Mixing paint is one of the most important parts of obtaining a uniform color in your work.

When paint is distributed from the manufacturer it has been processed and checked for color matching. Although there can be some slight differences between batches most manufacturers mix very large quantities of paint so that they can control the color tint and the amount of metallics in the paint.

However the paint that the Manufacturer distributes is normally not the same product that you will use in your final paint job.

Because every body shop supply center must be able to …

There are many times that you may want to paint the plastic parts inside of your  vehicle.

With the right preparation and paint selection you can normally get pretty decent results however there are some drawbacks to painting plastic parts that you should understand before you attempt a large project.

The first thing you must realize is that plastic parts have color embedded in the plastic for one reason. Any high wear area that has a paint finish over plastic will deteriorate relatively quickly because of adhesion problems.

The best thing to do when …

Early Clear Coat Failure is a common problem that is often seen on new vehicles of specific make and model or repainted vehicles where there was a problem during the painting process.

Early failure of clear coat should be differentiated from standard UV and Wind damage that all cars can suffer from because it happens either immediately or very soon into the vehicle’s lifespan.

A normal good paint job performed in factory settings should last the average customer around 10 years maybe more without adhesion loss or break down of the clear coat finish.

For Repainted Vehicles the …

Dry Spray is a problem that occurs during painting and it can be a result of improper chemical mixing or technique while spraying.

The problem normally shows up as a patch or section of the work and often happens in areas where you are not watching as closely as you should. Lower rocker panels, bottoms of bumpers are areas you may see this problem but it can also occur anywhere throughout your job.

The problem is most noticeable in single stage applications where a followup clear is not used.

The surface will look granular and no gloss will …