Caring for Your Refinishing Gear Hilo HI
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.
Hawaii Collision Center
(808) 961-3536
194 Makaala Street
Hilo, HI
Hawaii Collision Center
(808) 961-3536
194 Makaala Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Body Pros
(808) 935-1861, 001-2004
17 Halekauila Street
Hilo, HI
Body Pros
(808) 935-1861, 001-2004
17 Halekauila Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Precision Fuel Injection Inc
808-966-5441
16-185 Kalara St Ste A
Keaau, HI
Mattos Towing LLC
808-935-6300
16-136 Liilii St
Keaau, HI
Mattos Towing LLC
808-935-6300
16-136 Liilii St
Keaau, HI 96749
Hours
Mon:12:00 am-11:59 pm
Tue:12:00 am-11:59 pm
Wed:12:00 am-11:59 pm
Thu:12:00 am-11:59 pm
Fri:12:00 am-11:59 pm
Sat:12:00 am-11:59 pm
Sun:12:00 am-11:59 pm
Amazing Towing Recovery
808-982-8699
15-1551 21st Ave
Keaau, HI
Amazing Towing Recovery
808-982-8699
15-1551 21st Ave
Keaau, HI 96749
Hours
Mon:12:00 am-11:59 pm
Tue:12:00 am-11:59 pm
Wed:12:00 am-11:59 pm
Thu:12:00 am-11:59 pm
Fri:12:00 am-11:59 pm
Sat:12:00 am-11:59 pm
Sun:12:00 am-11:59 pm
Big Island Toyota
(808) 969-3112
811 Kanoelehua Avenue
Hilo, HI
Big Island Toyota
(808) 969-3112
811 Kanoelehua Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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MS Auto Inc.
(808) 961-6330
30 Kukila Street
Hilo, HI
MS Auto Inc.
(808) 961-6330
30 Kukila Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Curlee's Auto Repair
808-966-4846
1505 PARIDISE DR
Keaau, HI
Curlee's Auto Repair
808-966-4846
1505 PARIDISE DR
Keaau, HI 96749
Specialty
Brakes, Electrical Service, Emission Testing, Engine Repair, Exhaust Repair, Front End Repair, General Automotive Repair, Inspection & Diagnostic, Lubrication Service, Machine Shop Service, Maintenance, Wheel Alignment
Hours
Mon:8:00 am-5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am-5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am-5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am-5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am-5:00 pm
Sat:(Closed)
Sun:(Closed)
Keaau Auto and Truck Salvage
808-966-9555
16-665 Milo St
Keaau, HI
Classic Auto Body
808-968-6400
11 3213 OHIA AVE
Mountain View, HI
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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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