Carl Izzo Consultant

Testing Clearcoats

What is the best way of testing clear coats over metal? What are some of the industry tests that can be used? Should it be tested by itself or with a basecoat?

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Fisheye Eliminators

What ever happened to the magic elixir material that was sold as a fish eye eliminator and was it a type of silicone?

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Latex paint Mechanism

What mechanism(s) causes waterborne latex paints to adhere to their substrates and remain adhered over time?

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Infrared Reflective Paint

I’m looking for a paint/lacquer/varnish, that is preferably spray-on that will reflect an IR (infrared) light.

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Paint Too Thick

After several days the finish is still soft and has a wavy appearance. What is causing our problem?

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Painting Brass Frames

I have never painted brass before and am seeking the easiest/least expensive way of getting it done.

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Best Machinery Painting Method

I have a forklift manufacturing shop and searched many years for the best and most economical way of painting this equipment, and finally came to the following method with which I am pleased so far.

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Spray Guns for Liquid Paint

Featuring air atomize, HVLP, Airless, Air Assisted Airless, electrostatic spray gun and more…

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Ovens for Curing, Baking and Stripping

Featuring Burn-Off Ovens, Curing Ovens, Infrared Ovens and More...

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Automobile Painting Courses

I just had to respond to W. G. about spending $28,000 for automobile painting classes.

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Dip Coating Toothpicks

I am looking for a company interested in helping me on a project to automatically dip coat toothpicks (60% coverage) with a food grade, water-based coating.

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Painting Steel Tubes

Is there any equipment including the material feeding, painting, drying and output automation available? If so where can I find it?

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