How-to's

Soon  I will be publishing how-to pics and even maybe videos for you do it  yourself'ers.  So stay tuned, (I hear an echo since I'm technically talking to myself here:)

Buffing done carefully, P.S. no swirl marks for Noah!

Buffing is something a buffer can  take pride in, at least I do!  I get better  every time!  Whether it be dirt nibs, run offs, orange peel or restorations, I really take my buffing seriously and everyone knows it!

If anyone buffs  out there, I hope  I'm not the  only one putting  paper and tape to protect and reduce clean up time!  Some guys just slap the compound on, but why?  Why waste material?

Anyways, here is one of my master pieces!  This customer wanted a complete detail, he didn't have the cash for a paint job.  Lucky I was around!

The good ole days

(Far Left is me with hair, next to me is Delbert, Rene in the middle, Jose next to Rene and Andreas to the far right)

One thing I have to admit is that while work can be tough, you meet and work with some of the best in the industry!  Delbert, Rene and Jose left to other opportunities but yet we keep in close contact.  Whether it be advice, help or just hello, we always will be brothers in arms.

And if your wondering why I'm dressed so nice, our estimator was gone for a couple weeks and I was her backup.

Good times! Another day in Paradise!

Devilbiss Plus gfg-670--OLDIE BUT GOODIE

Had this Paint gun for little over a week and I'm very happy with it!  Lays clear like glass!  With that said, I would keep it as a clear gun and only use for base on large projects!  Heavy but good for beginners like myself!

Noah the buffer/Corvette

Since we got our  new  painter, looks like my buffing skills have come in handy for the shop!  Cool thing is I get to test out ideas and perfect my skills further!

Victim:  90'ish Red Corvette
Symptom:  Orange Peel!!!
Reason: too much sealer/no sanding
Mission:  Color Sand and try to save the job
Outcome: Success!!!!
 Really wish I had more photos, best example was the hood of the corvette where I buffed half and left the other half for comparisons... This job took 4.5 hours due to the amount of color  sanding it needed!

Lessons Learned from spot painting!

Well, I can say I learned  a lot from last weeks mission and  here it is:

1.  Appreciate your materials!  Every penny counts!
2.  Cheap material can be costly in the long run!!!
3.  Prep is 90 percent everything in a successful job!
4.  More pressure  for your Paint Gun!
5.  A gun meant for spot painting i.e. Sata Minijet  is a must!!!!!
6.  Think before you shoot!!!
7.  Be confident
8.  Be prepared to sand and buff lol
9.  Cheap paint requires less reducer!
10.  Don't give up!

I'm very  happy I did this job!  I learned so much!  Prepping is awesome but painting really opens your eyes to a whole  new world!

My first spot job continued!!!

So, the next morning i woke up excited knowing what was next!  All I was thinking of was, man, that  economy nason paint from carquest better be a damn good match!!

After sanding the primer with 320 dry then 400  wet, I sanded nearly half the bumer w/1200 and prepped for  painting! I modified the paper to accommodate the blend!

 Here's another view before I brought out the wax and grease remover!

Next, it's SHOWTIME!!  
I spotted the first few coats  to cover the primer and light  scratches...  then I began blending!

 I can already  tell the color was a little off but not to bad!  I  proceeded w/the transtar clear and presto!!!   This is what we got!

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

After a  light buffing, it was done and my buddy was jaw dropped!  My wife, friend and myself were proud and astonished!!!