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 paint technician that can keep up with demanding production needs will be one of the most valuable employees to any high production repair facility. To be successful in this type of environment, here are a few tips for maximizing the jobs that go through your paint booth: Use Dry Time Efficiently – The best…
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.
How to Keep Dirt out of the Paint Spraying a clean paint job is a common goal painters in all industries shoot for. Many painters, especially new painters can fall short of this, get frustrated and have no idea what is causing the problem there having. While dirt can be easily extracted by polishing afterwards…
This is a set of kitchen cabinets that were sprayed at the shop. To get them from this: To this: We took the following steps: Cleaned them well with some degreaser & soap Sanded them with P600 grit paper Scuffed them with a red scotch pad applied 2 coats of RM Diamont mixed 4:1:1:1 –…
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…
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…
It happens to us all, after looking at your car in the driveway for a while you can’t help but wonder what it would look like in another color. While a good prep job can make it look good no matter what, here are a few things to consider. Painting it black can be…
When it comes to selecting a paint spray gun, it’s important to understand the differences between the various options on the market. Prices can range from $20 to $1000, so it’s important to consider what you’re getting for your money. One key factor to consider is transfer efficiency, or how much of the product actually…