paint prep Archives - BodyShop Business
Hospeco Brands Group: Products for the Safety of the User & Vehicle

Hospeco Brands Group has a huge variety of products that protect the technician and also protect the vehicle.

The Digital Transformation of Collision Repair

The strategic integration of digital tools and technologies in body shops is becoming the new refinish industry benchmark.

S & G Tool Aid Introduces New Blow Gun

The Turbo Tornado Blow Gun delivers the air flow you need when and where you need it. 

Technology Advancements in the Paint Shop

We’ve come a long way as far as paint technology goes, from not mixing at all to digital color management.

Auto Body Refinish: Paint Prep Fundamentals

Nothing is faster or more profitable than accuracy — doing it right the first time.

Paint Prep Fundamentals, Part 2

Paint prep fundamentals: sanding, cleaning, masking, priming, block sanding and blend panels.

Paint Prep Fundamentals, Part 1

Without proper paint prep, achieving an excellent paint job is likely not going to happen.

VIDEO: Troubleshooting Common Paint Problems, Part 1

Common paint problems and tips on how to avoid them.

FrogTape Introduces New Line of Performance Masking Tapes

The FrogTape brand has introduced a family of performance masking tapes geared for peak performance in the most challenging marine, industrial, transportation and automotive coating applications. The new product line includes three high-performance products, with two additional fineline masking tapes joining the collection from Shurtape brand, sister brand to FrogTape. All five products combine for

Paint Problem Troubleshooting

Collision repair facilities today face many challenges with paint. Here are some common problems and how to overcome them.

VIDEO: Common Paint Prep Mistakes

The most common mistakes that are made when prepping a vehicle for paint.

PPG Offers New Course to Prep Automotive Refinish Preppers

The two-day class is designed for entry-level assistant refinish technicians who have never received any formal PPG training and work alongside body and refinish technicians using PPG products and processes.