Caring for Your Refinishing Gear Biddeford ME
Today's consumer is savvier than ever, so you've got to deliver the perfect color match and a flawless finish. To do that, it's critical that your spray gun and spraybooth perform as they were designed to.
Black Point Auto & Towing
(207) 883-4114
52 Manson Libby Road
Scarborough, ME
Black Point Auto & Towing
(207) 883-4114
52 Manson Libby Road
Scarborough, ME 04074
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Brakes Service & Repair, Auto Inspection
Payment Options
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, VISA
Avis Budget Group
(617) 561-3610, 001-2004
968 Westbrook Street
Portland, ME
Avis Budget Group
(617) 561-3610, 001-2004
968 Westbrook Street
Portland, ME 04102
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Napa Auto Parts
(207) 282-3323
2 Spruce St
Biddeford, ME
Napa Auto Parts
(207) 282-3323
2 Spruce St
Biddeford, ME 04005
Services
Auto Parts, Car Washes, Car Detailing
Biddeford Tire & Auto Service
(207) 284-4573
15 Elm St
Biddeford, ME
Biddeford Tire & Auto Service
(207) 284-4573
15 Elm St
Biddeford, ME 04005
Services
Car Washes, Car Detailing, Tire Shops
Autozone
(207) 284-0811
455 Alfred St
Biddeford, ME
Autozone
(207) 284-0811
455 Alfred St
Biddeford, ME 04005
Don Foshay's Discount Tire and Alignment
(207) 773-0112, 001-2004
380 Main Street
South Portland, ME
Don Foshay's Discount Tire and Alignment
(207) 773-0112, 001-2004
380 Main Street
South Portland, ME 04106
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Wal-Mart
(207) 286-9572
525 Alfred St
Biddeford, ME
Wal-Mart
(207) 286-9572
525 Alfred St
Biddeford, ME 04005
Services
Car Washes, Car Detailing, Tire Shops
Meineke Car Care Center
(207) 284-2231
404 Elm St
Biddeford, ME
Meineke Car Care Center
(207) 284-2231
404 Elm St
Biddeford, ME 04005
Twin City Auto Service Center
(207) 282-1612
414 Elm Street
Biddeford, ME
Twin City Auto Service Center
(207) 282-1612
414 Elm Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
Services
Auto Inspection,Auto Repair,Electrical Repair,Radiator Repair
Carquest Auto Parts
(207) 284-5926
486 Elm St
Biddeford, ME
Carquest Auto Parts
(207) 284-5926
486 Elm St
Biddeford, ME 04005
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Today's consumer is savvier than ever, so you've got to deliver the perfect color match and a flawless finish. To do that, it's critical that your spray gun and spraybooth perform as they were designed to.
By Bob Leone
10/1/2000 Refinishing repaired vehicles is a daily task in today's body shops. And since consumers are savvier than ever, they put your refinish skills to the test by checking for the perfect match and a flawless finish. To achieve the results your customers want, it's important to maintain your refinish equipment so it performs as it was designed to. Spray Guns
Today, companies producing traditional and HVLP spray guns also offer various nozzles, pressure regulators and related accessories to complement their equipment - all of which require proper maintenance to achieve optimum efficiency. How do you keep these workhorses of the refinish process in top condition? Several painters I spoke with shared the following tips: - Keep nozzle caps clean by storing them in fresh lacquer thinner or paint-gun solvent in a separate tray in the paint-gun cleaning machine.
- Coat the seals with petroleum jelly or a special lubricant where the needles move through at the trigger. (Don't go hog wild with the lubricant. Just keep the seals soft to help prevent dry-out and failure from exposure to paints and solvents.)
- Use only soft plastic or wooden tooth-picks to free up clogged caps, nozzles or other orifices. This prevents spitting and poor patterns during p...
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