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…
Sata 5500 HVLP / RP – Metallic Blend
A Ford Pickup Truck, J7 Magnetic Metallic being repaired and sprayed using the Sata 5500 HVLP for Sealer & Basecoat, followed by the Sata 5500…
Devilbiss DV1- Sky Mica Blue (41B)
A recent YouTube upload, check out the paint job on this Mazda 3 using the Devilbiss DV1 basecoat gun. The application of sealer, basecoat, &…
Spraying Kitchen Cabinets – Base / Clear
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…
Mazda 46G Machine Grey Metallic
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…
Empowering Yourself With Technical Data Sheets
Product failures can be a frustrating and costly occurrence in any repair shop and most technicians have already created a blacklist of products that…
Color Tinting Tips
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…
How to Get a Clean Paint Job
Among the many challenges a refinish technician is faced within the course of a day, keeping a paint job clean is one that can…
5 Tips to Maximize Paint Production
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.…
Starting in the Paint Department – Advice for Prep
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…