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Sunday, September 26th, 2010Taking care your automotive paint
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010Paint is a very important component in very surface. It adds protection and good looking factor. All most everything around us can be painted, from walls to roofing’s; but in the automotive industry it protect the outer and inner surface of the vehicle plus it could be an expression of one’s being. You can choose a lot of color and shade depending on your taste; it could be glossy or dull.
You can choose for three types of paints. The first car paint you can use is nitro cellulose paint, also known as acrylic lacquer, and is the most common finish and can be brushed or sprayed on. This car paint is a toxic paint but if you use the correct breathing apparatus then it is easy to apply. Nitro-cellulose dries easily, however it needs to be buffed well to produce shine.
The second car paint you can use on a car’s surface is isocynate paint, also known as two-pack. It is extremely toxic and can affect breathing easily. This car paint is harder to dry and often relies on a hardener (the second part of the ‘two-pack’ system). The pros of this car paint are that it’s very hardwearing and is easy to apply as it comes straight out of a spray gun.
Third and last is most common car paint is water-based paint, which is used mostly by car manufacturers and repairers, especially because it is more environmentally friendly. While the color coat is water based, it still needs to be protected by a two-pack lacquer coating. Even though this is a popular car paint, it is harder to use if you’re a DIY painter due to the fact painting with water-based paints requires two different paint types. You can use our search option to find suppliers who can provide you with car paint supplies.
You should also how to maintain the car paint. For time and hash environment could damage it or fade its original color. For regular maintenance you can wax you vehicle every time you have it car wash. Make sure to choose non adhesive wax to avoid fading and safe for top coats.
For dull and with light scratches you can do some exterior detailing. Detailing is a process of rejuvenating the paint they use special products to recondition its look.
Here are some special products needed to do a 3 step detailing.
- Buffing machine
- Car shampoo
- Clay bar
- Polishing compound
- Cleaner wax
- Pure carnauba wax
- Paint sealer
This product could be very prices, so it would be more recommended to have it done on a detailing shop.
It is also a good practice to wax your car 2-4 times a month or as needed. Also a good tip in keep your car shiny is to avoid using car shampoo every time you clean your exterior, to avoid stripping off your wax. You can also use a quick detailer after washing your car with plain water.
We hope this article would be very helpful to all enthusiast and reader.
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Tips for Avoiding Fraudulent Truck Performance Accessories!
Friday, September 17th, 2010Since the 1980′s, criminals have been selling fraudulent high performance car accessories at a cheaper price. The dangers go beyond loss of revenue to the automotive industry. The lower price may save a few bucks in your pocketbook in an automotive world where gas prices are ballooning out of control. It’s understandable but dwell on this: most of these discount car accessories and parts sacrifice quality and safety with more inexpensive and less strong materials.
Sometimes what you see is not what you get. On the surface, an article might look like the real deal, but it turns out to be nothing but smoke and mirrors. Several years ago, CBS Evening News featured a report about counterfeit aftermarket automotive accessories. Brake pads that contained compressed grass or wood chips instead of the usual material were sold to consumers. Brakes are one part that you don’t want to mess with, and having faulty brake pad material could be costly in more ways than one. To be on the safe side with performance car accessories, you might do better to pay the extra money and go with a brand name you can trust.
How can the average consumer protect against aftermarket automotive accessories fraud? Here are some tips:
If the price is too good to be true, it probably is. Seeing a popular brand of an auto body kit you’ve been eyeing for half price may not be for real. Many counterfeiters have started to counter this tact by lowering the price just enough to avoid suspicion. Do your research. Don’t settle with finding the item in one place. Shop around to see what the average price is for the accessory and make an educated decision based on what you’ve observed..
Take a look at the package. At first glance, the package may look legitimate but closer inspection may reveal some flaws that could be signs of the part being fraudulent.
Visit trusted stores or well-recommended shops. Stick to places you or someone you know trusts. This doesn’t insinuate that every small shop is deliberately being crooked by selling you discount car accessories; sometimes they are fooled just as much as you can be. Going to distributors you’ve had good service with reduces risk as distributors often buy from the same manufacturer that has never steered them wrong.
Contact the manufacturer directly. If you’re still unsure, the manufacturer can often verify if the performance car accessory is real. Most major companies have anti-fraudulent protocols to prove the authenticity of an accessory. Sometimes this is as simple as a code engraved on the part.
Cutting corners by purchasing cheap aftermarket automotive accessories to save a few dollars isn’t worth risking your life. If you feel that you have been a victim of a fraud, report the crime immediately. Many manufacturers have toll-free numbers or websites you can visit to file a report. Protect yourself and those around you, shop smart, and learn how to recognize counterfeit performance car accessories.