Car Painting Basics
A beginner’s video on the basic steps necessary in automotive refinish.

A beginner’s video on the basic steps necessary in automotive refinish.

Hydro dipping, also known as water transfer printing, is a process that allows you to transfer patterns and designs onto a variety of surfaces using water. It’s a popular method for adding unique and eye-catching finishes to everything from car parts and firearms to home decor and personal accessories. In this article, we’ll take a…

A behind the scenes look at how to create a simple custom paint job on this power-wheels Cadillac. We’ve prepared the plastic thoroughly for painting and applied a white with a red splatter into it. Then topped it off with a unique pearl for an eye-popping finish out in the sun. This paint job took…

Types of Primer While the term primer can be thrown around quite loosely at times, the most basic function of a primer is to ensure a proper bond between the paint you will be applying. Before we get too deep into various types of primer, let’s clear up some terminology you will hear when discussing…

This shows a minor scrape on a Mazda Miata. The scratch was feathered out, primed and painted using BASF paint. There are many ways to get the job done, this is what was done here: 1. The scratch was feathered out using 280 grit paper until each color was separated around 1/2″. 2. Next…

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The DV1 paint gun, also known as the DeVilbiss DV1 spray gun, is a high-performance tool used in the automotive and industrial painting industries. Developed by DeVilbiss, a leading manufacturer of paint spraying equipment, the DV1 paint gun is known for its precision, efficiency, and versatility. One of the key features of the DV1 paint…