Purchasing a Spraybooth
A good spraybooth should paint your ledger in the black, not the red. Experts agree on several key features that make a booth a good investment.
A Comprehensive Guide to Adhesives in Collision Repair
Many OEMs are now recommending the use of adhesives when bonding panels together. Here’s a look at the different kinds of adhesives on the market and the functions they serve.
Cut Extremely Fast
Using top premium abrasive minerals together with the most advanced bonding technology, MaxFilm discs cut extremely fast with a uniform finish. From primer surfacer to the toughest E-coat, these long-lasting, ultra-high performance discs will keep your shop’s efficiency at the maximum. These discs feature extended paper life and are highly resistant to clogging.
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.
Waterborne Paint FAQs
We asked the paint manufacturers six questions about low-VOC/waterborne paint with the goal of dispelling the myths and fears about this new technology. Their answers may surprise you.
UV Primers
Ultraviolet (UV) primer might be pricey, but consider the advantages and you might be sold on this amazing technology.
Ideal Tack Cloth for Waterborne
Detro’s new tack cloth was designed for waterborne finishes. Its thermoset tackifier eliminates transfer to surfaces. The thermoset process completely encapsulates material fibers, greatly reducing fabric fraying. Although designed for waterborne finishes, it works on all types of automotive, industrial and wood finishes, making it a great choice for all painting applications. It’s available in
Performing Custom Modification
Performing high-quality custom modification can be extremely rewarding, not to mention provide higher net profits than your average collision job.
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.
Building a Successful Side Business in Bedliners
A pioneer in sprayed-on bedliners shows off
some of his greatest creations and offers advice to
those desiring to explore this profit center.
