Whether you are planning on painting your car yourself, or paying to have it done, it is essential that the prep is done right. For the most part it is a time consuming job consisting of mostly grunt work, there is not really that much to learn about prepping correctly. So learn how to do it yourself, and see if you can’t knock a couple hundred off the labor bill for the next paint job at the body shop.
Tag: automotive paint
1K VS. 2K Coatings
There is often confusion and misuse of terms when it comes to describing automotive coatings. Not only do some people not know the difference between 1K and 2K paints, but some people confuse single stage paints and two stage paints with 1K and 2K. Here are some brief definitions that we hope will dispel the confusion.
History Timeline and Types of Automotive Paint
What is the first thing you notice when you see an old car or truck for the first time? If you are like most folks, the answer would likely be the paint. Not just the color but the overall condition of the paint finish. Does it have a beautiful, high-gloss […]
Abrasives for Automotive Paint Prep
Many times I have heard folks say “ah, sandpaper is sandpaper, what’s the difference?” Well, that may be somewhat true if you are only concerned with making a nice pine birdhouse, paper towel holder or a magazine rack for your wife’s birthday that is just fine but that term just doesn’t apply […]
Car Paint Preparation –What Method Works for You?
When the decision is made to repaint your old car or truck, there are a number of different paths that you can take. You are faced with many choices. If you are like most of us, these choices are not taken lightly. Of course, circumstances such as time and cost […]