Custom Painted Helmets!
A look at some custom painted helmets and an update on some Refinish Network projects!
Which Body Filler?
Since I am still awaiting information on the tests I need to prepare for from the college, I’ve just been flipping through and starting with what sparks my interest. One of the first things was working with body fillers. This is something I already have experience with and I am curious to see some…
The Basic Repair Process
The Basic Repair Process Auto body and paint repairs are typically broken into 3 different procedures and move in the direction shown in the chart below: Bodywork -> Preparation -> Paint/Spraying Rust Repairs Welding Structural Repairs Parts Replacements Dent Repairs Plastic Repairs Teardown & Trim Removal Feathering Backsanding Priming Check…
How to tell if a cars been painted
How to tell if a cars been painted When buying a used car something you will really want to look for is bad paint repairs. Having a car painted is fine, but if it’s been painted well it should show no signs of a repair. You will find often people go with cheap repair work…
Applying a Primer Surfacer
Applying a Primer Surfacer The goal when applying a primer surface to a panel is to provide holdout and protection over your substrate. Primer surfacers provide some fill to level out feathering and correct minor flaws on your panel. Any dent repairs involving body fillers should be finished in P180-P320 grit paper before starting a…
How to Spray a Clean Paint Job
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…
Replacing a Body Panel – Dodge Boxside
Replacing a Boxside Whenever the time comes that a panel is damaged too severely to restore using polyester fillers the next option is replacing the panel completely. Whether its a box side, door skin, quarter or any other piece of welded/bonded metal the process is basically the same: Here is the…
How Clear Can Change Your Color
Spray Out Test This is a brief demonstration to show the effects of building up clearcoat over and how it can affect your color match. Many OEM manufacturers recommend not bringing your first coat of clear to the edge because it can change the appearance of the color and how it is going to…
Getting Your Car Repaired After a Collision
The process of getting your vehicle repaired can go many ways. When you’ve realized you need your car fixed, this is the typical process to expect. It starts by choosing a shop for to obtain a quote from, but first you may need to determine who is going to be paying for the repair. First…
Why does it cost so much to fix a scratch?
Why does it cost so much to fix a scratch? Often times consumers in this industry are left thinking body shops are overcharging. A scratch only a few inches long can bring in a bill up to or beyond $1000. It’s easy to jump to the conclusion there taking you for a ride given the…