Caring for Your Refinishing Gear Circle Pines MN
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.
Act's Automotive Repair
(763) 244-8786 620 Lake Street North
Forest Lake, MN Act's Automotive Repair (763) 244-8786
620 Lake Street North
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Promotion Free Oil Change with purchase of 6 quarts synthetic 7500 mile Amsoil Hours Monday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications Certifications : ACDelco, ASE Services Air Conditioning/Heating, Alternator, Battery, Belts & Hoses, Catalytic Converter, Clutch Cylinder, Cooling System, Diagnostics, Drive Belt, Electrical System, Exhaust Systems, Filters & Fluids, Fuel Injector, Fuel Pump, Fuel System, Head Gasket, Headlight/Headlamp, High Performance Service, Ignition, Inspection, Muffler, Oil Pan, Oil Pump, Oxygen Sensor, Parts, Radiator, Shocks & Struts, Spark Plugs, Starter, Thermostat, Timing Belt, Tune-Up, Water Pump, Window Motor, Window Regulator, Brakes, Service Types and Repair Acura, Audi, Auto Clutch, Auto Drivetrain, Auto Engine, Auto Interior, Auto, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Classic Car, Dodge, Emergency Auto, Exotic Car, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Porsche, Saab, Saturn, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Truck, Volkswagen, Volvo Paramount Auto Service
(763) 260-7018 11438 Jefferson Ct
Champlin, MN Paramount Auto Service (763) 260-7018
11438 Jefferson Ct
Champlin, MN 55316
Hours Monday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications NULL Services Air Conditioning/Heating, Alternator, Battery, Belts & Hoses, Catalytic Converter, Clutch Cylinder, Cooling System, Diagnostics, Drive Belt, Electrical System, Exhaust Systems, Fuel Injector, Fuel Pump, Fuel System, Head Gasket, Headlight/Headlamp, High Performance Service, Ignition, Oil Pan, Oil Pump, Oxygen Sensor, Radiator, Shocks & Struts, Spark Plugs, Starter, Thermostat, Timing Belt, Tune-Up, Water Pump, Window Motor, Window Regulator, Brakes, Tires, Transmissions Service Types and Repair Acura, Audi, Auto Clutch, Auto Drivetrain, Auto Engine, Auto, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Classic Car, Dodge, Emergency Auto, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo Andover Auto Care
(763) 422-4004 16191 Round Lake Boulevard NW %23 2
Andover, MN Andover Auto Care (763) 422-4004
16191 Round Lake Boulevard NW %23 2
Andover, MN 55304
Services Auto Service & Repair, Brakes Service & Repair Firestone Complete Auto Care - Blaine
(763) 786-5422 8630 University Avenue Northwest
Minneapolis, MN (763) 786-5422
8630 University Avenue Northwest
Minneapolis, MN 55448
Services Auto Service & Repair, Brakes Service & Repair, Tires Wholesale & Manufacturers Hours M-F: 7: 00am-8: 00pm Sa: 7: 00am-6: 00pm Su: 8: 00am-5: 00pm Payment Options Debit Cards, American Express, Checks, MasterCard, Discover, Cash, VISA Fred's Tire Service & Accessories
(651) 464-8410 731 Lake Street South
Forest Lake, MN (651) 464-8410
731 Lake Street South
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Services Auto Service & Repair, Trucks Service & Repair, Brakes Service & Repair, Mufflers & Exhaust Systems Service & Repair, Auto Tire Shop Equipment & Supplies Payment Options Financing Available R & S Automotive
(651) 317-8401 38 W. Woodlyn Ave
Little Canada, MN R & S Automotive (651) 317-8401
38 W. Woodlyn Ave
Little Canada, MN 55117
Promotion Call us today to schedule an appointment for your vehicle! Hours Monday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications Certifications : AAA Approved Auto Repair, ASE Services Air Conditioning/Heating, Alignment, Alternator, Battery, Belts & Hoses, Catalytic Converter, Clutch Cylinder, Cooling System, Diagnostics, Drive Belt, Electrical System, Exhaust Systems, Filters & Fluids, Fuel Injector, Fuel Pump, Fuel System, Head Gasket, Headlight/Headlamp, High Performance Service, Ignition, Inspection, Muffler, Oil Pan, Oil Pump, Oxygen Sensor, Parts, Radiator, Restoration Service, Shocks & Struts, Spark Plugs, Starter, Thermostat, Timing Belt, Tune-Up, Water Pump, Window M Service Types and Repair Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Auto Clutch, Auto Drivetrain, Auto Engine, Auto Interior, Auto, Bentley, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Classic Car, Dodge, Emergency Auto, Exotic Car, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Harley Davidson, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Motorcycle/ATV, Nissan, Pontiac, Porsche, RV/Bus, Saab, Saturn, Small Engine, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Truck, Volkswagen, Volvo American Tire & Auto
(763) 754-1670 10857 University Avenue Northeast
Minneapolis, MN American Tire & Auto (763) 754-1670
10857 University Avenue Northeast
Minneapolis, MN 55434
Services Auto Service & Repair, Auto Tire Shop Equipment & Supplies Hours 7 Days a Week/Daily/Everyday Andover Wheel & Frame
(763) 755-4460 13476 Hanson Boulevard Northwest
Andover, MN Andover Wheel & Frame (763) 755-4460
13476 Hanson Boulevard Northwest
Andover, MN 55304
Services Auto Service & Repair, Brakes Service & Repair, Mufflers & Exhaust Systems Service & Repair, Auto Tire Shop Equipment & Supplies, Auto Alignment Frames & Axles Service & Repair Payment Options MasterCard, VISA Am-Pm Automotive Repair
(651) 426-0462 3696 Scheuneman Road%2C Suite 3
Saint Paul, MN (651) 426-0462
3696 Scheuneman Road%2C Suite 3
Saint Paul, MN 55110
Services Auto Electrical Systems Service & Repair, Brakes Service & Repair, Mufflers & Exhaust Systems Service & Repair, Auto Transmissions Hours Monday-Friday 8am-6pm Payment Options American Express, VISA First Transit
(612) 306-2086, 001-2004 3204 Como Avenue
Minneapolis, MN First Transit (612) 306-2086, 001-2004
3204 Como Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55433
Certifications Blue Seal Certified Membership Organizations National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Data Provided by: 
Data Provided by:
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...
|
Click here to read the rest of the article at BodyShop Business
|
