Aluminum in the Paint Shop
There has been lots of buzz over the F-150 and aluminum, but hardly any talk about what the paint shop needs to know. Although the refinish process will be similar, there are things to consider.
New York Artist Creates ‘ArtRod’ Using Pro-Spray Paint
New York fine artist Steven Vaughan has created an “ArtRod” for a client that has gained national acclaim for its uniqueness and one-of-a-kind paint job using Pro-Spray products. The car, a 1970 Saab that ended up being two feet longer when completed, is a rolling piece of art complete with drawings of nuclear explosions, cowboys
SCRS Compiles Documentation on Clearcoat Application
In July, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) issued a request to automotive refinish coatings manufacturers with the intent of updating documentation on the issue of mid-panel clearcoat blending. Previous correspondence collected 10 years prior had demonstrated a consistent requirement for clearcoat application to extend across an entire panel, to the nearest breakpoint, in
I-CAR Launches Two New Refinish Courses
I-CAR has announced that two new courses are available to refinish technicians: Refinish Materials and Application Blending (REF08e), and Color Theory, Mixing Toners and Tinting (REF09). These courses are available now and have replaced Color Theory, Application, Tinting and Blending (REF03). “Nearly all repairs require some level of refinishing and typically, refinish work gets noticed
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.
