Complete Paint Prep System
Presta Products has added two new products to its Scuff Stuff line. The Scuff Stuff BlenPad will provide a 1,000-grit equivalent sand scratch when used with Scuff Stuff. The foam creates a more even and uniform scratch profile than traditional grey scuff pads by distributing consistent hand pressure across the surface. Pre-Paint Cleaner is a
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.
Axalta Debuts New Prepper to Painter Training Course
This course, offered through online and in-person blended learning, will teach refinish fundamentals to individuals who have some body shop experience.
UniCure 1004P Semi-Downdraft Prep Station Adds Flexibility to Paint Operations
The UNI1004P Semi-Downdraft Prep Station from UniCure is pressurized and comes with a heated air make-up system to add functionality.
How to Avoid Common Car Paint and Bare Metal Prep Mistakes
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.
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.
Be Prepared to Paint
I call them ‘Boy Scouts’ – painters who are prepared and do the job right the first time. Here are some tips to make sure you don’t have to do the job over for free.
Prepare to Paint
Paint preparation is more difficult and complicated than it was a couple decades ago. To keep your shop as productive and profitable as possible, keep yourself up to date on the latest paint products.
Focus Advisors Facilitates Sale of Painters Collision Centers
Focus Advisors announced it was the sell-side advisory firm that represented Painters Collision Centers in its sale to Classic Collision in January 2024.
ASE Offers Webinar on Pre-Paint Operating Procedures
The free webinar, “Pre-Paint Operating Procedures for Increased Productivity”, will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 4 p.m. EST.
