ryan brown
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I probably should add: Do you’ll spray with the material wide open or try to dial it in? I always sprayed wide open and they told me I was wrong for doing this. I am supposed to find some sort of “sweet spot”. I just cant seem to find it? I know this may be a dumb topic to some but its frustrating the hell out of me. I have been painting for 8 years and now I feel like I am starting over after talking with these reps.
Pro Techt, We switched because of money. If it were me and I had to pick a paint line because of quality and performance it would be Glasurit or Spies Hecker. Probably the Spies. I would pick the product then see if you can get the money where you want it. We did the opposite and in retrospect I am not sure if it was the smartest move. One thing to consider is that water is around the corner and that will change some things. I have sprayed Autowave and the new clear Superior 250 and it is unreal! We didn’t sign a contract so when the water comes we are going to reevaluate things a little. If there is anything else I could help you with please let me know!
I don’t think one is better than the other, they both have their pros and cons. Dupont’s color is either on or off where Sikkens usually had a good color match, but it may be a hassle trying to find it. Dupont clear sprays nicer but will die a little bit where as Sikkens was a little more unforgiving but held an excellent gloss. Dupont basecoat coverage is good if you use the Valueshades, Sikkens was pretty good no matter what.
My shop just switched from Sikkens to Dupont. What product are you spraying now, that will help me compare a little better. Btw I sprayed sikkens for 7 years and have been to their school twice so I know it like the back of my hand!
I have something to add to this! I work as a painter/manager and it is next to impossible to find employees. The worst seem to be bodymen age 40-50. I have never seen people that are so hell bent on doing things the wrong way and trying to convince others that it’s right.I believe one of the reasons that nobody gets into this field is most young people are lazy and don’t want to have to work hard for a living. The money is there if you are good and want to work. Case in point I am already over 40k this year.
As of a couple of weeks ago we started using Norton paper, plastic and masking paper. I like all of it better than 3M. They gave us a case of tape and the stuff works damn good also. We were using hookit paper and the price difference between the two was 3M 86.23/box and Norton 46.08/box. The Norton works better imo!
Dupont 72500 or Spies 8180MS