Caring for Your Refinishing Gear Waterloo 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.
Safelite Auto Glass
(888) 820-2558
6121 Laporte Rd
Waterloo, IA
Sears Roebuck and Co
(319) 235-8795
2060 Laporte Rd
Waterloo, IA
Sears Roebuck and Co
(319) 235-8795
2060 Laporte Rd
Waterloo, IA 50702
Services
Car Washes, Car Detailing, Tire Shops
Witham Auto Center
(319) 234-4200
2033 Laporte Road
Waterloo, IA
Witham Auto Center
(319) 234-4200
2033 Laporte Road
Waterloo, IA 50702
Services
Clutch Repair,Truck Auto Body,Truck Dealers,Used Cars Dealers,Auto Dealers
Jiffy Lube
319-232-5575
1423 E SAN MARNAN DR
WATERLOO, IA
Jiffy Lube
319-232-5575
1423 E SAN MARNAN DR
WATERLOO, IA 50702
Hours
Sun: CLOSED
Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
Sat: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Metro Transmission & Auto Repair
(319) 232-5814
326 West 10th Street
Waterloo, IA
Automotive Electric, Inc.
(319) 233-4466, 001-2004
500 West Fifth Street
Waterloo, IA
Automotive Electric, Inc.
(319) 233-4466, 001-2004
500 West Fifth Street
Waterloo, IA 50701
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Rydell Chevrolet
(319) 234-4601
1325 E San Marnan Drive
Waterloo, IA
Rydell Chevrolet
(319) 234-4601
1325 E San Marnan Drive
Waterloo, IA 50702
Services
AC and Heating Repair,Truck Auto Body,Used Cars Dealers,Auto Dealers
Midas Auto Service Experts
(319) 234-3588
2019 Crossroads Blvd
Waterloo, IA
Midas Auto Service Experts
(319) 234-3588
2019 Crossroads Blvd
Waterloo, IA 50702
Services
Car Washes, Car Detailing, Mufflers Repair
Sears Auto Center
(319) 235-8795
2060 Laporte Rd
Waterloo, IA
Sears Auto Center
(319) 235-8795
2060 Laporte Rd
Waterloo, IA 50702
Store Type
Sears Auto Centers
Hours
Mon:8-19
Tue:8-19
Wed:8-19
Thu:8-19
Fri:8-19
Sat:8-19
Sun:9-17
Wingfoot Llc
(319) 296-1899
2721 Lackland Dr
Waterloo, IA
Wingfoot Llc
(319) 296-1899
2721 Lackland Dr
Waterloo, IA 50702
Services
Car Washes, Car Detailing, Tire Shops
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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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