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Winter vehicle painting: challenges, adjustments, and solutions
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Winter vehicle painting: challenges, adjustments, and solutions

Winter conditions make vehicle painting challenging, but with adjustments and careful preparation, excellent results can be achieved.

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Why are powder-free gloves the best choice for your safety?

When it comes to hand protection in professional environments, choosing the right gloves is essential.

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Why are powder-free gloves the best choice for your safety?
Using the right hardener
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Using the right hardener

One of the most common mistakes in car paint workshops is the incorrect selection of hardeners when preparing two-component systems.

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Proper use of putty

The first mistake when using putty can be made as soon as the container is opened and liquid is visible on the surface of the putty.

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Proper use of putty
Masking the vehicle (EN)
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Masking the vehicle (EN)

Applying paper and tape to a vehicle to protect it from overspray may seem basic, but a poor masking job can adversely affect the quality of the paint job and increase the need for rework.

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Saves 50% of the time. (EN)

With direct-to-plastic you can save up to 50% of the time needed for plastic part repair.

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Saves 50% of the time. (EN)
What is a SMART REPAIR? (EN)
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What is a SMART REPAIR? (EN)

A “SMART REPAIR” is a very common expression in the automotive sector. What is it about?

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Meet Rachel, our brand ambassador (EN)

Rachel shows passion in what she is doing and is a great example for new technicians entering the industry.

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Meet Rachel, our brand ambassador (EN)
How to restore your Headlights
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How to restore your Headlights

The kit can be used for restoring all types of vehicle headlights and prolonging their lifespan, or it can be applied as extra protection for new car headlights.

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5 BODY SHOPS PRECAUTIONS IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS (EN)

As travel options such as flying and public transportation are becoming limited, people are even more dependent on their vehicles for work and to take care of their daily lives. Here are 5 precautions to take in your auto body repair shop to prevent spreading of the virus.

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5 BODY SHOPS PRECAUTIONS IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS (EN)
COATINGS INDUSTRY TRENDS
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COATINGS INDUSTRY TRENDS

Although the use of coatings for new cars has been declining for 2 years, the use of paint materials has been increasing in recent years.

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Business cup 2020

Our team participated in the "Business Cup" futsal tournament and among strong competition from all over Slovenia (14 teams), with 2 out of 4 wins ended at 5-8th place.

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Business cup 2020
Paint Booth Maintenance Tips
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Paint Booth Maintenance Tips

Improper paint booth care can contribute to costly downtime, hazardous working conditions and increased cost of repairs.

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Five keys to protect the car paint in autumn

The arrival of autumn is increasingly evident. Rains, dry leaves and wind can compromise the state not only of the roads, so we all have to take care of our driving in the fall , but also affect our cars , especially the body.

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Five keys to protect the car paint in autumn
Use of an appropriate hardener and thinner
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Use of an appropriate hardener and thinner

Are the results of your work ever not as promised? Do you think the result is not the same as yesterday?

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The Importance of the Mixing Ratio in Two-Component Systems

Regardless of whether it is a primer filler, transparent lacquer or any other two-component system, the prescribed mixing ratios must always be consistently complied with when preparing the material.

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The Importance of the Mixing Ratio in Two-Component Systems
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Paint Booth Maintenance Tips

Improper paint booth care can contribute to costly downtime, hazardous working conditions and increased cost of repairs.

Paint booths are one of the biggest investments that an owner or shop manager will make in his or her shop. It is also one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment in a collision repair shop. Continuous usage can cause wear and tear on the booth if it’s not properly cared for.

Improper paint booth care can contribute to costly downtime, hazardous working conditions and increased cost of repairs. A poorly maintained paint booth also won’t yield the best results, which can lead to dissatisfied customers, add to your cycle time and take away from the bottom line. In order to keep your paint booth in excellent shape for as long as possible, proper and continuous maintenance is key.

Best practices

To improve the quality, efficiency, and longevity of a paint booth, shops must follow industry best practices and adhere to the recommended maintenance schedule. An easy way to keep your booth clean is to prevent dirt and dust from your shop from entering the booth. Reducing the number of contaminants in your booth can result in higher quality paint jobs, less rework and increased filter life.

The following are a few tips that will help reduce contamination in your booth:

Keep the doors shut at all times, except when bringing in a vehicle or parts to be painted.

Turn the booth on when bringing vehicles and parts into the booth. This will minimize the dust problems from the start.

Make sure the vehicle is completely blown off and tacked before bringing it into the booth. Also, use a tack rag on the air hose before bringing it into the booth.

Store necessities, such as tack rags and tape, in clean storage containers, like a magnetic storage box. This allows for the items to be within reach without collecting overspray.

Limit traffic in and out of the booth during spraying. Prepare everything you need ahead.

Do not sand inside the booth.

Wear proper attire — including a painter suit, hood, mask and lint-free, nitrile gloves — at all times when inside the booth.

Maintenance Schedule

In order to ensure your booth continues to operate in peak condition, maintenance needs to occur on a regular basis. To establish a maintenance schedule, it is best to refer to the maintenance schedule provided by the booth manufacturer. The schedule should provide guidelines for how often to inspect, clean and replace key components of your booth, such as filters).

Filter Changing

One of the critical tasks in your maintenance schedule is regular filter changing. Filters should be changed regularly to ensure your booth continues to run properly and to prevent damage to the fan and other booth components. Clogged filters will also slow down airflow, allowing dirt and dust to collect in the booth as well as less sufficient drying of used materials.

When determining how often to change your filters, look at your booth’s work hours, as workload may change from week to week or season to season. Depending on your booth and filter, exhaust filters should be replaced at around 50-100 work hours.

In addition to intake and exhaust filters, you may also have filters in your air heater or control panel. Make sure that you’ve identified all of the areas in your booth where you have filters and continually monitor and replace them as needed.

Booth Cleaning

The interior of the paint booth will collect overspray over time. For better quality finishes and safer working conditions, regularly clean the booth walls and floors. Maintaining the cleanliness of the floors and walls of the booth is important to keep dirt and dust out of the paint job — for better quality finishes and safer working conditions.
On a daily basis, the floors should be swept while the booth is in operation unless it’s a completely grated floor. As needed, booth walls can be cleaned with a soft cloth dipped in a soapy water solution or weak detergent solution. 

Booth protection products — such as floor paper and Booth Shield peelable booth coatings — are a simple way to protect your booth surfaces and prevent overspray buildup. Once soiled, these products can be quickly removed and reapplied. 

Service and Preventative Maintenance Programs

An easy way to stick to a regular maintenance schedule and ensure your booth stays in peak condition is to take advantage of preventative maintenance and service programs offered by paint booth manufacturers. These programs can be customized to your needs and may include just-in-time filter replenishment and replacement, booth cleaning, peelable booth coating application, complete diagnostic checks, and emergency service. 

Some programs also include weekend and after-hours service to fit within your shop’s schedule and reduce downtime. Preventative maintenance programs can save your business a significant amount of time, hassle and costly repairs down the road.


Paint Booth Maintenance Tips: May 8, 2018; https://www.fenderbender.com/articles/10647-paint-booth-maintenance-tips

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