Paint Application / Refinish Archives

Blending Clearcoat

Post author:Jimmo
Post published:June 2, 2020
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Blending clearcoat is never ideal, but on economical jobs, it's a skill every technician will need to master. Have a look at the process for blending clear:

Blending Metallic paint on a Ford Pickup truck using the Sata 5500.

Sata 5500 HVLP / RP – Metallic Blend

Post author:Jimmo
Post published:April 11, 2020
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A Ford Pickup Truck, J7 Magnetic Metallic being repaired and sprayed using the Sata 5500 HVLP for Sealer & Basecoat, followed by the Sata 5500 RP for Clearcoat application. Sata…

Devilbiss DV1- Sky Mica Blue (41B)

Post author:Jimmo
Post published:April 11, 2020
Post category:Paint Application / Refinish / Repair Videos
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A recent YouTube upload, check out the paint job on this Mazda 3 using the Devilbiss DV1 basecoat gun. The application of sealer, basecoat, & clearcoat to the quarter and…

Spraying Kitchen Cabinets – Base / Clear

Post author:Jimmo
Post published:April 11, 2020
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Replacing Kitchen Cabinets is not usually a cheap venture. Painting them with a roller can freshen up the look, but if you want something that looks higher end, you will…

Catherine Mathewson applying clearcoat over Mazda 46G.

Catherine Mathewson applying 46G to a fender.

Mazda 46G Machine Grey Metallic

Post author:Jimmo
Post published:May 12, 2018
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An interesting new set of colors using a leafing aluminum flake has recently emerged and created some excitement in the refinishing community. One of the most popular colors is Mazda 46G, Machine…

Empowering Yourself With Technical Data Sheets

Post author:Jimmo
Post published:May 12, 2018
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Product failures can be a frustrating and costly occurrence in any repair shop and most technicians have already created a blacklist of products that they will never use again.…

Glasurit 90 Line Paint lids arranged randomly.

Color Tinting Tips

Post author:Jimmo
Post published:May 12, 2018
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Tinting color is the last thing any painter wants to be doing and on days where your paint booth is already backlogged five cars, it can be hard to even…

How to Get a Clean Paint Job

Post author:Jimmo
Post published:May 12, 2018
Post category:Featured Articles / Paint Application / Refinish / Painting - How To / Repair Articles
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Among the many challenges a refinish technician is faced within the course of a day, keeping a paint job clean is one that can sometimes be much more difficult…

5 Tips to Maximize Paint Production

Post author:Jimmo
Post published:May 12, 2018
Post category:Featured Articles / Paint Application / Refinish / Repair Articles / Shop Management
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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…

Starting in the Paint Department – Advice for Prep

Post author:Jimmo
Post published:May 12, 2018
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An unfortunate reality of working in this trade is that many technicians have acquired what they know in the absence of much or any formal training, prep staff are usually…