Automotive painting has really jumped leaps and bounds over the years. The early days of automobiles they were treated more like a horse and buggy or carriage and many parts were hand painted with a brush. While Ford was the first to really begin mass produce automobiles on an assembly […]
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PAINTING YOUR OWN CAR
HOW TO DO IT YOURSELF ON A BUDGET If you’re restoring a vehicle, a major milestone in the process is when you paint the vehicle. At that stage, although still far from finished, the project really starts to take shape. Depending on your skill level and ambition, you may wish […]
What Causes Tiger Stripes in Paint?
Tiger Stripes or Mottling is an uneven distribution of metallic or metal flake in the surface when applying paint. This is most common when doing a paint job with a color that has a lot of metallic in the color.
Turbine Paint Gun Q&A
The beauty of a turbine paint gun system is that they’re small, self-contained and easily portable spray guns.
What is a Turbine Paint Gun System?
A turbine paint gun system allows you to paint without a stand-alone air compressor. A turbine paint gun system is also quite smaller and more mobile than a traditional compressor powered HVLP paint gun
Air Compressor HVLP Paint Gun VS. Turbine HVLP Paint Gun
Turbine spray guns aren’t that new of an idea but in recent years there has been a big jump in the quality and size of work possible with a turbine paint gun system.
The Basics Steps to Painting a Car
Painting a car can be a rewarding process and requires a lot of time, some skill, the right tools (we’ve got you there!), and a lot of work.
The Best Way to Sand Large Body Panels
Sanding a vehicle when doing body work is a labor intensive job and can take a LONG time. In this day and age we’re all trying to save time and work smarter.
Stop Fisheyes In Paint- Fisheye Filter
There are a lot of products on the market to clean your compressed air with filter options ranging from a couple bucks all the way up to a couple hundred dollars.