CATI

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As someone stepping into this field, your contribution to road safety transcends the conventional scope of repairing dents and repainting surfaces. Advocating for Safe Driving and Vehicle Maintenance Beyond the technical aspects, your role after automotive school in promoting road safety also requires advocacy and education.

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Education Repaints Body Repair Automotive 99

CATI

AUGUST 29, 2024

This can include straightening bent frames, replacing damaged parts, sanding and refinishing surfaces, and repainting the vehicle. The Importance of Auto Body Technician Training Given the complexity and technical nature of the job, proper auto body technician training is essential. That professional is often an auto body technician.

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Collision Repair Repaints Technical Vehicle 74

Eastwood

MAY 25, 2024

I’ve struggled with this very question myself as I hunt for a more original color to repaint my daily driver. So, you’ve decided you want to change up the look of your ride with a new color. You have something unique in mind, so original that you’ve never seen anything like it on your type of car. For that price, why not, right?

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Repaints Automotive Car Vehicle 97

Eastwood

MAY 31, 2024

Wisely, he removed all the trim including the body side moldings, which he repainted separately. Once you peel that original adhesive off, it can be difficult to get them to stick again, as Adam recently found out with his ’93 Mustang.

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Repaints Car Technical IT 52

Eastwood

JUNE 3, 2024

Wisely, he removed all the trim including the body side moldings, which he repainted separately. Once you peel that original adhesive off, it can be difficult to get them to stick again, as Adam recently found out with his ’93 Mustang.

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Repaints Car Technical IT 52

Dent Mechanic Group

MAY 25, 2023

The process involves the following technical steps: Accessing the dent: The PDR technician begins by gaining access to the backside of the damaged panel. PDR is a highly effective technique for repairing minor dents and dings without the need for repainting or body filler.

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Repaints Mechanic Technical Vehicle 40

Eastwood

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If you’re doing the job right, you’ve at least taken off the basic trim before repainting your car. And if you’ve come this far, you owe it to yourself to treat those bits to the same level of attention as the body. After all, why bother with new paint if the old trim is going to let it down? The whole car looks like new again.

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Repaints Car IT Vehicle 52

Eastwood

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

We recently shot a video in which one of our product mangers repainted the rear bumper of his car to test a new single-stage finish. One of the comments from that story asked why we hadn’t used a flex agent on that flexible plastic part. And the short answer was, “It wasn’t really necessary.”

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Repaints Vehicle Automotive IT 52

Eastwood

DECEMBER 26, 2023

If you need to repaint the wheels entirely, consider doing all four (or five) at once the same time. Once you’ve dealt with the inner tank, go ahead and restore the outside by repainting it. As the first day of winter descends on us here in the Northeast, we’re reminded that there are different ways to get through winter.

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Repaints Media Vehicle Car 52

Eastwood

MAY 25, 2024

I’ve struggled with this very question myself as I hunt for a more original color to repaint my daily driver. So, you’ve decided you want to change up the look of your ride with a new color. You have something unique in mind, so original that you’ve never seen anything like it on your type of car. For that price, why not, right?

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Repaints Automotive Car Vehicle 52

Eastwood

JULY 31, 2024

Here we’ll explain tri-coat finishes in depth (no pun intended), including how to identify if your vehicle has one, and guide you on how to blend, refinish, or repaint these stunning finishes. Have you ever stared into the shimmering, multidimensional finish on a modern, high-end car? If so, then chances are it was a tri-coat paint system.

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Repaints Utilities Vehicle Automotive 52

Eastwood

AUGUST 5, 2024

Apply epoxy primer to the converted area to seal it, then repaint with the finish of your choice. While rust on exterior panels may detract from a vehicle’s cosmetic appeal, hidden rust can significantly compromise its structural integrity. If not discovered and addressed promptly, unseen rust can lead to safety risks and costly repairs.

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Repaints Vehicle Technical IT 52

Eastwood

AUGUST 24, 2024

Selecting the right body filler for your automotive project can be more difficult than it seems. There are countless filler options , each tailored to unique types of damage repair and finish requirements. Figuring out which filler will best meet your needs can feel like a guessing game. With enough time and patience, this is a good all-arounder.

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Repaints IT Automotive Technical 52

Dent Mechanic Group

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

No, this method is not technically fraud. Rust repair and repainting can add up quickly, costing you far more than the original hail repair would have. Surprisingly, some vehicle owners choose to file a hail damage claim and then pocket the insurance payout without actually repairing the damage. Is It Fraud?

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Insurance Mechanic Repaints Technical 52

Eastwood

DECEMBER 16, 2024

To ensure full paint coverage, wedge a trimmed mixing stick or similar tool into the spring mechanism on the backside of the handle to keep it open. Carefully mask any areas that shouldnt be painted, like rubber gaskets or mounting points. On the factory handle, masking the rubber gasket instead of removing it can prevent damage.

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Mechanic Repaints Technical Vehicle 52