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The Most Common Paint Prep Mistakes...and How to Avoid Them

Manufacturers' technical support personnel often field calls from body shop employees about product failures that lead to poor paint jobs - only to find out it wasn't the products but faulty paint prep procedures.

5/14/2012 By Jason Stahl

Preventing Peelers

A shocking number of bumper covers painted in body shops end up peeling, but all it takes is following the paint manufacturer's procedures for finishing flexible parts to banish these eyesores forever.

3/9/2012 By Charlie Barone

Buyer Education: Sandpaper

Understanding the differences between different kinds of sandpaper and how they're made will equip you with the knowledge to make smarter buying decisions.

12/8/2011 1:22:14 PM By Mark Clark

Choosing the Right Masking Tape

Industry changes have had a big impact on masking tapes. A look at the new technology out there should help you with your buying decisions.

10/27/2011 By Curt Harler

Prep for Perfection

Shortcuts and speed only lead to hack paint jobs. Performing the right paint prep procedures from start to finish will help you avoid costly re-dos.

10/25/2010 9:31:27 AM By Nathan Tarr

Why You Should Replace Hand Sanding with Power Sanding

Power sanders are much faster than hand sanding, and fast is the name of the game in collision repair. So stop hand sanding and learn to love the “bomb.”

3/10/2010 By Mark Clark

Waterborne Paint Conversion for Body Shops

Waterborne paint is the wave of the future for body shops. As environmental regulations become stricter for collision repairers, many are looking to waterborne paint to help their body shops go green. But converting to wa...

2/18/2010

Converting a Body Shop to Waterborne Paint: What to Expect

After eight years working with waterborne basecoats, I’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly. Here’s a no-frills, firsthand account of my experience.

2/9/2010 By Mike Anderson

Tips for Metallic Paint Jobs

There will always be metallic colors that are virtually impossible to blend out nicely, and "tracking" will always be a concern. But there are steps painters can take to make these colors as painless as possible.

1/18/2010 By Nathan Tarr

TECH FEATURE: The Case of the Murdered Paint Job

A horrible paint job. A miffed vehicle owner. An upset insurance company. We were out to crack the case. And everyone and everything were suspects.

4/3/2009 11:19:33 AM By Mark Clark

Preparing a Body Shop for Waterborne Paint Conversion

Waterborne is better for the environment and has some unique and beneficial advantages. But it isn’t a switch that should be made on a whim. Part 3 of a three-part series.

3/2/2009 By Mark Clark

Equipment Needed for Waterborne Conversion

Transitioning to waterborne basecoats will require obtaining new equipment and retrofitting some existing equipment. Are you prepared? Part 2 of a three-part series on waterborne paint.

2/9/2009 By Mark Clark

Take Pride in Paint Prep

Every botched job I see reminds me of the lack of pride some techs and painters have in their work. Having a plan and following your paint system’s handbook goes a long way toward avoiding such disasters.

5/1/2008 By Nathan Tarr

Talking to Body Shops that Have Made Waterborne Conversion

A check in with body shops on their progress in transitioning to waterborne paint reveals no major problems...as long as paint manufacturers’ guidelines are strictly adhered to.

4/1/2008 By Mark Clark

It's a Dirty Job

Dirt happens in the paint process. But there are some things you can do to keep it to a minimum and deliver the highest quality paint job to your customer.

12/1/2007 By Nathan Tarr

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