September 1, 2008
By:
Al Thomas
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Though for many of us "there has never been a tool we didn't like," choosing the best spray gun may be a difficult decision. Spray guns are a large investment for painters. Spray gun manufacturers have competed for the painter's business since the guns were invented, which was a bit before the start of the 20th century — though exactly when, and by whom, depends on which story you believe.
August 1, 2008
By:
Al Thomas
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The paint booth is arguably one of the most important tools in the collision repair paint department. While the spray booth was first developed to keep harmful overspray contained and away from other workers in the shop, it has evolved into a tool that not only protects workers but also cuts down on contamination of the environment, keeps work clean, and speeds up application and curing — thus increasing shop production.
July 1, 2008
By:
Kevin Mehok
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Quality repairs — the quality customers expect and the quality shops deliver — have increased dramatically during the past 20 years. Indeed, the inherent quality of a modern automobile commands it.
June 20, 2008
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Ozone Transportation Committee (OTC) held its annual meeting recently to discuss upcoming initiatives for 2008-2009. During the meeting, OTC members referenced the new California Air Resources Board suggested control measure for automotive coatings and made plans to consider the rule and its possible implementation in the OTC member states.
June 1, 2008
By:
Al Thomas
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The use of a guide coat does not entirely eliminate the need for checking the surface by hand and for close visual inspection, but it markedly reduces the number of times needed to stop and check.
May 1, 2008
By:
John Yoswick
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If you were to take a quick look at the next 10 cars you pass in any parking lot in your community, how many would have some "minor damage" – stone chips, brush scratches, minor gouges, dents or dings?
April 1, 2008
By:
Al Thomas
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Each new model year brings changes as manufacturers improve vehicles to meet the needs of the industry. One of the most common changes over the past decade has been the introduction of more and different plastics or more precisely, composite materials.
March 1, 2008
By:
John Yoswick
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Dan Frohlich believes that customizing or restoring street rods, muscle cars or classic vehicles isn't — and probably shouldn't be — all about the money.
February 1, 2008
By:
Alfred Thomas
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Like solvent coatings, waterborne products have specific recommendations for air cap, fluid tip and air pressure. Specific pressures may be slated for initial application, as well as for the control coat, which generally is less.
