Auto Body Refinish: Paint Prep Fundamentals
Nothing is faster or more profitable than accuracy — doing it right the first time.
Schwartz Advisors Reps Autobody Jobbers Warehouse
Schwartz served as the exclusive sell-side adviser to ABJ in its sale to Automotive Systems Warehouse.
Rare Vehicle Painted with BASF Paint Receives Award
A 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge convertible painted with Glasurit 55 Line won the Concourse Gold award at the Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals auto show.
Automotive Painting: It’s Still a Good Trade
I can think of no other industry where a young man or woman can start in an entry-level position and excel to an extremely comfortable living — without ever going to formal schooling or training.
Achieving a Show-Quality Finish: It All Starts with Proper Paint Prep
Clearcoats get all the glory, but you can’t put a beautiful clearcoat on an ugly paint job and have it look good. Attend this webinar to hear AkzoNobel’s Bob Chapman and Tracy Frye discuss the importance of starting a paint job with the end in mind. During this educational session, Bob and Tracy will explore
Drywall Pro’s Tape Dispenser Invention a Hit with Auto Painters
Drywall contractor Shadrach Gibson came up with an ingenious invention to save labor on his job and is now finding that auto refinish technicians are interested in his new tool too.
How to Beat Rising Paint Costs
Making a buck on a paint job hasn’t gotten any easier. When it comes to paint, those costs have been passed on from ingredient makers to paint manufacturers to jobbers to shops. Unfortunately, it’s as difficult as ever to pass those increases on to customers, especially if you’re doing insurance work.
Paint Prep Fundamentals, Part 1
Without proper paint prep, achieving an excellent paint job is likely not going to happen.
Auto Refinish: Are You a Custom Painter?
What constitutes custom paint? And what’s the difference between custom painting and collision painting?
Proper Paint Prep: Foundational Integrity
Stay faithful to these paint prep fundamentals, and you’ll be able to avoid redos and comebacks.
