It’s better to go on the wing so that again it doesn’t look like a sticker. ”

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In the photo: drawing "Knight", two doors, cost 15,000 rubles; drawing "Abstraction of the Line", two identical boards, the cost is 15,000 rubles; drawing "Curls", back, cost 15,000 rubles; drawing "Military theme", board, cost 17,000 rubles; drawing "Landscape with a ship", board, cost 17,000 rubles; drawing "Flame", the whole body, the cost is 45,000 rubles. ; drawing "Skull", a body in a circle, the cost is 40,000 rubles; SEM Grafix studio (Kazan).

artist of MS-Motors studio (Moscow)

“Generally, people choose the hood or the side. Of course, we advise customers not to draw only on the hood, because it may not look good. But people in this matter are usually difficult to convince. And best of all, airbrushing looks when the drawing is applied from wing to wing, that is, when the entire side is involved, even better when entering the roof and trunk. But here there is already a different price, and this question, of course, stops many. Many people just stop at one element, and then come back in a year or two and add something else.”

In the photo: drawing "Snake", side part, cost 45,000 rubles, MS-Motors studio (Moscow)

How to choose a studio and how long does it take to work

If you think that an airbrush studio is one or two artists who paint in some garage literally on their knees, then you are mistaken. A conscientious studio must also have a mechanic, a fitter, and a painter at its disposal. Appropriate equipment must also be present.

artist of SEM Grafix studio (Kazan)

“When choosing a studio, one should not only look at finished works, but also pay attention to working conditions. If this is an ordinary cold garage where a person just paints, then you need to clarify how he is going to varnish - here or give somewhere to specialists. By and large, the drawing itself can be applied without special conditions, the main thing is that it be a warm, ventilated box. But preparation and varnishing require special conditions - you need at least a spray booth.

In the photo: drawing "Angel", hood, cost 12,000 rubles, SEM Grafix studio (Kazan)

artist of MS-Motors studio (Moscow)

“Airbrushing is not only artistic work: the car must be dismantled, moldings must be removed, and so on. Then the element is given to the painter to apply the base background. Then the artist gets to work. Then everything again comes to the painter, who covers it all with varnish. The fitter reassembles everything. That is, if you need to apply even some small drawing, anyway, the part where it is applied must be removed from the machine. Because varnishing only this small drawing simply will not work. You have to varnish the entire part so that it is even. And if you apply varnish locally, then there will be a halo that no polishing will remove. Secondly, the edges of this piece will begin to peel off over time.

In the photo: drawing "Dog", side part, cost 30,000 rubles, MS-Motors studio (Moscow)

The varnish is applied not in one layer, as in conventional painting, but at least in three or four layers. This is necessary so that the place of the drawing can be fearlessly polished repeatedly. Masters say that airbrushing, in principle, does not require any special care. The main thing is not to damage the drawing mechanically. In this case, you will have to turn to the artists again for restoration. If you are afraid that art may be damaged in an accident, then insuring it now is not a problem.

We add that, when choosing a studio, it is better to ask where your car will be located while its part (or parts) will be worked on. Agree, a car that was left for a while, say, without doors, needs protection.

By the way, about time. Based on the fact that the work involves several actions both before and after painting, it takes more than one day to complete the order. So, if you are going to make a marathon for your swallow, get ready for parting.

artist of SEM Grafix studio (Kazan)

“The full cycle of work takes from three days to two weeks. The first day is always disassembly, preparation of patterns, paints and mixing colors. At least a day or two - drawing a picture, if it is small. And another day - varnishing, drying, setting the part in place, polishing.

In the photo: drawing "Snake", hood, cost 10,000 rubles,SEM Grafix studio (Kazan)

artist of SEM Grafix studio (Kazan)

Is it difficult to sell a car with airbrushing

Thinking about how to make the car individual, it’s good to foresee such a moment as its subsequent sale. Nowadays, many people change the car every 4-5 years, or even more often. It turns out that a certain car is in the possession of one owner is not so long. When selling your car, would you like to invest in the price and cost of painting? Perhaps, by the time of the sale, you do not want to spend money also on repainting the car in its original form. Or vice versa - will you have to reduce its price because of a too specific pattern? Would you yourself buy a car with someone's self-expression on the back? Of course, there are no answers to these questions - everything is subjective here. But you should think about it in advance, because airbrushing is not cheap.

In the photo: drawing "Panda", hood, cost 22,000 rubles, MS-Motors studio (Moscow)

On the forums, many, answering these questions, say that they would either not buy such a car, or the decision would depend on the drawing. And about what interesting car would buy with pleasure, say a few. Here are the reviews we got:

“I bought it with airbrushing, then I sold it like that - I don’t see any problems.”

“If airbrushing is in the form of a neutral pattern, then why not! And if the drawing is purely individual, then I will look for a different car.

“It’s more difficult to sell with airbrushing, this is a fact, in general with any external tuning... the closer to stock, the easier it is to sell.”

“Why is there such a practice, people are afraid of individuality? I understand when the price tag is jacked up, but what if the price is like everyone else's, and the car is in order, but it stands out from the gray mass. I know people did their portraits on the hood, I think this is a hard sell. And if it’s just an abstraction, then it’s not scary. ”

“My friend was selling an Audi A6 with pretty decent airbrushing. Sold only when the price dropped to the minimum.

“I will answer for myself. If the car would be with a calm pattern, it does not matter. In used, the main thing is the condition.

“Airbrushing is a purely individual thing. If it is done well and the drawing itself fits the taste, then why not.

“I wouldn't buy. And if I wanted airbrushing, I would buy a stock one and draw it myself, what I like.

“If the car is stolen, it is easier to find a wheelbarrow by airbrushing. Try to find a four gray without a picture when there are +100500 in the city. But airbrushing should be in moderation, and not decorated like a Christmas tree.

It is unlikely that there will be a person who will like the look of a car with a rusty body, a burnt muffler and a cracked windshield. Such a machine can only attract attention with a howl and a rattle. How can you stand out even without starting your car to such a deplorable state?

Of course, you can buy very expensive and rare car, but it should be understood that ordinary cars mostly drive on public roads and a car worth over $ 50,000 remains only a dream for most drivers. But do not be upset, you can stand out on simple car. With the help of tuning, domestic Zhiguli and Volga are forced to attract the eyes of passers-by more expensive foreign cars.

One of the areas of tuning is car airbrushing. Airbrushing is a drawing on the body or other parts of the car, and the drawing is applied not with a brush, but with a special device - an airbrush. The complexity of the drawing is determined only by the financial solvency of the customer and the qualifications of the master. An experienced specialist will be able to completely paint the car, not only the body, but even the engine and rims.

The pattern makes the car unique - it can create some difficulties, but it can also save your car. For example, if in the event of an accident any of the body elements was damaged, in addition to repairing or replacing the body panel, as well as painting it, a drawing will be required. But if an intruder took possession of your car, the chances of returning a car with airbrushing on the body increase significantly, because such a car is completely recognizable - this is especially important if you have a car of a common model. Depending on the complexity of the drawing, airbrushing can take from several hours to several months.

If in the past our customers were more interested in Western or Eastern motifs in the images on the car, today a significant part of the customers are interested in drawings depicting our heroes, warriors, or folklore characters. For example, Baba Yaga, sitting on a broomstick, looks very interesting on a BMW X5, the owners of Pobeda like to draw images of Soviet soldiers on the back of their GAZ 20, the owners of “kopecks” draw an image of a coin. Perhaps the last two drawings have already become somewhat stereotypical, but the outlined “Penny” and “Victory” actually look very interesting.

How to paint your own car?

If there is no money for the work of a specialist, but there is an airbrush available, a simple drawing can be applied independently. To do this, you need a mounting tape, which can be used to make the outline of the future drawing. Even a simple painting will give the car some originality and originality. Of course, only automotive paint is used for drawing, a liter of which costs five times more than ordinary metal paint. Before starting work, you should deal with the airbrush, it regulates the supply of air and paint. If too much paint is applied, streaks are possible, and if there is too much air, a matte effect is possible, which, however, many people like and some specifically try to achieve it. Before applying the pattern, the body element is degreased so that the paint lies as firmly as possible.

Airbrushing should be applied only to a well-painted body element, because if there are already chips, scratches or rust on the body, it will be money thrown to the wind. Just imagine what an airbrush looks like with rust appearing from under the picture. Of course, there should be no dents and a thick layer of putty on the body, which, after unprofessional application, can simply fall off. It is not very difficult to imagine what a drawing with a fallen off element will look like, and the customer is also unlikely to like it. Therefore, before starting the drawing, it is necessary to bring the car body in full order.

Video - do-it-yourself airbrushing on a car:

Some car owners like to put an image of the engine on the hood - this emphasizes the power of the car. It is better to apply airbrushing on a galvanized body, as it is much less susceptible to rust, which means that the drawing will retain its original appearance longer.

Video - airbrushing on the hood of the Mazda 3:

Photos of airbrushing on a car:

Where is it better to order airbrushing in Moscow?

The first impression of the technical center, where the owner plans to order automotive airbrushing, can already be made by telephone conversation, based on the attitude towards the client, the degree of awareness in this subject. If you are ready to agree on everything in absentia, this should seem at least strange: a good artist discusses the details of the upcoming work face-to-face. If the prices for airbrushing on cars are low, then this should also alert you - it is possible that such a service saves on materials or neglects technology. As a result, the picture can quickly fade or peel off. Professionals cover images on cars with a special scratch-resistant varnish, and it is very expensive, which also affects the final cost.

Conclusions about the qualifications of an airbrush artist can be drawn from his previous works: a self-respecting master has a portfolio. It is ideal to view creations in nature, but this is not always possible for obvious reasons. The number of completed works is also a kind of evidence of professionalism. Pay attention to the complexity of the image, the drawing of details, the transitions of tones. The concepts of "warranty" and "post-warranty service" are also applicable to the drawings on the body. If in warranty period something happened to the coating, they will restore it for free. Many artists also repair chips on their "canvas", sometimes for free. If the drawings are damaged as a result of an accident, their restoration is quite expensive.
That is why in the technical center involved in airbrushing on machines, they may offer to insure the image. For those who drive not very carefully or often leave the car on open parking lots, definitely insurance will not be superfluous.

Let's embellish reality.

One of the most popular ways to distinguish your car from the crowd is to apply an original drawing to the body (or part of it - airbrushing on the hood). Airbrushing can be considered a good anti-theft tool.

The art of applying airbrushing to car parts originated not so long ago and got its name from a special tool that performs the whole process. It allows you to change the thickness of the lines from 20 mm to 1 mm.

The very process of giving the car an individual decoration begins with the choice of a pattern for airbrushing, the place of application and directly calculating the cost of the work performed. An important factor is the professionalism and experience of the specialist to whom you entrusted this process. First, he must sketch the image, superimposing it with the help of special programs on the image of the car in the computer. Thus, a visual layout of the work is created.

It should be taken into account that the cost of work may vary, directly depending on the specific shape of the car hood, since it is necessary to take into account all the joints of parts and small third-party elements in order for the picture to be complete and not have a torn look. The price also depends on the nature of the application, the detailing of the elements of the image, because if you want to see every small detail of your drawing, you should be aware that the cost of such work will be higher. To protect the applied image from abrasion, mechanical and physical environmental influences, special varnishes are used that reliably protect the image from various types of damage, except emergencies, of course.

If the integrity of the picture is broken over time, then do not be discouraged, because it is always possible to restore it by contacting the master who applied it, or if it is impossible, to any other specialist.

Do you have a question about the price of airbrushing, concerning giving the car an individual character? Our specialists are always ready to answer all the questions that arise and provide advice tailored to the individual needs of each client.

By the way, airbrushing can be insured.

"Why is it worth painting?"

Airbrushing is perhaps the most creative work that is done in technical centers. Leonid VOROBYOV gives a couple of tips: who exactly can be entrusted with painting your car? ride on exclusive car- probably the dream of every car owner. It is clear that not everyone can afford a rarity or a supercar. You can go the other way - for example, make an exclusive from an ordinary production car. As an option - decorate the body with a pattern. Finding a technical center that can do the job is not a problem today. However, it is far from a fact that you will like the work of the artist. After all, this is not banal body repair, requiring only good painting skills, and the creation is almost a work of art. How to insure yourself against possible disappointment?

If there are no preferences, you can find a technical center or tuning studio via the Internet. At the same time, take an interest in reviews about the organization you like. A serious service should have a gallery of completed works on the site or, in extreme cases, at the acceptance - this is a kind of exhibition of achievements that allows you to demonstrate both their quality and quantity. However, the final decision should be made only at a full-time acquaintance. Evaluate how full a range of services specialists are ready to offer, whether they are friendly and open to dialogue. Get it ready? Ideas for drawings can be found in the same galleries finished works. If you really want something original, you will be offered to develop a project from scratch. This service in Moscow will cost 10-15 thousand rubles. As a rule, “at the exit” the customer receives several possible sketches on a given topic, superimposed using a computer on a photo of the car. After the approval of one of them, you can proceed directly to drawing the picture. Of course, it will be somewhat different from the computer version, just as the concept differs from the production car that appeared on its basis. Be ready to control the process - at least you should carefully examine the drawing before varnishing the details. Then it's not too late to make adjustments.

The qualifications of an artist are judged by his work. In our case, the work belongs to the technical center - the more and the more complex they are, the higher the probability that the result of body painting your car will not disappoint you. Usually finished projects are posted on the site, or you can see the printed version of the photos at the reception

Repair more expensive

The cost of airbrushing varies greatly depending on the complexity of the drawing and, of course, the status of the artist performing it. On average, about 15 thousand rubles will have to be paid for painting one part. (although some well-known studios charge 30 thousand rubles or more). They can make a small markup if the surface of the parts is badly damaged: for example, there are dents, multiple chips in the paintwork ... But it is not enough to apply an image - one must also be able to save it. In this regard, we can only advise you to be careful on the roads, do not wipe dirty surfaces with a pattern with a dry cloth, do not park close to other cars ... Some decide to install parking sensors - this is clearly cheaper than even a banal bumper color.

It is believed that airbrushing is also good remedy from theft. Selling a stolen painted car is not so easy, and it's hard to go unnoticed

If, nevertheless, the body part is damaged, contact the same center where the work was performed. Firstly, most likely, patterns remained from it, according to which it will be easier to restore the image. Secondly, if the artist has not changed in the service, your car will go directly to the author of the work - of course, he will be able to recreate the fragment as close to the original as possible. But keep in mind that repairing a part can cost even more than its original painting. They say that the complexity of the work in this case is higher.
There are other options There are several other ways to give the car body a little personality. One of them is pasting with decorative films. This type of tuning continues to gain momentum, as it has a number of advantages. Printing on the film and applying it to the body is not so expensive, besides, when selling, you can always return the car to its original appearance. It is the original, because under the film paintwork it is perfectly preserved - it is not covered with a grid of scratches and small chips. However, the drawing made with paints, of course, looks much more advantageous.

Do not forget about another type of body painting - the so-called autotatu. Its essence is as follows: a robot resembling a huge inkjet printer performs work on a computer sketch. It can only print on vertical (or nearly vertical) surfaces. But the main charm is not even in the method of application, but in special colors. The pattern applied by them can be ... washed off with any solvent. This again gives a win when selling a car - it's not a guarantee that the buyer will like your art. Applying an auto tattoo takes a minimum of time, besides it is much cheaper (from 3,500 rubles per item, taking into account Supplies). However, the quality of the "printed" picture is still inferior handmade. You can find out more precisely how much airbrushing on a car costs from our specialists.

Expert advice
	Body painting is not a job worth saving on. It is foolish to order a painting to a graduate of an art school and hope to receive a world masterpiece. A professional, on the other hand, always knows his own worth and simply will not undertake to work “for cheap”. The only way to reduce the bill for airbrushing without sacrificing quality is not to create a layout from scratch, but to use the existing blanks from previous orders. Do not be afraid that you will see a double car on the road: only elements of the image can be similar, but not the whole image. Pay attention to the portfolio of the technical center that you have chosen, read reviews about it on the Internet. If the service has been engaged in airbrushing for more than a year, information about it should be enough. Feel free to actively participate in the process. In order for the result to fully satisfy you, you must set the task for the artist as clearly as possible, express to him all the wishes for detailing and possible nuances. Not all of us have a good imagination and creative vision. Therefore, be sure to listen to the opinion of a specialist. Sometimes, in general, a good drawing does not look very advantageous on a particular car or details allocated for painting - it is advisable to correct it. It happens that the colors of the picture do not harmonize with the main body color.
Dmitry BYCHKOV, technical center director "AutoTOTEMM on Volgogradka

An article on how to apply beautiful airbrushing to a car body. The nuances of the technology of applying images to the machine. At the end of the article - a video of beautiful 3D drawings on the car body.

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The car demonstrates the status, character and temperament of its owner. Many motorists want to stand out from other vehicles, so they put various patterns on their cars. In fact, a whole art arose, which is called airbrushing. Now anyone can make a real work of art out of their car. In this article, we will consider the nuances of applying drawings to the body of your car.

Advantages and disadvantages of airbrushing

Before choosing a pattern and applying it to a car, you need to understand the pros and cons of airbrushing.

The advantages include:

• The opportunity to demonstrate your own individuality, your hobbies, catch the enthusiastic glances of passers-by and other motorists on your car;
• The ability to hide small body defects, cracks and scratches with the help of drawings;
• The presence of a drawing on a car significantly reduces the likelihood of its theft. Few people will steal such a car, since it is easy to find later, and getting rid of the drawing is too expensive and expensive.

The disadvantages of airbrushing include:

• High cost of work;
• After car accident with a pattern it is more difficult to restore;
• It is usually difficult to sell a car with airbrushing, because not all buyers will like the drawing on it.

Before you go to the master or apply the drawing yourself, you must definitely take into account all the pros and cons of such art, so that you don’t have to regret it later.

What tools are needed

Naturally, certain tools are needed to apply the selected pattern:

1. Airbrush. This is the main device that sprays paint under pressure onto the surface of the car body. This ensures accurate and accurate spraying.
2. Compressor;
3. Connecting hoses;
4. Paints;
5. different skins;
6. Fixative for varnish;
7. Solvent and degreaser;
8. Polishing machine with different wheels.

You will also need related materials: film, cardboard, adhesive tape, polishing paste, printer, screwdrivers, pliers, wet wipes.

Finding this equipment is not difficult. All this is sold in specialized stores. Special attention should pay attention to paint. Now you can find different types mixes, but beginners can use 646 and 647 universal paints and thinners, which can be used to complete wide range tasks. In principle, working with automotive paints is similar to working with conventional paints.

As a rule, drawings are applied to the hood, doors, trunk lid, front or rear fenders. With a strong desire, you can paint the whole car.

The complexity of the drawing

Since airbrushing is an art, many nuances must be taken into account in this matter. First of all, a lot depends on the complexity of the pattern that needs to be applied to the car. There are three categories of complexity of drawings, which in turn require different levels of skill from the artist.

• First category. It includes simple graphic drawings: different lines, patterns, stripes, elementary geometric shapes.
• Second category. In this case, the drawing is limited to one artistic object, the creation of which uses multi-component paints.
• The third category includes complex artistic drawings with multiple objects and applied backgrounds. In this case, a variety of colors can be used. It is important for the master to mix paints correctly and create a smooth transition of colors. If everything is done professionally, a simple car will become a unique masterpiece.

It should be understood that there are no creative boundaries in airbrushing. A specialist can draw even a large-scale picture on a car body. At the same time, it is important not only to be well versed in existing airbrushing techniques, but also to know how to properly mix and apply varnishes and paints.

How to draw

A special airbrush is used to apply the drawing. But when creating an ornament, landscape and animals, brushes and paints are used, and the artist’s manual labor is used. You can also stencil if using the techno style.

The paints used must be of high quality, durable and resistant to various atmospheric precipitation.

Naturally, you should use a wide range of colors so that you can compose any desired shade. Also, during the drawing, it is necessary to add reflective and light-accumulative paints. To give greater strength, the drawing is covered with several layers of varnish, which, among other things, will give the image “depth”.

These are the basic drawing rules. But it is important to strictly observe the technology of airbrushing.

The main stages of airbrush technology

It all starts with choosing the right pattern. At the same time, it is important to determine its theme, observe proportions, color scheme, style the image and ensure it is placed correctly. It is also important to choose the right background so that the drawing looks beautiful and expressive. After that, you need to understand where it is best to place the selected image on the body.

When the theme of the drawing is chosen, you should start developing a sketch. This will help collections of drawings, graphics tablet, camera, laptop, scanner. If you are good at drawing, paper and pencil are enough. The drawing using Photoshop must be applied to the photo of the car and add fragments of the selected drawing. Everything, the sketch is ready.

Then you should carefully study the nature of the image in order to choose the appropriate method for applying the picture. As mentioned above, each method needs its own tools. If it is “just a sticker” or a decal, then a stencil is enough. If you need to depict various complex objects with smooth color transitions, you will have to use an airbrush and brushes.

It should be remembered that it is important to place the drawing correctly, because what looks great on paper will not always look beautiful on the body.

Not only that, improper placement can "kill" the style of the entire car. Therefore, you need to be very careful about choosing the location of the pattern on the car body.

A computer will help with this. The whole process of modeling and positioning the image on the car body is performed using a computer.

If you are an experienced professional, you can do it all manually. However, it should be borne in mind that the body has a complex relief and shape. It has different protrusions and transitions that can affect the look of the picture. Therefore, it is still better to enter an image into a PC, overlay it different versions paintings, nuances of body geometry. Now images can be presented in three-dimensional form, which will allow you to carefully see and edit all the shortcomings.

If everything suits you, you can proceed to preparing the car body for applying the image.

Car preparation

The first step is to remove door handles, mirrors, headlights, all rubber seals and other elements to ensure uniform application of paints and varnishes.

After that, matting is performed. It is necessary to process only the top layer of varnish so that the paint adheres well to the surface. All scratches and small chips should be repaired. You can work with special matting sponges that do not leave scratches.

All parts and elements not involved in the drawing must be pasted over with adhesive tape or paper so that paint or varnish does not get on them. The place where the drawing will be applied must be cleaned of dust and degreased.

Drawing process

First you need to draw the main sketch. As a rule, in this case, stencils are used, which make it easy to make the base. It is desirable to make the very first lines not very bright and more blurry. It is important to keep the airbrush perpendicular to the surface of the body.

The drawing should be applied carefully and accurately, excluding jerky movements. The hand must be held calmly, but firmly, to avoid smudges. Gradually (layer by layer) it is necessary to display the entire image. First, the base is outlined, and then new details are added.

Success in this business depends on the correct setting of the airbrush. It is necessary to set the required line thickness and pressure supply.

Paint should be applied in layers. Moreover, you can apply the next layer only when the previous one dries. It is important to remember that light shades are applied first, since dark ones are difficult to paint over later.

At the very end, the finished drawing must be covered with several layers of varnish from a spray gun so that the image is fixed. When the varnish hardens, it is necessary to start polishing. This is the final stage in the procedure for drawing a picture on the car body.

The durability of the pattern will depend on compliance with the technology and the quality of the materials used.

1. When drawing, work in a respirator with a high-quality air filtration system. This will help maintain health, because paints and varnishes are quite toxic.
2. In order for the drawing to retain its beauty for a long time, it is necessary to periodically apply protective equipment. Be sure to buy a protective and abrasive polish. As a rule, if the technology has been followed, the image will last as long as the factory body paint.
3. If you want to delete the picture in the future, there may be some problems. When applying temporary airbrushing, it can be easily removed using special washable paints. But it’s not so easy to get rid of constant airbrushing. You will either have to repaint the car, or cover it with a special film.
4. If the image occupies more than half of the surface of the body, you will have to re-register the documents for the car, since its color has changed.
5. Airbrushing is considered a multi-color coloring of a car. It should not copy the identification coloring or symbols of special vehicles. The fact of the presence of an image must be noted in the passport of the car.
6. Airbrushing, if desired, can be insured in CASCO. In this case, the insurance company will cover all the costs of restoring the image.

Summing up

If you decide to decorate your car with some kind of pattern, you should carefully consider whether you need it. If necessary, and you have certain skills, you can draw a sketch yourself and apply a drawing to the body. If you have never held brushes in your hands, it is better to entrust this matter to professional craftsmen.

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Airbrushing is a special type of body painting vehicle. It has become very popular in today's modern world, many want to make their own version. This will help well precisely the painting of the body at your discretion and taste. Naturally, this has its own nuances, as in any business. Is it possible for yourself paint a car, all by hand? Why not…

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Many car enthusiasts think about this issue, but the fact is that airbrushing services are not so cheap. And it's not that easy to do. But maybe worth a try? What do you need for painting?

First you need to purchase the necessary tools:

• Compressor;
• Hoses for connection;
• Coloring composition (must be universal), solvents, acetone;
• Airbrush.

Airbrush Tool

You can buy these tools at any car dealership, of which there are a lot now. Having acquired everything you need, you can begin to create a sketch of the future drawing on the body. You can even buy ready-made stencils with which to apply a picture. The drawing must be thought out very carefully, because it will remain on the car forever. If there are any doubts about the future drawing, then you can consult with specialists who will help resolve any issues in choosing a drawing and how to apply it to the car body.

Drawing a picture on the body

The drawing process is standard:

• It is necessary to prepare the surface of the body - clean, degrease;
• Cover the remaining places that will not be painted with a film;
• Prepare tools and paints.

To begin with, the main sketch is applied. It must be borne in mind that the initial lines should not be applied clearly, but more blurry. Avoid leaks. For those who are trying to paint a car for the first time, it is recommended to practice on different surfaces - apply a drawing on a vertical and horizontal surface.

Airbrush application process

Try to set up the device well - the airbrush, with which the drawing is applied. This device must be held in the hands perpendicular to the plane. You also need to adjust the pressure supply, the thickness of the applied lines. The quality of the future drawing depends on the correct setting of the airbrush.

You need to work confidently, holding your hand firmly, so that in no case will you get a blurry picture. Accuracy, in this difficult matter, is the most important thing.

The paint is applied in layers, each of which must dry very well. And only after that the next layer of paint is applied. Initially, light colors are applied, and only then darker tones. After all dark color painting is much harder. You need to be very careful with this. At the end of the work, the drawing is covered with another layer of varnish, which will fix the resulting work.

Finished work

Painting a car body is a matter that requires special skill and skill, but it is available to many amateurs. You just need a little patience, effort and desire to make your car unique. Try. Dare, and your car will be unique!

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