Caring for Your Refinishing Gear Quincy IL
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.
Dan's Auto Care, Inc.
(217) 223-3000, 001-2004
2600 North 24th Street
Quincy, IL
Dan's Auto Care, Inc.
(217) 223-3000, 001-2004
2600 North 24th Street
Quincy, IL 62305
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Data Provided by:
Hilbing Autobody
(217) 222-0197, 001-2004
124 South 4th Street
Quincy, IL
Hilbing Autobody
(217) 222-0197, 001-2004
124 South 4th Street
Quincy, IL 62301
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Data Provided by:
Aaccurate Exhaust
(217) 228-2152
213 S 5th Street
Quincy, IL
Aaccurate Exhaust
(217) 228-2152
213 S 5th Street
Quincy, IL 62301
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Mufflers & Exhaust Systems Service & Repair
Century Signs Inc
(217) 224-7419
2704 N 30th St
Quincy, IL
Century Signs Inc
(217) 224-7419
2704 N 30th St
Quincy, IL 62305
State Street Lube and Maintenance
(217) 222-4711
4707 State Street
Quincy, IL
State Street Lube and Maintenance
(217) 222-4711
4707 State Street
Quincy, IL 62305
Services
Oil Change and Lube
Safelite Auto Glass
(888) 820-2558
2400 Farmers DR
Quincy, IL
Delta Tire & Custom Wheels
(217) 222-7212
1000 Broadway Street
Quincy, IL
(217) 222-7212
1000 Broadway Street
Quincy, IL 62301
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Brakes Service & Repair, Auto Tire Shop Equipment & Supplies, Auto Customizing Conversion & Restoration, Auto Performance & Racing Equipment & Supplies
Payment Options
Delta, Financing Available
Al's Tire Store
(573) 221-3777
1018 Mark Twain Avenue
Hannibal, MO
Al's Tire Store
(573) 221-3777
1018 Mark Twain Avenue
Hannibal, MO 63401
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Auto Tire Shop Equipment & Supplies, Auto Inspection
Quincy Freightliner Inc
(217) 228-8787
3830 Wisman Lane
Quincy, IL
Quincy Freightliner Inc
(217) 228-8787
3830 Wisman Lane
Quincy, IL 62305
Autoshine Car Wash
(217) 222-5968
529 N 48th Street
Quincy, IL
Autoshine Car Wash
(217) 222-5968
529 N 48th Street
Quincy, IL 62305
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
