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 than it sounds. While a contemporary paint booth and modern equipment can certainly be beneficial, it is by no means a guarantee of clean work. […]
An Xbox One Controller is a thermosetting plastic and requires a bit of prep work to ensure proper adhesion. Like any plastic, particular attention should be paid to cleaning and making sure it is primed with a suitable coating before applying any paint. Product suggestions are listed below each step for assistance. Step 1 […]
If your finish has lost its factory shine, polishing can an easy way to restore it back to looking new. After watching a Refinish Network polishing video, many users are left wondering what they need to replicate what’s been done. So here is a list of product choices that can help you get up and going! […]
Have you ever wanted to see an actual refinish quality paint job achieved using aerosol spray cans? Behold the power of 2K spray cans from Spraymax! These cans work by utilizing a 2 component can, allowing for a hardener to be added at the time of use, exactly the same way a professional paint shop […]
Polishing headlights is a fairly simple task that is similar to polishing clearcoat. The products used in this video are from 3M however any compatible system will work as well. Check out these headlight restoration kits:
The Products used in this Video are3M Rubbing / Cutting Compound (step 1 on white pad)3M Swirl Mark Remover (step 2 on black pad)3M Ultrafina (step 3 on blue pad)This a how to on polishing a black car can be applied to any color. This is a thorough polishing job that is most noticeable on a […]
An aerosol demonstration on panel painting.
Choosing the Correct Primer There are several different types of primers and depending on what you chose will have an impact on the quality of your repair. Here are a few terms to be familiar with & a few choices. 1 or 2K ? This just means it requires an activator. 2K products require […]
