SPOT REPAIR TECHNIQUES to Reduce Time and Paint Consumption – SINNEK
- Posted By : Bill
- Classroom Repairing, Classroom Priming, Classroom Painting
Some of the most common day-to-day jobs in the bodyshop are related to quick repairs, also known as spot repairs. T
This video will provide related information and the best techniques to optimise profitability and productivity in small repairs.
Spot repairs are the techniques used when repairing small areas of damage, where the repair is limited to the area with the defect, without affecting the entire part.
Its function is aimed at increasing efficiency in the repair of small defects, by reducing the working time and cost of the repair.
The use of spot repair techniques in refinish will depend on several aspects, which must be considered beforehand. Spot repair processes in collision repair allow repairing parts simultaneously, increasing repair productivity.
The number of parts to be repaired can be as many as 3 or 4 parts at a time. The spot repair technique should not be used on damage located on horizontally oriented parts such as roofs, trunks or hoods, as these are highly visible parts where it is more difficult to conceal the repair.
We will not be able to use this technique on matte or textured finishes, due to the impossibility of polishing these types of surfaces.
If the part to repair shows very deep defects in different locations or colorimetry problems, it will be preferable to use other techniques that consider a comprehensive repair process.
How to Choose The Right HARDENER in Refinish – SINNEK
- Posted By : Bill
- Classroom Priming, Classroom Painting
Choosing the right hardener depending on the context and type of repair will be essential to obtain a quality repair in refinish.
This video shows all aspects and tips to consider for mastering the election of the hardener.
For repair productivity, it is essential to have a wide range of high-quality hardeners that allow a great adaptability in their use thanks to their combination with different types of products, such as fillers or clear coats.
This will provide simplicity and ease of use, reduced storage and increased product rotation.
In refinish and collision repair, hardeners are divided mainly into 4 groups:
- Slow hardeners.
- Medium or standard hardeners.
- Fast hardeners.
- Ultra-fast hardeners.
SAGGING RUNS PAINT DEFECT: How to Solve – SINNEK
- Posted By : Bill
- Classroom Painting, Classroom Kits
How to prevent paint sagging (runs) is one of the questions that every bodyshop professional has considered at some point.
This video shows all aspects to consider to correct this defect.
Sagging, also known as paint runs or paint sags, is a paint defect that occurs mainly on vertically oriented parts, such as doors, flaps or bumpers, and can occur in both the intermediate coats and in finish paint.
The form in which they appear on the surface is as paint run-off, generally caused by an excessive amount of product.
This excess paint tends to drip downward, due to the effect of gravity when applied to a vertical surface, resulting in paint sagging.
Let us now look at what causes sagging, and its possible solution:
1. Low paint viscosity
2. Excessive product load
3. Incorrect painting technique
4. Flash-off time between layers.
5. Use of slow thinners.
By following these steps, the appearance of paint or clearcoat sagging will be prevented.
Perfect Match of NARDO GREY and other Solid Grey Colours – SINNEK
- Posted By : Bill
- Classroom Painting
Nowadays, solid grey color repairs as nardo grey LY7C color is an increasingly common process in the refinish bodyshop.
In this tutorial we will show you how to correctly match this type of colors step by step, obtaining a perfect integration of the repair.
For this tutorial we will use the Nardo Grey color code used on this Audi Q2 as an example.
Let us take a look at the steps to be performed:
1. Solid grey Color identification.
2. Background optimisation.
3 Nardo Grey Color application
4. Application of clear coat.
Following all these steps will lead to achieving a repair with excellent matching in solid grey colours.
SINNEK SERIE W6000 Waterborne Basecoat System – Premium Automotive Paint
- Posted By : Bill
- Classroom Painting
Are you looking for a high-performance premium paint system that is easy to apply and capable of helping you improve the profitability of your bodyshop? SINNEK’s W6000 Series is the painting system conceived by specialists for specialists, which will make you increase productivity and in-booth repair flow, while obtaining a differential quality at a competitive price.
The W6000 Series allows for an easy application and for an accurate reproduction of the colour. A complete colour chart and the integration of a spectro into the system allow for colour identification to be a fast and very intuitive process.
The excellent colorimetry of the W6000 SERIES is supported by powerful management software and a large database of colour formulas, a combination that guarantees the reproduction of any colour available on the market.
“The correct use of the W6000 SERIES system will ensure that the repair works out the first time, without having to repeat it, with all that this implies for the profitability of your bodyshop”.
7 tips for a correct CLEAR COAT application – SINNEK
- Posted By : Bill
- Classroom Painting
Applying clearcoat to a vehicle is a key process for obtaining an excellent final finish on a car repainting job.
However, it is also a process in which different problems and difficulties can arise, which can lead to different painting defects.
It is therefore important to consider the factors that influence a correct application and final performance of the clearcoat when applied to a car.
7 TIPS FOR APPLYING CLEARCOAT EFFICIENTLY AT THE BODYSHOP
1. Correct preparation of intermediate coats
2. Mixing ratio of clear coat and viscosity
3. Clear coat temperature and application temperature
4. Adjusting the spray gun
5. Avoiding excess clear coat
6. Correct cleaning of application equipment
7. Clear coat application method Precautions to take during the clear coat application process.
How to Spray TRI-COAT COLOURS – SINNEK
- Posted By : Bill
- Classroom Painting
What are Ttri-coat colours or three stage colors?
Initially, three-coat colours were reserved only for premium and high-end cars because of their high cost. However, over time, its use spread among manufacturers.
At present, most leading brands have this type of colour in their catalogue for their newer models. Despite having a higher cost compared to other finishes, the demand for the tri-coat colours among drivers is becoming increasingly significant.
Types of three-coat finishes Depending on the type of pigmentation in both the first and second coats, three-coat finishes can be classified as:
- Tri-coat finish with solid colour / pearl effect
- Three-coat finish with metallic or pearl base / solid effect
How to Paint and Repair a BUMPER: Complete Process – SINNEK
- Posted By : Bill
- Plastics, Classroom Repairing, Classroom Priming, Classroom Painting
Do you want to know all the steps to know how to paint and repair a bumper?
Bumper painting and repair is one of the most usual processes at any bodyshop as far as plastic repairs are concerned, due in part to where it is on the vehicle’s body and because it is easily exposed to damage.
When painting a bumper, as it is a plastic part, you should take into account a series of factors to ensure that it is correctly repaired.
The flexibility of the part, its adhesion, mechanical stress or its chemical resistance are factors that will influence its treatment and painting.
When repairing and painting a bumper, professionals can be faced with different scenarios depending on the severity of the damage. Thus, for larger flaws, the entire bumper can be replaced with a newly manufactured part.
In this case, the preparation and repainting process will be different.
Nowadays, the vast majority of vehicle manufacturers supply replacement plastic parts with a pre-intermediate coat treatment (primer). In this tutorial, we will focus on a third possibility. A scenario where the bumper is partially damaged, or insufficiently damaged to require its replacement with a new part.
How to Paint a NEW UNPRIMED PLASTIC PART – SINNEK
- Posted By : Bill
- Plastics, Classroom Priming
Replacing and painting plastic parts, whether new or repaired, is a common process at the bodyshop.
In some cases, this type of car parts such as bumpers, mirrors or exterior mouldings can lack any primer, so a coat of primer will have to be applied to the plastic for the correct adhesion and behaviour of the paint.
How to Paint a NEW UMPRIMED PLASTIC PART:
You have surely wondered at some point how to apply plastic primer, or when to apply plastic primer or adhesion promoter to plastics. The following post will show you all the key aspects to consider when preparing and applying primer to plastic, taking as an example the process of repairing a new unprimed plastic part.
Methods to Improve the COLOUR MATCHING at the Bodyshop – SINNEK
- Posted By : Bill
- Classroom Painting
Colorimetry and colour matching at the bodyshop is one of the most important aspects to take into account when improving the profitability of your business and offering a quality service to your clients.
The wide range of shades and colours currently used in refinish pose a great challenge for the body painter professional.
There are numerous factors that can influence the perception of the same colour, presenting subtle differences that make it difficult to match colour in car paint.
Having the right products and tools, as well as a solid knowledge base on colorimetry at the bodyshop, will help us get through any repainting process successfully.