Collision and Restoration Auto Body Terms The terminology used in the auto body world is not something you can just learn from normal conversations at your local pub. These are terms that are very specific to their industry and can be very important when learning about how to do body […]
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Pour It Lids Help Reduce Wasting Paint
Do you hate to waste paint? It’s nearly impossible to pour paint, clear coat, or other liquids from a full gallon or quart can without spilling. Pour-It Lids snap securely in place instead of the metal lid and allow you to pour without spilling thanks to the smaller spout with […]
Paint Gun Spray Tip Sizes- When to use Each
On TV it always looks oh-so-simple; just pour the paint in the paint gun, pull the trigger and you end up with a beautiful mile-deep paint job! I’d hate to break it to you but it’s not quite that easy and it takes years of practice to get those results. You can however reduce the room for error by educating yourself on what tools and accessories are the best for your paint job. This included which size tips to use in your HVLP paint gun and when to use each. Below we give a list of the common size spray tips and when/where to use them.
How to Properly Clean a Paint Gun
A nice paint job takes a little bit of skill but takes a lot of attention to detail in how you setup the paint gun and how you clean it after your done using it. A dirty or improperly cleaned paint gun could cause issues the next time you go […]
How to set up an HVLP spray gun!!!
Have you ever wondered what it would take to paint your own car? Save yourself tons of money by doing the paint job at home. For years the standard spray gun was a Binks siphon fed gun. These spray guns were best used with lacquer based paint while holding huge […]
How to Paint An Engine Block
The biggest hurdle with getting an old or used engine painted is getting it CLEAN. Years of oil, grease and road grime can make it difficult to get paint to stick to your engine. If you’re having the engine rebuilt we suggest tearing the engine all the way down and having it cleaned in a solvent bath inside or out to get it ultra clean to start.
How Many Gallon Air Compressor Do I need to Paint a Car?
Painting a car at home can be an affordable way to tackle a big job yourself. There are a number of factors that could make or break your paint job. Getting or making sure you have the correct size compressor is one of the first things you should do after you decide on the color. We often get calls asking about how many gallons the compressor tank should be to paint a car. This is often a misconception when looking into the painting process.
GETTING THE BEST RESULTS WITH EASTWOOD APOLLO TURBINE HVLP PAINT SPRAY SYSTEMS
HVLP turbo spray guns are held closer to the work surface being sprayed. Generally, 10cm is the average distance suggested. Some slight adjustments either closer or further back might be necessary. Move the spray gun across the work surface keeping it at the same distance and moving it at the same speed while observing the wetness of the paint edge. Be sure to move the spray gun slightly off the end work surface, quickly release the trigger and then pull the trigger back while moving the spray gun back in the opposite direction. Overlap the previous pattern approximately 75%. Repeat pattern back and forth until the piece being sprayed has a nice even wet coat.
How Much Paint Do You Need to Paint a Car?
There is no way to know exactly how much paint you need to paint every car, but there are basic guidelines. Of course the bigger the car, truck or van is the more paint you will need, and if you are spraying a basecoat/clearcoat you will need both components. One good way to make a more accurate estimate…