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Spray Paint Gun Related
Issue 1 - May 1st, 2007 - How to Reduce Pollution when Spray Painting a Vehicle.
Issue 2 - May 8th, 2007 - HVLP Spray Guns (High Volume Low Pressure) and the number one factor you must consider when purchasing a spray paint gun.
Issue 3 - May 15th, 2007 - How to thoroughly clean your spray gun after each use so that your gun will provide you with a uniform spray pattern every time you use it and info on spray gun maneuvering.

Air Compressors
Issue 4 - May 22nd, 2007 - Air Compressors including valuable information on Volume, Pressure and Dry Air.

Surface Preparation
Issue 5 - May 29th, 2007 - Part Removal
Issue 6 - June 5th, 2007 - Paint Removal including Rust Removal
Issue 7 - June 12th, 2007 - Applying Primer Material
Issue 8 - June 19th, 2007 - Finish Sanding & Wax and Grease Remover

Bodywork Repair
Issue 9 - June 26th, 2007 - Intro to Bodywork Repair
Issue 10 - July 3rd, 2007 - How to Correctly Straighten a Panel
Issue 11 - July 10th, 2007 - Replacing a Panel
Issue 12 - July 17th, 2007 - Rust Repair
Issue 13 - July 24th, 2007 - Getting all body surfaces as straight as possible
Issue 14 - July 31st, 2007 - Making sure all surfaces are flat and cleaning sanded surfaces before undercoat applications
Issue 15 - August 8th, 2007 - Applying Primer
Issue 16 - August 14th, 2007 - Preparing Fiberglass

An Intro to Automotive Painting
Issue 17 - August 21st, 2007 - How you can determine the type of paint on your car.
Issue 18 - August 28th, 2007 - Nick & Scratch Repair and Panel Painting.
Issue 19 - September 4th, 2007 - The Complete Paint Job.
Issue 20 - September 11th, 2007 - Automotive Paint Colors: How to decide on the right one for your project & Matching the old car paint color using auto paint color codes and various other methods.
Issue 21 - September 18th, 2007 - Deciding on a New Car Paint Color. Intro to Custom Paint Additives (Metallic & Pearlescent Paint)
Issue 22 - September 25th, 2007 - "I can't decide whether to paint my car or simply hire an auto body shop...please help." This issue is for you.
Issue 23 - October 2nd, 2007 - Auto Paint Supply Stores.

Automotive Paint
Issue 24 - October 9th, 2007 - Intro to Automotive Paint Products and Car Paint Protection Solutions.
Issue 25 - October 16th, 2007 - Basic Paint Ingredients (Pigments, Binders and Solvents).
Issue 26 - October 23rd, 2007 - We cover modern day Urethane Paint.
Issue 27 - October 31st, 2007 - Special Effect Paint Additives: Metallic and Pearl.
Issue 28 - November 7th, 2007 - Clear Coat and Multi-Stage Paint Systems (Base Coat Clear Coat & Tri-stage)

Automotive Support Products
Issue 29 - November 13th, 2007 - We examine the importance of using auto surface cleaners such as wax and grease remover and the vital role a tack cloth plays in auto paint prep.
Issue 30 - November 20th, 2007 - Paint Support Chemicals: Paint Thinner, Use of Auto Paint Reducers and Paint Retarder.
Issue 31 - November 27th, 2007 - Paint Removers: Sanding, Auto Media Blasting and Chemical Stripping.
Issue 32 - December 5th, 2007 - We cover the undercoats classed as Primer.
Issue 33 - December 12th, 2007 - Special Additives - Used to prevent or eliminate various problems that may present themselves as you paint your vehicle.
Issue 34 - December 19th, 2007 - We complete our series on auto painting support products and take a look at what additional items are available: stir sticks, spray out cards and more.

Automotive Tools, Materials and Safety
Issue 35 - January 9th, 2008 - Auto Spray Painting Work Areas
Issue 36 - January 16th, 2008 - Safety Regulations - The basics that you must know.
Issue 37 - January 23rd, 2008 - Lighting in your work area and the importance of having enough room to work in. Plus we make a start on the topic of Sanding as part of the Automotive Tools, Materials and Safety series.
Issue 38 - January 30th, 2008 - Masking - Standard & Plastic Tape, Masking Paper and Masking Paper and Tape Racks.
Issue 39 - February 8th, 2008 - Air Compressors - What you will need, Volume, Pressure, and Dry Air.
Issue 40 - February 13th, 2008 - Paint Spray Guns - Paint Cups, Air Valves, Why Quality Over Economy, the Importance of Seeking Professional Advice and heaps more.
Issue 41 - February 21st, 2008 - Your Overall Personal Safety Is What's Most Important.

Auto Body Work
Issue 42 - February 27th, 2008 - Collision Repair: How to Straighten Auto Body Panels Using Our 6-Step Process.
Issue 43 - March 5th, 2008 - 3 Ways to Accomplish Car Accident Repair: Using New Replacement Body Panels, Aftermarket Body Panels and Salvaged Car Body Panels.