Diagnosing Automotive Paint Problems
More than 17 years in the collision repair industry has alerted me to three common problems with paint jobs. Here’s how to avoid them so you can also avoid costly redos.
I-CAR Offers Online 6H Rule Compliance Training
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires all collision repair facilities comply with NESHAP 6H Final Rule, meaning any technician that applies atomized coatings must be trained on hazardous airborne pollutant reduction. The EPA required that facilities comply by January, 2011. For facilities that missed this deadline, it is still required and not too late to
Sterling Autobody Centers Complete Waterborne Conversion
Sterling Autobody Centers announces it has completed its network-wide conversion to waterborne paint. The transition began in June and took less than three months to complete, the company says. All 62 Sterling locations are presently using the waterborne system. “Repairing vehicles today with tomorrow in mind is a commitment Sterling is proud to lead within
How to Retrofit a Spraybooth for Waterborne
“Makeover” shows are all the rage on TV today, but none concentrate on making over spraybooths for waterborne/low-VOC basecoats. So what do you need to do to restyle your booth? Listen up and your booth could become the height of fashion…and efficiency.
Your Guide to Body Shop Safety
Creating a culture of safety in your body shop can increase productivity, make your employees happier and keep you out of trouble. So what are you waiting for?
Strainer Sizes for Waterborne Paint
Reader’s Choice Question: “What strainer sizes are required with each brand’s waterborne paint? Some paint companies say 125 microns, some call for 200, some for a range of sizes. When considering a disposable paint cup system, which is supposedly better for waterborne paint?”
– Biag Pellegrino, head painter, Chaffee’s Auto Body, Franklin, Mass.
Reduce Dry Times
Accele-Cure reduces dry times with both waterborne and solvent-based products as uniform metal temperatures are achieved faster. Installation is fast for minimal downtime. Also, it’s competitively priced and energy efficient, costing less than $1 per hour on average to operate. It’s also maintenance-friendly with no additional ducts and filters to be cleaned or replace. No
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.
Reduce Heating Costs
AIROMAX units hung from your ceiling can reduce all of your shop’s air pollutants by 75 percent to 90 percent. Save your lungs and reduce clean-up. Also, reduce exhaust and save heat costs. Wash each of the pre-filters every six to eight weeks and replace each low-cost primary filter every 12 to 18 months. Call
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.
