Car Painting Basics
A beginner’s video on the basic steps necessary in automotive refinish.
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A three-stage paint, commonly referred to as a tri-coat, is a color that requires two separate basecoat application steps. For instance, a three-stage white would require the application of a solid white first, once dry, a transparent pearl coat is applied over top to give the color a sparkling effect. This transparent pearl coat is…
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Spraying Translucent Colors
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Fixing a Scratch
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