Walcom, an Italian company, has gained recognition in the North American market for their innovative paint guns. Their HTE series, including the HVP, GEO, HTE BASE, and HTE Clearcoat guns, are made with a carbon fiber body and forged aluminum inner structure. These guns are designed to work with the Walcom Thermodry Heating system, which…
UV LED light technology is becoming increasingly popular in the automotive industry for curing primer, and for good reason. This advanced technology offers a number of benefits over traditional curing methods, including faster drying times, reduced energy consumption, and improved safety and environmental sustainability. One of the main advantages of UV LED light technology is…
Car repair and painting can seem intimidating, but with the right tools and techniques, you can achieve professional-quality results. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take you through the process from start to finish, covering everything from bodywork and prep to painting and blending panels. First, let’s look at the process in three parts: Cleaning To…
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…
Blending Clear Coat From time to time it is not practical to clearcoat an entire panel. Blending clearcoat undetectably can be achieved but is not recommended because the blend can be broken down by UV Rays easily and the edge can eventually become visible. Most of the time paint manufacturers will not warranty this type…
How to Blend Tri Coat Paint Three stage paint is often an intimidating thought to a new paint but the reality is it\’s a very easy thing to apply. With three stage paint you have to apply two separate paint mixes, one over the other. Your typical three stage will consist of a solid…
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…
A common misconception thrown around the trade is factory paint is better then refinish paint. While refinish paint does generate more of a margin for mistakes, it is not any different then factory paint. Factory paint is generally based on identical technology, with a few differences in application technique. Factory base coat can be applied…
This is meant to be a guideline, it will differ between OEM and refinish as-well-as between manufacturers. The example of the left shows with the use of a primer-sealer for better holdout while the one on the right shows without. (both are acceptable) Etch / Pretreatment 0.25 mil Etch / Pretreatment 0.25 mils Primer…
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…