Caring for Your Refinishing Gear Council Bluffs IA
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.
Charlie Graham Body and Service
(402) 551-6000, 001-2004
4206 Leavenworth Street
Omaha, NE
Charlie Graham Body and Service
(402) 551-6000, 001-2004
4206 Leavenworth Street
Omaha, NE 68105
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Safelite Auto Glass
(888) 820-2558
8961 H St
Omaha, NE
AAMCO
(712) 328-3818
1600 Avenue A
Council Bluffs, IA
Napa the Parts Store
(712) 323-7527
2629 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA
Napa the Parts Store
(712) 323-7527
2629 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Jones Transmission & Auto Repa Ir
(712) 328-7544
1202 South 16th Street
Council Bluffs, IA
Steve's Service
(402) 391-9580, 001-2004
7901 Blondo Street
Omaha, NE
Steve's Service
(402) 391-9580, 001-2004
7901 Blondo Street
Omaha, NE 68134
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Sparks Computerized Car Care
(402) 592-7666, 001-2004
4606 South 84th Street
Omaha, NE
Sparks Computerized Car Care
(402) 592-7666, 001-2004
4606 South 84th Street
Omaha, NE 68127
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Firestone Tire & Service Centers
(712) 322-4071
701 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA
Firestone Tire & Service Centers
(712) 322-4071
701 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Services
Car Washes, Car Detailing, Tire Shops
Jiffy Lube
712-328-3229
2312 W BROADWAY
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA
Jiffy Lube
712-328-3229
2312 W BROADWAY
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501
Hours
Sun: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
Sat: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Store Holiday Hours
Mother's Day: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Carquest Auto Parts
(712) 323-7197
2748 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA
Carquest Auto Parts
(712) 323-7197
2748 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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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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