Car enthusiasts are always looking for a way to have their car stand out from the crowd but buying off the shelf parts will only go so far. There is a good chance that someone else out there wive the same combination of parts. The best way to give your […]
Painting & Powdercoating
Label Your Paint Cans – Quick Tip
If your in the middle of a restoration or about to start one, there is a good chance you will go through numerous cans of paint. What happens if you forget which paint was used on each part, you might accidentally use the wrong paint on the wrong component. Save […]
Applying Filler and Glazing Putty Really Is Easy – Quick Tip
DONT LET BODY WORK GET IN THE WAY OF FINISHING YOUR PROJECT One of the scariest aspects of vehicle restoration is body work, especially when it comes to filler and sanding. The worst thing to do is avoid it until the end, then be forced to pay someone else to […]
Get Spraying with your New Paint Gun, Quick and Easy!
New Paint Gun? Not Sure What To Do Next? This Quick and Easy guide is all you will need to start painting your project in no time, you might be surprised just how easy it is. To start things off there are a few pieces of equipment you will need […]
Shaved Fender Vents on 08-10 Super Duty
Shaved Fender Vents on 08-10 Super Duty The fastest way to make your vehicle stand out is with exterior modifications, but in order for them to look good it must be done the proper way. Adding new pieces such as wheels, tires, bumpers, etc. is one method but it can […]
HVLP Spray Guns FAQ
What size compressor do I need to run this? How many PSI? How many CFM? – This will vary from gun to gun, and even with what tip you are using on the gun. For the most part HVLP guns need more air volume, and less air pressure than a […]
Clear Coat FAQ
Clear Coat is just like regular paint with no solids or tints added to it. Modern clear coat paints are formulated to have more gloss, more flexibility, protect better and be more UV resistant than the old solid color/no clear paints that used to be the industry standard.
Rust Encapsulator FAQ
Should I use the Rust Encapsulator as a sealer after treating rusted areas with Rust Dissolver? Can I, or should I just use a primer? – If you fully remove the rust down to clean bare metal with the Rust Dissolver, applying epoxy primer to the areas would be a good way to seal the metal. Rust Encapsulator can also be used in this case, but it should be used in any situation where all rust was not fully removed.
How to Tune in Your HVLP Spray Gun- With Kevin Tetz
If you have never painted with a spray gun before, or if you have only recently converted over to spraying with modern high volume low pressure equipment, there are new things to learn. Here is a little primer Kevin Tetz did recently for us explaining which knob controls what function, and how to set your gun up before painting.