The Refinish Technician

One thing I have learned is that in order to be a great painter, by George do you need to be an even better prep/paint helper.  You must understand the painter is only as good as its prep.  You don't want dirt, sand scratches, fish eye, solvent pop, bleed through, and lordy only knows what other things you can come across.  Like a friend once told me, you will make mistakes and you better know how to  fix them.

Now, with waterborne paint on the rise, you better believe prep is even more important than ever.  Scratches will show more than solvent base paint.

Let's face it.  There is no "perfect job."  There is close to perfect but not perfect.  We are not machines.  So, knowing how to fix issues is KEY.

So what makes a good Refinish Technician?

In my opinion, the key to becoming a great Refinish Tech are having following habitats:

1)  Never stop learning/be open-minded
2)  Understand why issues happen and learn to correct the issue before  clear or even before basecoat and primer
3)  Know your materials
4)  Stay focused, rested and free from toxins, i.e. alcohol, or other mood altering agents
5)  Practice Perfect
6)  Visualize the steps and outcomes ahead of time, (like playing chess)
7)  A painter is a leader, act like one and lead by example
8)  Help your helper/s learn and improve, mold your  team!
9)  Help your business grow and they will help you
10) Stay POSITIVE

I'm sure I can add more but that pretty much sums it up.