Mario E. Goldstein
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Articles by Mario E. Goldstein
June 15, 2009
When buying a car one of the biggest choices you have is the color! Though there are many choices to make it´s the main factor that you can decide on which suits you best and appeals to your sense of style. Black is a big seller yet silver can sometimes have more style. Red is hot and white can be conservative, it´s all up to you.
June 15, 2009
Once you have mastered the basics of your spray guns, you must become adept at adjusting the spray pattern through the fluid flow. Many of the guns have built in air micrometers, which allow variation in the pressure settings. If your particular gun does not have this then you can use a separate air micrometer. The width of the spray pattern is controlled by the fan. The majority of painters like to use a wide fan but it must be remembered that the wider the fan the less material is being distributed.
June 15, 2009
When you are spray painting, don´t be timid. You can bet you are going to get some runs and if you don´t wet the panel adequately then its going to show like a dry look with a lot of pitting pattern. If the run happens to be during the clear coat application you can usually repair that once it cures. You will be able to sand out the run and recoat the panel. Don´t fall into the trap of cover-up. Meaning you load on more material to try to cover up the mistake. It just does not work.
June 15, 2009
One thing is for sure if you are going to be a paint technician then how good you are at it will all depend on how well you learn to operate your spray guns. They are the tools of the trade and can mean the difference in your being an excellent paint technician or a poor one. Not only must one learn the various techniques involved with the spray guns there is also a must have knowledge to be gained in how to maintain the spray guns to keep them in their optimum working condition. You can have all the techniques mastered but if your gun is not operating properly then in won´t matter about your techniques.
June 15, 2009
There are two passageways or channels within the gun. One is for airflow the other for material flow. The fluid needle takes the required paint from the reservoir. As you use the trigger to control the tapered needle, it will pull it from the tip allowing more material through. Simultaneously the trigger regulates the air to allow siphoning of the material from the cup, and atomizes the paint. It is through the fast moving area that a low-pressure area materializes and uses the ambient air pressure as its catalyst to push the material from the cup. Now you can see what it is so important to keep the vent tubes clear and clean.
June 15, 2009
A restoration requires you to make a choice as to which method you are going to use. In order to do this you really need to categorize the levels of restoration.
June 15, 2009
For those that have an interest in cars it´s their first priority to keep the car in top running condition. At the first whisper of a banging or knocking up goes the hood to see what´s amiss. Then if the problem is found out come the tools and the repairs are made. If all, else fails and the cause can´t be found then off to the mechanics shop it goes. Aside from this, the car gets regular cleaning and scheduled cleaning.
June 15, 2009
In this short space, it is impossible to go into detail at any length, so the following is a brief guideline to ensure quality workmanship and minimal negative comebacks. Of course, guidelines must be established, but they also must be strictly followed.
June 15, 2009
Anyone who owns a collision shop can tell you that the most costly item to the shop is the comeback repair. Re-do´s can be the difference between being successful and losing, and they reflect poorly on the quality standards, not to mention the inconvenience to the customer.
June 15, 2009
It isn´t the tools that are used in a job that make it good or bad, it´s the person using those tools, the technician who makes the difference. In car polishing a good technician can make that finish look better than when you bought the car, and you wouldn´t think twice about how they could do that, but in this short article, I will go over some points that technicians know, or should know.
June 15, 2009
There are terms like convex, concave and waffle. These are terms used in the business of polishing and buffing in the auto repair shop. To most people, polishing and buffing the car is something that they do on the weekend, but in the professional world, this function takes on a much different meaning because there are so many factors to consider in creating "the perfect finish", and they require a great deal of training, more than you´d think.
June 15, 2009
Torque spec comes into play after a fastener has been chosen. Bolt torquing is very important. When you thread and tighten a bolt the melt stretches a little, but the metal doesn´t want to be stretched so it resists the stretches and this is where you get the holding power from. This is why when you over tighten it can´t hold the load because it can´t return to its normal shape. Further to this in time the bolt continues to stretch and will end up snapping.
June 15, 2009
One welcome change that has been observed is in the bumper mounting area now coated fasteners are being used. This means an added replacement expense during repairs but it also means less corroded bolds.
June 15, 2009
When a professional collision repairer wants to bring a vehicle to its pre loss condition the best takes its cues from the aviation industry because the fasteners are very important to the life and safety of the vehicle they are working on.
June 15, 2009
When you buy a new or used car what is the first thing that appeals to you? I would be safe to assume the color is one of the first features that pulls you to a car once you have decided on the make and model. Some say that a color can define the personality and sometimes this can be true!
June 15, 2009
Vandalism of property is a costly endeavor not only for the recipient in damage repairs but also for the one being so destructive when they land in jail. Throwing eggs at cars may seem like a harmless prank. In fact, though it is not harmless as it leaves stains on some car paint finishes. If there is a great deal of staining it could mean having to the have, the car repainted. Now that harmless prank has turned into hundreds of dollars worth of damage.
June 15, 2009
If you are performing, auto body finishing your work area has to be almost sterile unless of course you enjoy having to strip, sand, repaint and buff repeatedly on the same car because something got into the paint or finish or you left some residue and went onto the next step. If there is anything present that could ruin your finishing work then it probably will.
June 15, 2009
If you are going to do a job then the motto is "do it right" and this most certainly applies when it comes to stripping paint. Most professionals when stripping the paint from panels for example will depend on a chemical process to assist them. The chemical is specifically designed for stripping paint for the most part, though these are not cheap so learning to work with them properly can save you time and money. It´s still a time consuming project. You have to apply the stripper, leave it while it does its job, then come back and scrape of the stripper, then start the process all over again.
June 15, 2009
Knowing how to gain is access to the dented area through the routes that are available in the car saves a great deal of time.
June 15, 2009
In the fine art of paintless dent removal, there is more of a fine art involved than you might think. Not only does it require good training skills, it also requires the touch.
The tools used for this procedure are long and delicate, to allow access to difficult to reach places. One wrong move can cause a wrinkle in the surface, making a highpoint that is visible when looking at the smoothness of the surface.
June 15, 2009
The ding, the dent, the impression, all of these conjure up horrible images of the collision while thinking of how much this is going to cost you, but, in reality, for the most part, these dings, dents and impressions all have one thing in common – they can be fixed without the expensive paint jobs.
April 27, 2009
Often when we are undertaking some type of project, we will briefly assess any possible dangers that need to be avoided. Accidents often happen though when we neglect to look at all the possible hazards. In cases where products or equipment are being used we need to take the "what if" approach when gauging the safety factors.
April 27, 2009
You will be surprised to see just how to spray car paint really can be easy. That doesn´t mean that you can just grab a tin of paint and go at it. There are some basics you need to know. Both in the preparation and application.
April 27, 2009
With money being tight nowadays, perhaps the solution to giving your car a new look would be to indulge in some car spray painting. If the mechanics of it are in good shape, but the body is not so hot, then painting it may be the ideal solution.
April 27, 2009
Ever find yourself after you have just washed your car, wondering what happened to the paint job you remember it having when you first bought it? Cars, like faces, become corroded with environmental things and need the extra pampering every now and then. There are many ways to restore the paint on your car. The one I recommend is using clay bar system. It has been used by car care product companies for about a decade but only hit consumer markets approximately 5 years ago. While it does remove contaminants from your car, it does not take the place of scratch removal, polishing or color sanding.
April 27, 2009
Spray paint can end up on your car several different ways. One it can be an over spray from another area that you are painting on the car. Two it could be an accident that somehow the spray got on it.
April 27, 2009
By using aerosol paint cans, it is true that you are not likely to get that car manufacturers´ perfect finish on it, but you still can get some pleasing results. The important thing is that you buy a good quality paint, and most important you apply it properly. There are some techniques to using aerosol spray paints. They are not hard to learn and are well worth the effort.
April 27, 2009
If you have decided to paint your car, then you are in for a real adventure, and hopefully a positive one. Many people do paint their cars and they turn out great. There is no reason yours won´t, if you follow the rules and guidelines. One of the most crucial things you have to do is make sure you purchase the right car paints, and that you use them exactly as instructed. Like any technology the car paints have taken on a different character and changes over the years.
April 27, 2009
If you really think that you want to paint a car then get ready for a full task ahead of you. It doesn´t mean that you can´t or shouldn´t do it, it just means make sure you are ready to see the job done from beginning to end. If you don´t finish the job totally or properly then you are going to be driving something that may be a little embarrassing to the eye at least.
April 27, 2009
It gets pretty boring when you driving down the highway and you see all the same colors of vehicles. Sure they are different makes and styles, but color wise they are all the same and uninteresting. Then every once in a while something really dynamic pulls up beside you. Its one of those cars that has been painted with a custom design. To paint a car is one thing but to custom paint it is a whole new world.
April 27, 2009
If you have decided to do some repairs on your car perhaps in preparation for painting then you will need to know how to remove the old paint.
To begin with, you will most likely want to use a paint stripper rather than hours of sanding. There are many commercial paint strippers on the market. One thing you must bear in mind is these are chemicals, and most certainly must be treated with respect.
April 27, 2009
There are good and bad points to both car painting yourself or having it done at a professional shop.
April 27, 2009
Once you have decided that you are going to repaint your vehicle then you are going to need to learn the techniques involved in getting a long lasting finish. Of course, the product you are going to need is car spray paint. This comes in a variety of forms, but each one has its own unique way of applying it.
April 27, 2009
What are the advantages of spray painting your car with compressed air? To begin with, it can be a real money saver in the long run. There is an investment required in the initial purchase of the equipment, but once you have it then you begin saving money on your projects from there on in.
April 27, 2009
Respraying your car means you are prepared to devote some time and money to complete this project. There is no reason why you can´t do this yourself, but you are going to need some guidelines. Unless of course you are already a professional car painter.
April 27, 2009
There are three basic kinds of paints which can be used to paint cars Enamel, Urethane and Lacquer, but for home users to understand these kinds easily we can further divide them into many like Acrylic Enamel, Urethane, Acrylic Lacquer, Base coat/Clear coat, Water-based, etc, which you can use to paint your cars. Every kind has its own good and bad effects. Brands also matter a lot because they give us reliable guarantee about the product.
April 27, 2009
So you just finished putting that first coat of paint on that car that you have been restoring and it looks great. You didn´t realize that you had to the talent to spray paint a car.
April 27, 2009
You can be very successful at painting your car, provided you have a good plan, the proper budget and the time. In addition to all of this you will most certainly need the right tools and equipment. Oh yes, and you will need a proper work area.
April 27, 2009
Novices that are entering into painting a car for the first time, don´t realize that there are various primers and paint systems available. There are choices that have to be made as to which ones to go with. It must also be realized that some of these systems can be chemically volatile, and must be used with extreme caution. That doesn´t mean you should be dubious about using them, it means that you must know what you are doing and implement the proper precautions.
April 26, 2009
Car scratches eventually appear in a way of almost every car owner. There are many methods of dealing with them however painting it over with an auto spray gives the best result. If you have enough experience you will be able to paint over even a big scratch but a beginner also can manage to repair imperfections on his vehicle. Here are the steps to follow:
April 26, 2009
For people who don´t really own a lot of expensive stuff, their cars could be the most valuable property they could have. With this proper care should be needed especially in maintaining the car paint regardless of the car´s age.
April 26, 2009
Each and every spray systems is made up of three crucial parts: a compressor to pressurize the paint, a container to hold the material and a spray gun to spread it across the required surface through its nozzle in a fine mist.
April 26, 2009
On any car, truck, or SUV, you have 4 layers that the scratch can go into. The Clear coat being the first, second is the color layer, third is the primer, and fourth is the steel.
April 26, 2009
There are lots of people for whom a car is no just another vehicle. But, even if you are one of those people who love their car, you will still have to deal with scratches at some point of time.
April 26, 2009
Like all painted things, car paint too begins to lose its sheen and gets discolored as the years go by. Wind, snow, heat and other forms of weathering, pollution, abrasions, bird droppings etc are reasons for your car to look old and weather-beaten. But if you are keen on restoring its lost luster and making it look presentable again, there are ways of doing it.
April 26, 2009
Car paints deteriorates and wear away over time and it can be explained in sync with the natural oxidation process which causes deterioration of paint, pollution and UV light. You could do certain things to restore the paint on your car like washing your car thoroughly on a regular basis, polishing (will remove haze, fills in the surface and maintains a glossy surface), the top layer of oxidized paint should also be cleared as it can damage more area.
April 26, 2009
Does your car need a new paint job, but you can´t afford to pay the professionals? Don´t feel alone many people face the exact same problem. However, there are steps you can take to paint your own vehicle and save some cash. Consider the following steps if you are considering taking this task on as a do-it-yourself project.
April 26, 2009
When was the last time you bought your car only to realize that your neighbor has the same make or color? This doesn´t make you feel that you have had an exclusive buy, does it? You probably had a choice of some basic colors, which resulted in you picking up probably the same thing your neighbor got a day back! This is where the concept of automotive paints gained impetus.
April 26, 2009
Since your car is exposed to all sorts of elements, it is a matter of time before your car´s paint job needs to be restored. Apart from aesthetic features, the car´s paint is also important as a protective layer for its framework of steel and other raw materials. For example, a car paint chip off which shows the steel body can cause rust due to oxidation.
April 26, 2009
Custom paint designs on cars are more plentiful than the sands of the sea. From pink police cruiser paint schemes, to elaborate dessert backdrops complete with sand, cacti, and pale red sunsets, the plethora of custom paint designs on cars are as wild as the wildest imaginations. But, when it comes to the most popular of the last year or even the last five years, there are a few paint schemes that have pulled away from the rest of the pack.