Blending automotive clearcoat is an important technique for creating a seamless, professional finish on a repair job or paint project. Clearcoat provides protection and a glossy finish to the base coat, and blending it correctly can help ensure that the repair is undetectable and the paint job looks flawless. Here are some steps to follow…
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…
The 3M accuspray which was originally released as a primer gun with a 1.8 disposable tip will be finding new use as the gun that will do it all. 3M will soon be releasing 1.4 and 1.3 tips for this gun to be used to spray sealers, paint and clear coat. At the time of…
Spraying clearcoat is an art in itself, for the most part, spraying experience is the best way to learn this skill. However, having an understanding of what it does and establishing good routines will go a long way in how your paint job holds up. So first off let’s have a look at what clearcoat…
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…
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…
The art of spraying is a skill like anything else that gets better with experience. Most people at first are intimidated the first time they pick up a paint gun. Once you get going you’ll start to find a comfortable spot, but here are a few tips to get you off to a great start. Keep it straight!…