As the first day of winter descends on us here in the Northeast, we’re reminded that there are different ways to get through winter. Some people embrace it, taking in the unique beauty of the season. Others flea it altogether, heading for warmer climes until leaves return to trees and […]
Tag: Painting
How to Clean Your HVLP Paint Gun
You can tell a lot about a person by how they treat their workspace and tools. The same can certainly be said about how a painter maintains their paint gun. After all, modern HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) paint guns are precision tools that count on clean surfaces and optimized […]
Three Steps to Bringing “Barn Find” Paint Back to Life
Who doesn’t love a good barn find? That term seems to be thrown around pretty loosely these days, but the allure of a true barn find is unearthing a rare, forgotten, totally unmodified classic that looks nearly turn-key ready under all that dust. A time capsule in waiting. The truth […]
Are You Using Glazing Putty Correctly?
In the pursuit of paint perfection, every surface flaw must be tackled before the first fog of basecoat ever leaves the spray gun. Among the tools in your arsenal, glazing putty takes center stage for its ability to provide precision and detail. While other fillers excel at bulk filling and […]
What Happens When You Blend Powder Coat Colors May Surprise You
There’s a well-told story of how a certain NASCAR racing team named Petty came up with its signature “Petty Blue” hue. The color, created entirely by accident in 1959, has graced decades worth of stock cars wearing the number 43. Essentially they scrounged up whatever leftover paint was laying around […]
The DIY Auto Restorer’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Someone in your life restoring an old car or truck at home? If they’re like us and always tinkering in the garage with some old project, chances are they’re going to need some help. We’ve combed our catalog and pulled together a list of tools and equipment especially for the […]
How to Treat Bare Metal After Media Blasting
Media blasting is one of the most effective ways to remove old paint and rust from automotive surfaces. In almost no time it can strip away unwanted finishes, dirt, and corrosion, revealing the bare metal underneath. This is a crucial step in automotive restoration as it provides a clean surface […]
The DIY Painter’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Planning to tackle a big paint project on your own? Stock up now on all the special equipment and supplies you’ll need to do the job right. Take advantage of holiday specials for yourself or share this list in with someone who’s looking for gift ideas for you. UNDER $50 […]
How We Painted Brand New Brake Calipers Before Installing Them
It used to be that brake calipers were merely hidden mechanical equipment not worthy of special finishes beyond maybe a cadmium plating. That changed in 1993 when Porsche introduced larger brakes on its new 3.6-liter 911 Turbo. Finished in glossy red paint, these filled the space between the five-spoke wheels […]