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Cover the areas surrounding your painting surface with newspaper or plastic sheeting and use strips of low-adhesive masking tape to secure the edges. Strategic taping will keep you from having to deal with messes as a result of drift and overspraying.  If you’re painting one of the car’s back panels, for example, you’d want to make sure the rear wheel, trunk, and windows are all sealed off. It may also be a good idea to move your vehicle outside or park it on top of a dropcloth to prevent making a mess in your work area. A sprayer will speed up the application process and help distribute the primer better. Hold the nozzle of the sprayer 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) away from the surface of the vehicle and pull the trigger to begin releasing the primer. Move the sprayer back and forth slowly over the area you’re painting, aiming for even coverage.  Make sure your primer is properly thinned and mixed before you begin spraying. A standard epoxy or acid-etch primer will be the best choice for most projects. If you’re going to be painting over plastic, you’ll need to use a plastic-specific type primer instead.  A thin base coat may be all you need if you’re just doing some touching up. It’s important that your first coat have enough time to set completely before you move on to sanding and applying follow-up coats. Most automotive primers are formulated to dry in 30-45 minutes, and will be ready to sand in about an hour.  Sanding primer while it’s still wet will just cause it to rub off, undoing all your hard work. Exact drying times will vary depending on the product used and how heavily you apply each coat. If you happen to notice any rough or uneven spots in the dry primer, sand these out manually with a 1,200-grit fine sanding block. Use smooth, swirling motions and light pressure to wear down the area until it matches the surrounding surface. If you don’t find any glaring differences in texture, you can skip straight to applying your next coat of primer. Be sure to allow each of your follow-up coats to dry for a full hour before sanding or starting the next coat. Once you’ve put on 2-3 even coats and factored in the recommended drying time, your vehicle will be ready for paint!

summary: Mask any parts of the vehicle you don’t want to get primer on. Apply a base coat of automotive primer using a paint sprayer. Wait 20-60 minutes for the initial coat of primer to dry. Block-sand the base coat to smooth out inconsistencies. Prime and sand 1-2 more times to ensure a uniform finish.


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Trauma causes psychological and physiological effects similar to anxiety and intense fear in present time – as if the trauma never ended. Bad memories bring up painful emotions such as sadness and guilt, but they do not alter your perceptions the way that acute trauma does.  Trauma must be dealt with in its own way and usually requires professional assistance. It can sometimes take years for the symptoms of trauma to surface. You may have nightmares, disturbing thoughts, depression, phobias, anxiety, or flashbacks because of a traumatic event. Healing from past trauma can be a slow process, and it may be difficult to stop thinking about it for a while. Just trust that if you keep working on it, things will get better. Look for a counselor or program that specializes in trauma. You are in charge of your recovery, and how and when it will take place. However you decide to pursue treatment, your program should offer these essential things:  Empowerment: Your recovery is an opportunity for you to take back control. While guidance is important, you must be in charge of your healing. If your counselor suggests something that feels wrong or you're just not ready to do, you don't have to do it. Validation: Your experience may have been minimized or dismissed over the years. Your group or counselor can validate what happened to you and how the trauma has shaped your life. Connection: Experiencing trauma can be extremely isolating. Talking with others and sharing your story with people who understand can help you start feeling connected again. Talking about what happened to you is an important part of healing. Choose someone patient, kind, and someone who knows that what happened to you is serious. Someone who responds with things like, "Just don't think about it anymore," "Forgive and forget," or "That's not so bad," is not an appropriate person to talk to.  You may need to talk about your trauma over and over – make sure the person you are talking to understands that this is important. Getting it off your chest one time is good, but you will need to keep re-visiting and talking about it. If there's no one in your life you feel close to or trust, reach out to someone in your life that you really like. Ask them to do something fun and, if that feels good, invite them to do something else in the future. Spending time with this person can help you begin to form a close relationship. Be aware that talking about trauma with someone can cause them vicarious trauma, in which they experience symptoms of trauma from listening to your story of trauma. Try not to be offended if your friend can not listen to your story everyday. Family and friends are a great place to start, but if you are needing more support, a trauma counselor is trained to avoid vicarious trauma. It can be hard to think of ways to comfort yourself when you're having a difficult time. Write a list of things that make you feel better and post it in a prominent place so you can reference it easily. Some possibilities include:  Do something creative, like painting, drawing, woodworking, needlepoint, or other crafts. Get some exercise. It doesn't have to be intense – you could just go for a walk around the neighborhood. Or try running, swimming, playing a sport, dancing, hiking, or anything else that gets your body moving. Play with children in your family or a pet. This can have a very calming effect, which can make you feel better. Sing quietly or sing at the top of your lungs. Fill your lungs with fresh air and belt out your favorite tunes. Wear something that makes you feel good. Put on your favorite shirt or some jewelry that you enjoy wearing.
summary: Recognize that trauma is different from painful memories. Seek help from a group or mental health professional. Confide in someone you trust. Make a list of ways you can take care of yourself.