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.

Step A:
Prepare by gathering all of your items that you are going to need. Make sure your surrounding area is protected against any possible over spray. Any parts that do not need to be sprayed and that can be removed then do so. For other areas cover well with paper and masking tape.

Step B:
You will have to examine the car carefully for any rough spots. These will need to be sanded with 300 grit sand paper. This will smooth out the rough spots. It also allows the spray car paint to adhere better. Once you have finished sanding, make sure all of the dust dirt and debris are removed from the vehicle. It’s imperative that the car be perfectly clean.

Step C:
You will need to apply a primer. This will make sure that you get an overall even coat of your colored paint plus helps the paint to adhere well. When you spray the primer, make sure you apply light coats and allow for drying in between. How to spray car paint takes a little getting used to.

Step D:
Now you are pretty well to the point where you are about ready to spray the color. You may have decided to use the spray car paint that comes in aerosol cans, or perhaps you have opted for the spray gun. In either case, make a few practice strokes on an object before you start with the car. Once you are ready, start the passes with the paint without hesitation. If you hold the spray can or gun in one spot, you will end up with uneven coverage and possibly the paint will run. If this happens you have a major repair job on your had. You will most likely have instructions as to how to spray car paint using the equipment or spray cans.

Step E:
It’s up to you whether you want to wet sand between coats of primer and color paints. You may want to research this option on the web, or check with someone that is familiar with how to spray car paint

Step F:
Once you are totally satisfied with the color, you are down to the finishing touches. You will now want to apply several clear coats. This will give the gloss and finished look to the car as well as protect the finish. Probably two coats will be sufficient but it will be up to you. Make absolutely sure it is dry in between coats.

Step G:
Once again, you have the option of wet sanding if you prefer. Again, I suggest you ask the advice of individuals that are familiar with how to spray paint a car. If you decide to follow this step then you need to wet sand with the following grits in this order. Use 800, 1000, 1200, 1500 and the finally the 2000. This will remove spots that may be too heavy in the clear coat application.

Step H:
Now you will want to using a rubbing compound to buff the surface so you can use a 2000 grit to remove any scratches.

Step I:
You should now buff the surface. To do this simply use a medium cut polish. Once you have done this, you should have a perfect glassy look to the finish.

Step J:
As a final touch, you may want to apply a few coats of wax.

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Being a “Go-To” Painting Company: The Bull in a Bear Market

Much to my wife’s chagrin, I willingly and somewhat credulously engage with some of the more far-flung segments of popular culture—to wit, more often than not I fall asleep listening to a late-night radio host she charitably refers to as “Alien Man.” I won’t bore you with received conspiracy theories or musings from this or that gassy knoll, but I would like to use one of the outer limit’s more interesting fields of endeavor as a jumping point for this article.

Predictive linguistics is, in a nutshell, the belief that within the unknowable magnitude of collected human chatter we might dig out kernels of future events, most often along larger-scale trend lines such as shifts in political climate. The governing logic at work within this study holds that humans both intuit and shape future happenings through language; in other words and on a smaller, cruder scale: get a group of 30 farmers together and give them a few hours to kill in a room miked for sound and by the end of the day, you’ll probably have painted a decent picture of next year’s harvest through careful notation of repeated phrases and tonal patterns.

So, the chicken or the egg? To a predictive linguist, the answer is “both.”

On that note, we’ve all worn our eyes to the quick–and likely lost a few winks as business owners–reading about the economy these last few months. Whether or not the credit crunch leads to further fiscal deterioration, the language concentration centered around ‘downturn’ is unmistakable, and it’s smart business to bet that a relational turn towards ‘value’ will take on a gathering intensity as Wall Street makes its uneasy peace with Main Street.

Indeed, to the savvy business, this fog of uncertainty represents a very real, tangible opportunity for growth: how might a successful painting company watch its billable hours climb out of the ashes of recession?

By adding…value.

Keep in mind that most residential customers see their painting projects as component parts to the greater aim of ‘home improvement’ or ‘beautification,’ and slap a double nickel on that relationship during times of economic hardship. They’re hiring for quality, finish, aesthetic, to be sure; as fingers tighten around purse strings it’s unavoidable that they’re also hiring with an eye on a quantifiable improvement to their initial investment in the residence—in short, they are hiring to add value!

And as surely as your customers will be hiring to add value$, they’ll also be hiring to add valueZZZ…consider how much proverbial—and sometimes literal!–sleep you save your customer by doing all the little things well, by covering all of their bases where possible. Time is always money, remember, and the surest way to add value across the board is by becoming a ‘go-to’ business, increasing your customer’s bottom line by decreasing his bottom time:

• ‘Go-to’ businesses hire, train, and employ go-to guys: Encourage your painters to develop and build upon small home repair skills whenever possible. A ‘handy’ painter might well save a customer the trouble of finding and locating an electrician, joint man, plumber, etc.
• ‘Go-to’ businesses use their network of contacts to provide their customers with solutions: Let’s say that during the walkthrough, your customer mentions they plan on an addition to the west wing at some point over the next six months. A ‘go-to’ business checks its contact list for a general contractor in that area and is happy to save the customer extra legwork by making an introduction at the right time.
• ‘Go-to’ businesses take the extra step, every step of the way: your painters are onsite to beautify and fortify your customer’s home; to that end, why not ask that your painters bring in empty trashcans or recycling bins on trash day, take in the customer’s mail or the paper as a courtesy, dust a coffee table that needs dusting? A ‘go-to’ business treats its customers’ homes as its own, and it holds its painters to that highest standard, seven days a week.

As the old saying holds, the list might well go on, and on–these are but a few examples of ‘go-to’ business practice. But for the most potent distillation of ‘go-to’ philosophy, take a good, long look at the telephone: a ‘go-to’ business functioning at its highest capacity is constantly challenging itself to be that first call for every one of its customers–at every point of the decision-making process.

Are you a ‘go-to’ business? If not, why not?

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Buying a car is one of the most exciting purchases you can make. If you do a little research before your purchase you could save hundreds, if not thousand of dollars. Vehicles are not a good investment. The second you drive them off the lot, they lose value. By following a few of our buying tips, you will be able to make a smart purchase, save some money and enjoy your vehicle for years to come.

1/Do your research

It is worth your time to do a little research on the type of vehicle you are looking for. The internet makes it easy, offering information through websites like Kelly Blue Book and Cars.com. You can search these websites for free information on model prices, current values, features and more. This will give you an advantage when shopping for your vehicle. You will know in advance what the vehicle is worth and be able to negotiate a lower price.

2/Shop online

Shopping for your auto loan online is not only convenient, but auto lender’s rates online are often much lower than auto loan rates at dealerships. Not only can you compare rates online, but there are auto loans available for all credit-types. And you don’t have to deal with salespeople.

Almost instantly, after you fill out your online application, you will receive your approval through email. You will then be mailed a check for a specified amount to be made out to the business or person selling the vehicle.

Should you decide not to use the check, you can simply disregard it. Getting approved for your auto loan in advance can give you an advantage when negotiating your final sale price.

3/Buy used cars instead of new

As soon as you drive a new car off the lot, you could be “upside down.” Meaning, you owe more on your auto loan than the vehicle is worth. New cars drop in value immediately. You will lose money by paying interest on something that depreciates. Buying a new car is very appealing, but if you buy a car just one year older, you will pay much less for it. When you decide to sell, it could keep you from being upside down. Also, vehicles that are only a few years old will still come with new car warranties.

4/Avoid auto dealer add-ons

Auto Dealer add-ons are costly and do not add any long term value to a vehicle. Additional features such as paint protecting, undercoating and alarm systems are other ways auto dealers make money.

Financing dealer add-ons will only add more to the balance of your auto loan, but no real value to your vehicle. If possible, find an independent auto accessory dealer which may offer the same services for less.

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Have you ever wondered why YOUR car seems to be a car scratch magnet? Causing you to look for a car scratch remover. There could be multiple reasons…however I am going to focus on just two today. Did you know that by simply keeping your car clean you will avoid the most common of everyday scratches that make your car look horrible in the bright sunshine this summer?

Cause #1: This is because dust and grit that is allowed to set on the paint finish imbeds itself, from overnight condensation and then bakes on in the hot sun the next day. It acts like sand paper when you or your friendly shopping mall neighbor brushes against it…or horror of horrors…you or someone at the mall sets a cardboard box or packages etc on top of YOUR hood or trunk while the car keys are found. It may as well be sandpaper…because that is exactly what it is however the “sand” is on the car and the box just grinds across the paint, and loosens up the grit therefore inflicting some serious clear coat scratches. A high quality car scratch remover system will remove scratches like this. 

Washing your car once a week is a good start, I might suggest that you wash it by hand with premium micro fiber mitts and a high quality pH balanced shampoo. Think of it as spending quality time with your car that unfailingly takes you to work and play everyday without complaints.  Do not use dish washing soap under any circumstances…it will remove any wax protection you have and also it is very harsh on plastic and rubber…leave it in the kitchen where it belongs. There are some very specific techniques to wash a car by hand properly…and it doesn’t mean you need to spend a day doing it…if you know the tricks…you can wash a properly in under 30 min. I think that is a small price to take care of what is most people’s second largest investment. Additionally, having a high quality car scratch remover always close by will give you peace of mind knowing that you can keep your car looking nice no matter what.

Cause #2: Wax or sealant …or the lack of. We all know, or I think we all know that protecting the paint finish of our vehicle is important…very important. However it seem that most of us think that modern paint technology is so good that it really doesn’t need much help to stay looking nice. While modern paint tech is absolutely light years superior to paint of just 10 years ago…it still requires protection to stay looking nice for years to come. So using a wax or sealant or hybrid wax/sealant is important for more reasons than you might expect. Not keeping your car protected with a high quality wax or sealant is just asking for scratches and the need for a quality car scratch remover to make it shine like new.   

Wax and or sealant protects the paint finish from the environment natural and manmade. Pollution fallout in rain…is like throwing a mild acid on your vehicle! Tree fallout, bird doo, insect splats are all chemicals that attack a vehicles paint. I am sure you have seen the result of a bird drop that was left to bake in the hot sun on a dark color car; yep it etches right in to the paint. Depending on how quickly you address a bird dropping a high quality car scratch remover may save the day. Another natural environmental attach on your paint is the sun. The sun attacks unprotected paint and in the most extreme cases results in what I am sure everyone has seen, cars that look like they have some kind of white scale all over. This is…or should I say…was the clear coat. The clear coat is the top coat of paint on modern cars that protects the base color from everyday bumps and scratches and the sun too.  However it must be maintained to make it last a long time.

A high quality hybrid wax/sealant applied twice a year (summer and winter) is your best bet to keep natural environment attacks at bay and also close encounters with absent minded people at the shopping mall. It makes the paint slippery so that dust and grit do not stick very well and it makes the paint resistant to minor scuffs and scratches. It also keeps the paint properly nourished so it does not dry out and begins to fail. It also gives UV protection as well. Think of it as sun screen for your car.

In the end it is easy to keep your car from being a scratch magnet by keeping your car clean and properly protected. Dust and grit cannot attach to the paint therefore it tends to stay cleaner all by itself…and when you do wash it …the dust and grit come off without a fight.  However no matter how you protect your car finish, common scratches and scuffs are a normal part of life.  A high quality car scratch remover that is clear coat safe, gentle and effective is your best line of defense to maintain the value of your car, which in most cases for us is the second largest investment we make.

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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.

No scratch is the same, each are different and unique in their own way. Sometimes a scratch is not really a scratch. If the object that has rubbed up against your car is softer than the paint on the car, it will put a special material on the paint surface. Leaving a mark that is raised above the paint, it is not gouged in to the paint itself. If the item is harder than the paint, the paint goes onto the item that hit the car.

Most marks that are left on cars, only scratch the clear coat and the color layer. When this happens you can usually get the scratch out with some buffing and waxing and a little sanding. If it goes any down to the primer and steel level, the scratch then becomes harder to get out and usually has to be professionally done. Most people make the mistake of taking the car to the mechanic to see how bad the scratch is but an experience person in the car field will tell you this, if you take your fingernail and go over the scratch at a ninety-degree angle, it will defect wither or not the scratch is setting at the clear coat and color level or if it is grounded into your vehicle. If the mark comes from rubber, plastic or another color of paint, you can rub it off with an aerosol tar or adhesive remover product.

When you cannot get the mark to come out you can try to remove it with acetone or lacquer (a basic acetone; aka nail polish remover) and a soft rag will get the mark off. If that stupid mark is still there you are going to have start hand rubbing and polishing. To repair a scratch, wash your car or the side that needs it, down with soap and water. When start drying the vehicle off, make sure that it is good and dry or this method given will not work. This is not going to remove the scratch, but it will make less or not noticeable at all.

Use black shoe polish to fill in the scratch, or any other color you prefer. Once you have put the shoe polish into the scratch, sand down the remaining material on the paint surface of your vehicle. Do not use a rough sand paper grinder. Use a two thousand to three thousand grit wet or dry sandpaper, depending on your preference. Place the sand paper in a bowl of cold water and add three or four drops of dish soap to the water to give it more slip and increase the corrective-ness of the cutting action to get what you need.

While sanding use a sixty degree angle and move up and down the length of the scratch. Stop after 4 or 5 sweeps to wash off the sand paper. You are going to do this until the bl! ack shoe polish goes away. Once the scratch is removed, let the sanded area dry and then look over the area you sanded for any signs of the removed scratch. If no signs of the scratch are there, you may paint over it with a clear coat. If you did not sand down to the primer layers you can buff the area with a rubbing compound and soft washcloth. Once the polishing and no signs of the scratch are there, you can seal the car paint with car wax.

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