Nissan Z350 Refinish Job
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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…

Surface washing is an important part of any refinishing work. Prior to starting any job, you should initially wash the old paintwork with a mild detergent to remove dirt and other water soluble contaminants that may hide another problem. The initial wash will remove bugs, bird droppings, sap, coffee, pop, grime, dirt, dust, blood, salt…

It can sound very strange for someone outside of the trade to hear an estimator tell them they need to be charged extra money for the color to be blended into the next panel. It almost sounds like a scam, however, blending is an absolutely necessary step in the refinish process. You should be more…

Blending automotive clearcoat is an important technique for creating a seamless, professional finish on a repair job or paint project. Clearcoat provides protection and a glossy finish to the base coat, and blending it correctly can help ensure that the repair is undetectable and the paint job looks flawless. Here are some steps to follow…

A Ford Pickup Truck, J7 Magnetic Metallic being repaired and sprayed using the Sata 5500 HVLP for Sealer & Basecoat, followed by the Sata 5500 RP for Clearcoat application. Sata is known for building professional spray equipment that will last for a very long time and perform well.