How to blend car paint Blending is probably one of the biggest challenges for painters today, learning to blend is ultimately learned through experience, but here are a few tips to help make life a bit easier: 1. Use a similar undercoat – by choosing an undercoat that is close to your topcoat you can…
The art of spraying is a skill like anything else that gets better with experience. Most people at first are intimidated the first time they pick up a paint gun. Once you get going you’ll start to find a comfortable spot, but here are a few tips to get you off to a great start. Keep it straight!…
If you are reading this then you are likely wondering what’s involved in painting a car yourself & how you can accomplish this. First of all, the good news is people are turning out professional results from their garage all over North America. The unfortunate news is that the first few jobs may not…
As a technician, it’s important to prioritize safety in the shop. Here are some basic tips to keep in mind: Respirators are crucial for protecting your lungs and body from dust and vapors. For sanding and grinding, a dust mask is sufficient. For painting and working with 1 part enamels, a carbon respirator (half-mask) is…