Tech Tips Presented by Evercoat

The Light Speed System | Episode 11

Tim talks about the new Evercoat Light Speed™ Repair System. This new innovative system allows repairs to go from damage to primer in less than 30 minutes, using the power of light to accelerate the repair process. Tim reviews the new Light Speed™ Optex® Premium Filler with a 3-minute cure, the new Light Speed™ 440 Express that cures in just 30 seconds, and Light Speed™ LED Cure High Build Primer that is ready to spray right out of that can and cures in 5 minutes. 

Changing Weather | Episode 10

Tim talks about the change of seasons and the changes in the weather to address some of the issues that technicians deal with. This month Tim covers some helpful tips like application temperatures for polyesters, some ideas for ensuring that all your repairs go without a hitch and some things to not do to help avoid those pitfalls.

SATA Spray Guns | Episode 9

Tim McKinney and Chris Springer discuss Evercoat polyester primers and their applications with SATA spray guns. Chris reviews each spray gun and breaks down the differences between HVLP and RP spray guns, discusses spray gun inlet pressures, and shows how to balance a spray gun. Tim and Chris break down some of the myths and confusions regarding spray equipment and polyester primers, review the recommendations then share some tips and tricks for spraying polyester primers with SATA equipment. 

Gel Coat Repair | Episode 8

The boating season is still going strong, but some boaters have had questions about gel coat repairs and how to do them. Tim recalls a phone call from a friend about how to do a repair, and takes the time to talk through the key points for doing a quality gel coat repair.

Optex Filler & Putty and Proper Use of 440 Express feat. Jeremy of Booth Talk | Episode 7

Tim and Jeremy Winters of Booth Talk talk about the Optex Filler and Putty and the use proper use of 440 Express.
 
Booth Talk Podcast: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-zxhty-ef7807 
440 Express Application: https://youtu.be/xs10X-jOOi4
 

Tech Tips Presented by Evercoat Podcast Ep 6: Summer Heat

Fighting the summer heat?
 
Tim talks about some tips and tricks to deal with applying EVERCOAT Products in the summer heat. 

Talking Primers feat. Jeremy of Booth Talk | Episode 5

Tim and Jeremy of Booth Talk candidly talk about the differences between urethane and polyester primers and the benefit of polyester primers for the collision and restoration shops. Listen in for their discussion on the evolutions of polyester primers, application tips and tricks, and Evercoat’s progress up to the new 4:1 Polyester Primer with a built in guide coat.

Resin and Gel Coat | Episode 4

Ever wondered what the difference was between a laminating resin and a finishing resin, or a laminating gel coat and a finishing gel coat? Tim with Evercoat breaks down the differences and also shares some tips and tricks for using Evercoat resins and gel coats for fiberglass repairs.

Warmer Days, Cooler Nights | Episode 3

Why sunny days aren't always best to open the shop doors. Longer days with warmer sunny weather doesn't always mean that the temperature is warm enough. Cooler nights are still a factor and all the repair materials need to be used at the right temperature.   

Pinholes | Episode 2

Primary causes for pinholes in body work and some of the ways to avoid them.