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Aluminum repair has been going on in the collision repair industry for many years on many different makes and models of cars, however, starting in 2015, Ford has announced that the nations best selling truck, the Ford F-150 is going to be made primarily out of aluminum. When an major auto industry leader makes a…

Do you need a prep station or a limited finishing station? The answer is “it depends”. First you have to ask yourself a few questions about the intended work that will take place in the work area. What are you doing in the work area? Is it just automotive sanding and vehicle prep before bringing…

Choose your next Accudraft paint booth or finishing station in any of four exterior vinyl colors! New 2014 Colors! A spray booth is the biggest tool in your shop and should say something about you or your business. The best shops invest in high quality equipment and only Accudraft lets you do it in your…

As a start-up shop, sometimes choosing the right paint booth can be a bit tricky. The term “paint booth” is very broad and can mean anything from a basic enclosure with a fan to a high production paint booth that includes many other features and systems incorporated. Sometimes a shop owner may be looking for…

If you’re looking to buy a new paint booth and have been doing some research, the question of direct driven or belt driven air mechanicals may come up. This detail has quite a discussion around it and every person you speak to seems to have a different opinion on which is better for one reason or another. In this article…

Support When debating whether to purchase a new or used paint booth, there are many things to consider. In this post we will be addressing what is most likely the biggest factor in buying a new or used paint booth; product support. Please see Accudraft’s previous posts on new or used paint booths regarding condition and energy efficiency for more…

When considering to buy either a new or used paint booth, analyzing energy efficiency is key. Many old or used paint booths may not have all the features available today and can cost the shop over 50% more to run day in and day out.When analyzing either a new or used paint booth for energy…

When considering buying a paint booth, the question may soon arise; Do I purchase a new or used paint booth? While there is no clear-cut answer since so many things can come into this equation, we’ll try to highlight the most important things to consider when pondering the question of new vs. used paint booths. The first point…

Types of Paint Booth Fans – Many other types of fans exist and may be found in the industrial world, but in regards to the automotive refinish market, there are four main types that you will see. 1. Tube-axial fan (Shown on Left) Most industrial paint booths, truck paint booths, and entry level automotive paint booths…