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Auto Body Paint Tutorial

Auto Body Paint Tools

Scratches, abrasions, and fading color on a vehicle can be corrected by an auto repair technician with the use of specific auto body paint tools. Automotive paint projects are generally performed in an auto body shop. The shops are designed to be able to work on more than one paint job at a time. Auto paint tools are used by professional auto body technicians.

Gravity Feed Spray Gun


A gravity feed spray gun has a twenty-ounce aluminum cup that is used to hold the paint. There is a 1.4-inch fluid tip that dispenses a concentrated amount of paint on the vehicle’s surface. After applying paint with your spray gun, use a fine-tooth brush to clean all of the paint fragments.


High Speed Air Sander


High speed air sander’s remove unwanted coating of auto paint or rust from an automobile’s surface. The sander is made of light aluminum metal which has a pistol grip for easy handling. Place a five-inch sanding pad on the car’s surface and use the high speed air sander to remove any unwanted paint for the exterior of the automobile.


Green Masking Paper Roll


Green masking paper comes in 225-foot rolls. You also have the option of purchasing your roll in red. The masking paper roll is used for the windows of the automobile to make sure that the paint does not spray on the windows or on the vehicle’s tires.


Touch-up Paint Pen


A touch-up paint pen can be used for slight scratches or abrasions. The paint is applied with a small brush; the paint pen hides minor scratches. The touch-up paint pen is available is a wide variety of colors and are factory-certified.