Mastering the art of painting a car goes beyond just selecting the right paint. It also requires an understanding of the equipment, particularly the spray gun itself. A common question new painters ask is what size fluid tip, needle, and nozzle they need for their specific job. These three components […]
In this video, our man Adam walks you through the proper techniques for applying polyester body filler when refinishing bodywork. He also explains differences between the different types of body filler, including the use of short-strand fiberglass-reinforced filler. Whether you’ve never done filler before or it’s been a while since […]
Without a doubt one of the biggest obstacles to painting a car at home is having a clean, safe place to do it. Even if you have a decent garage, it may not be ideal for painting a full vehicle. In recent years a wave of inexpensive inflatable paint booths […]
Hollywood movies have made legends out of countless hero cars. The original 2001 film The Fast and the Furious featured all kinds of memorable cars, including one notable Mitsubishi Eclipse. Of course, the Eclipse is mostly infamous for losing its floor panel in a street race due to, uh…exhaust manifold […]
Most of us probably use spray paint for small projects around the house. We might even be tempted to try repairing body damage on our vehicle with the old rattle can. But we’ve all seen the results of a botched spray bomb touch-up going down the road. And it usually […]
When you’re trying to decide on paint for your project, the choices can be confusing. Beyond the color itself, there are decisions like whether to use single-stage or a base/clear system, for instance. And then there’s all the ratios – 4:1, 3:1, 2:1 – or none at all with ready-to-spray […]
Imagine this: you’ve prepped your car meticulously for a fresh coat of paint. You’ve even found the perfect factory-matched color to breathe new life into its exterior. You eagerly spray it out on the car and your excitement builds as the paint dries. But then you notice subtle differences in […]
Sahara Tan. Cavalry Blue. Cacti Green. Nardo Grey. Chalk. You may not know these colors by name, but chances are you’ve seen them on the road recently. You may even be wondering what’s up with all these colors that look like, well, clay. Over the last few years, carmakers have […]
Tackling a vehicle restoration in your home garage is as much about enjoying the journey as it is the final product. Nevertheless, without the right tools and equipment, that enjoyment can quickly turn to frustration and setbacks. Of all the things that can improve your odds, a properly installed compressed […]
