Article: Home improvement stores usually stock sheeting, as do some paint stores and auto parts shops. Cover up any areas near the hood that you don't want painted. Masking tape is good for covering the edges around the hood. Plastic sheeting is better for covering large areas. No matter what type of paint you use, the fumes are unpleasant and dangerous to inhale. Moving the car to an open, outdoor location is a good idea, but you should still put on a respirator mask to be safe. Safety goggles and gloves are also helpful. You have most likely seen spray paint for sale at various stores. Using it is as simple as pointing and spraying. You will need a can of primer and a can of colored paint. If you want to add more detail to the hood, also get another color of paint. You can get paint guns relatively cheaply online or at home improvement stores. A gun gives you more control, helping you create more even paint layers. You will need to get liquid paint and mix it according to the instructions on the label. Hold the primer canister about 8 to 12in (20 to 30cm) above the hood. Start at 1 end and slowly move the can or gun in a straight line towards the other end. Then reverse, overlapping this second stroke with your first one. Continue spraying back and forth to cover the entire hood. Another way to do this is with a quality liquid primer. Spread it over the hood with a plastic paint spreader. For primer, wait between 2 to 5 minutes before applying more. Each can of primer or paint requires some waiting for the product to settle on the hood. Check the instructions on the can to remind yourself of how long to wait. Don't wait too long, though. The primer should only be allowed to dry after you're done adding more of it. Spray on more primer, waiting a few minutes after each layer. Apply it the same way you did the first one. Move in slow, even strokes. The primer should be nice and thick before you paint. Wait a whole day to ensure that the primer settles. To protect it, cover the car with a drop cloth purchased online or from any stores that sell paint supplies.

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Cover the rest of the car with tape and plastic sheeting. Wear a respirator when painting the car. Use spray paint for a quicker and cheaper paint job. Purchase a paint gun for a more professional paint job. Spray primer over the hood. Wait up to 5 minutes after applying a layer. Add 3 or more layers of primer. Wait 24 hours for the primer to dry.