Painting Plastic

A plastic bumper is in need of painting starting from the raw plastic. Multiple steps are required including cleaning, priming / adhesion promoter & paint.


A plastic bumper is in need of painting starting from the raw plastic. Multiple steps are required including cleaning, priming / adhesion promoter & paint.

Working in the prep department of a collision repair shop can be a challenging and rewarding career, but it’s not uncommon for technicians to acquire their skills and knowledge through on-the-job experience rather than formal training. If you’re a prep technician looking to take your work to the next level, or if you’re just starting…

I’ve been using UV primer for years and often found them to be a very effective tool for increasing production. It seems UV techology is changing rapidly and it has been taken to an entirely new level with the launch of the SPDI curing system. Have a look!

Automotive paint, also known as automotive finish, is the coating applied to vehicles to protect the metal body and give the vehicle a desired color and finish. The history of automotive paint dates back to the early 20th century and has evolved significantly over the years. In the early days of automotive production, vehicles were…

Tinting metallic paint follows the same general principles as tinting a solid color, however there are 2 dimensions you have to worry about versus 1 with solids colors. You have the color face and pitch. The face of the color is what you see looking straight at the vehicle, the pitch is what you observe…

A custom painted Nissan 300zx sprayed with BASF Carizzma and Glasurit 90 line clear. The color was created by applying a transparent green dye over gold metallic basecoat.

Watch as we jump into the booth with Gabriel Merino, creator of the Motivated Painters movement! Painting a red metallic in one of the largest, premier shops in Canada.