Painting a PS4 Controller can add a unique twist to your console and bring some personality into your game. There are a few steps to follow to make sure you end up with a long-lasting finish. Being a thermosetting plastic, it is critical that you follow the cleaning and priming steps in order for the…
“DV1 Paint Gun Review: Improved Build Quality and Sleek Design” Looking for a reliable and easy-to-use spray gun? The DV1 Paint Guns from Devilbiss might be the perfect fit. In this DV1 paint gun review, we’ll take a closer look at the features and performance of these guns, which are designed to fit into the…
Getting a clean paint job can be a challenge for refinish technicians, and while modern equipment and a well-maintained paint booth can certainly help, they are not a guarantee of a clean result. One common source of dirt nibs in paint jobs is neglect of the airline, which can wear and accumulate dust and overspray…
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…
This is how to paint your car yourself. This is BASF paint being blended across a hood and fender. The clear being sprayed second is referred to as a “wetbed”, it allows the blend coat to land on a wet surface making for a better blend.
This is the painting of a 1968 Camaro going Synergy Green. This car was stripped and restored, including panel replacements, some metal patches and dent repairs. An Update video:
The Products used in this Video are3M Rubbing / Cutting Compound (step 1 on white pad)3M Swirl Mark Remover (step 2 on black pad)3M Ultrafina (step 3 on blue pad)This a how to on polishing a black car can be applied to any color. This is a thorough polishing job that is most noticeable on a…
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…
Tinting Color is always my least favorite option when trying to match a color but sometimes it is completely unavoidable. When a variant is not on the same page as your car an adjustment is required, here we are dealing only with solid colors here. So its a good thing to first know…
How to prepare and paint plastic parts. plastic parts are among the highest improperly refinished substrates. Setting good prep routines are critical for achieving proper adhesion on raw plastic. Determine if primed by rubbing a hidden area with some 600 grit paper. If the bumper rubs off a coating on your paper (usually black) then…