Gregory's Spray Painting Manual No. 419 - Donald Wait

Master the Art of Automotive Refinishing: Gregory's Spray Painting Manual (No. 419)

Achieve a flawless, professional finish on your vehicle with Gregory's Spray Painting Manual No. 419 (2nd Edition) by industry authority Donald Wait. Designed as the ultimate companion volume to Car Body Repairs, this practical, step-by-step paperback is an essential resource for automotive apprentices, DIY home mechanics, hobbyists, and classic car restoration enthusiasts looking to master the trade of vehicle painting.

Whether you are tackling minor scratch touch-ups, repairing a single panel, or undertaking a complete top-to-bottom vehicle respray, this 134-page manual breaks down complex workshop techniques into highly accessible, easy-to-follow instructions.

Key Features & Techniques Covered

• Workspace & Equipment Preparation: Essential guidelines on setting up your painting area, selecting compressed air equipment, and maintaining spray guns for optimal performance.
• Surface Preparation & Priming: Professional advice on body filling, sanding, masking techniques, and applying primers to ensure a perfectly smooth foundation.
• Paint Selection & Mixing: Deep insights into different automotive paint types, color matching, thinning ratios, and understanding the chemistry behind a long-lasting coat.
• Application Techniques: Step-by-step instructions on spray gun handling, pressure settings, overlapping strokes, and mastering solid colors, metallics, and clear coats.
• Troubleshooting & Finishing: How to identify, prevent, and fix common paint defects like orange peel, runs, sags, and fish-eyes, alongside final compounding and polishing steps.

Packed with clear diagrams, technical specifications, and trade secrets, this definitive Australian guide gives you the confidence and skills needed to deliver factory-quality paintwork right from your own garage. Save money and elevate your restoration project with the industry's most trusted DIY spray painting reference!

Book Details

• Author: Donald Wait (O.A.M., M.I.A.M.E.)
• Publisher: Gregory's Automotive Publications
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Year: 2001
• Pages: 134
• Format: Paperback
• Dimensions: 275mm x 215mm
• ISBN-10: 0855667931
• ISBN-13: 9780855667931