Air Compressors: What to Consider When Buying
Rotary type compressors are now taking a larger bite out of piston compressors in the collision repair market, with their manufacturers claiming this technology is more energy efficient and provides a reliable supply of clean, dry air.
Buyer Education: Spray Guns
Spray guns have come a long way since they first hit the market, and the universe has expanded. A look at their history and the many different types available will give us a greater appreciation for these marvels.
UV Primers
Ultraviolet (UV) primer might be pricey, but consider the advantages and you might be sold on this amazing technology.
Compressed Air and Waterborne: What You Need to Know
Before shops convert to waterborne/low-VOC basecoats, they need to evaluate whether their compressed air systems will support the conversion.
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.
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.
Waterborne Paint Conversion for Body Shops
Waterborne paint is the wave of the future for body shops. As environmental regulations become stricter for collision repairers, many are looking to waterborne paint to help their body shops go green. But converting to waterborne isn’t as simple as switching out paint cans. Spraybooths, spray guns and gun cleaning equipment often must be updated.
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.
Air Compressor Service: What You Need to Know
A fully functioning and well-maintained air compressor keeps a shop ticking. So what happens if it skips a beat?
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.
Preparing a Body Shop for Waterborne Paint Conversion
Waterborne is better for the environment and has some unique and beneficial advantages. But it isn’t a switch that should be made on a whim.
Part 3 of a three-part series.
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.
