Access to all of The Paint Spot newsletters from the beginning to the newest edition which offers a variety of tips, product information and how to's to assist any auto body or paint shop.
- October 2013 - The 40th Paint Spot Newsletter
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- September 2013 - The 39th Paint Spot Newsletter
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-August 2013 - The 38th Paint Spot Newsletter
Cheyenne is headed off to College this month - study often & have fun. The Paint Spot has relocated its office to
292 Canyon Bend, Canyon Lake. MS-78 is moving like crazy - the most Bang for your Buck. Ask us about our New Sia products...
292 Canyon Bend, Canyon Lake. MS-78 is moving like crazy - the most Bang for your Buck. Ask us about our New Sia products...
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-July 2013 - The 37th Paint Spot Newsletter
CONGRATS!! Lane and Kim Griffin on your nuptials . The results and cost comparisons are in for the new clear. Rick also discusses the latest Matrix news, staining update, hydraulic repair plus shares a tale of dating and politics...
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-June 2013 - The 36th Paint Spot Newsletter
HAPPY 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY to our NEWSLETTER!!!
and HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICK!! on the 16th. Rick shares some "fatherly words" and disucusses Northstar by Lusid Technologies plus the discontinuation of Matrix MP1000 the "real" reason it happened and the new products available.
and HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICK!! on the 16th. Rick shares some "fatherly words" and disucusses Northstar by Lusid Technologies plus the discontinuation of Matrix MP1000 the "real" reason it happened and the new products available.
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-May 2013- The 35th Paint Spot Newsletter
Brief comments on Aprils newsletter and his day in court.
SAVE 10% all Month from May1st - May31st.
SAVE 10% all Month from May1st - May31st.
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-April 2013- The 34th Paint Spot Newsletter
Rick explains that the Paintspot is NOT for sale, but will get a new building. He also discuses Iwata spray guns, nitrocellulose lacquer, and the Lonestar Roundup.
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-March 2013- The 33rd Paint Spot Newsletter
Rick shares the benefits of apple cider vinegar, introduces "Slix Aqua Seal", plus provides a list of body filler products and how they work.
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-February 2013- The 32nd Paint Spot Newsletter
This issue contains more about the new Matrix calendar, Guide coat, is it better or worse than lacquer? and Matrix vs. PPG.
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-January 2013- The 31th Paint Spot Newsletter
Rick introduces the new comment section on the website due to all the feedback.
He also would like to apologize for the misspelling of "Hoese" Corporation and "Leatherlyke" sorry Clint and Brian, spellcheck...
If you need onsite airbrushing Pete Brush is your guy (830) 964-3810. Rick explains the difference between fiberglass and SMC they are not the same. Plus, more about SIA abrasives.
The 2013 Matrix calendar is avaiable, congrats to Rene Cuevas of Cuevas Customs who made the back page.
He also would like to apologize for the misspelling of "Hoese" Corporation and "Leatherlyke" sorry Clint and Brian, spellcheck...
If you need onsite airbrushing Pete Brush is your guy (830) 964-3810. Rick explains the difference between fiberglass and SMC they are not the same. Plus, more about SIA abrasives.
The 2013 Matrix calendar is avaiable, congrats to Rene Cuevas of Cuevas Customs who made the back page.
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-December 2012- The 30th Paint Spot Newsletter
In this issue Rick discusses SIA Abrasive and hydrographics.
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-November 2012- The 29th Paint Spot Newsletter
Rick Ciotti's thoughts on politics.
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-October 2012-The 28th Paint Spot Newsletter
This issue Rick gives his 'common sense' take on politics you won't want to miss this one. If you saw the presidential debate then you will say. "wow rick called it"!
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-September 2012- The 27th Paint Spot newsletter
This issues touches base on the staining problem a lot of body shops are having offering a short term solution(mix fiberglass resin with body filler to make putty). Also we share some major problems a PPG waterborne body shop has been experiencing and what we found out were the main causes. Rick also talks about the latest restoration projects our body shop is working on a 63' Chevy pick up and 55' Buick Century Riviera.
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-August 2012- The 26th Paint Spot newsletter
This issue gives updates from last months issue such as on the RSC-220 clearcoat problems due to heat. Also Matrix MP-1000 has come out with a new improved formula to an already outstanding product. Lastly Rick shares a body shop story that we are sure every body shop has run into....dealing with problem customers(good story too).
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-July 2012- The 25th Paint Spot Newsletter
This issue gives more information on the waterbourne paint issue and other options to explore if you want to go green. This information is what other paint companies don't tell you. Also we discuss staining, whats the problem, and how to solve it. Finally we discuss problems people have been having with economy clearcoats its this record breaking heat.
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-May /June 2012- The 24th Paint Spot Newsletter
This issue of the Paint Spot newsletter summarizes our busy month including the successful customer
appreciation day and the debut of “Candy Liner” (you will have to see this stuff!). Also we discuss some news on Matrix’s MP-1000 that you HAVE to try out ; and an update on Northstar and their Metallic single stage paint that we have been selling like crazy. Most important Rick debunks the rumors being spread in the body shop industry about waterborne paint. You won’t want to skip this issue!
appreciation day and the debut of “Candy Liner” (you will have to see this stuff!). Also we discuss some news on Matrix’s MP-1000 that you HAVE to try out ; and an update on Northstar and their Metallic single stage paint that we have been selling like crazy. Most important Rick debunks the rumors being spread in the body shop industry about waterborne paint. You won’t want to skip this issue!
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-April 2012- The 23ed Paint Spot Newsletter
This months newsletter gives some final thoughts on the Waterbourne paint issue. Also we discuss the price increase on Dynalite body filler but don't worry we found an alternative (Advantage) which will allow us to keep our bondo prices the same. Don't forget about our Customer appreciation day next month May 2. You won't want to miss out on all the fun.
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-March 2012- The 22nd Paint Spot Newsletter
This months newsletter follows up on the problems of going to waterborne most noteably the cost associated with making the switch. Also we provide you a copy of all the paint options that Matrix offers as well as how Matrix relates to other brands.
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-February 2012- The 21th Paint Spot Newsletter
This month’s newsletter gives an update on Matrix MP-1000 primer/sealer after having used it on a couple jobs; also feedback on MXW-9001 waterborne grease and wax remover (both are excellent products definitely worth checking out). Also we give the lowdown on waterborne paint for anyone considering the switch. We
recommend for those Matrix users concerned with the environment switching to MPB LV or MSB LV.
recommend for those Matrix users concerned with the environment switching to MPB LV or MSB LV.
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-January 2012- The 20th Paint Spot Newsletter
This issue recognizes our customers at McQueeney Collision for being published into the national 2012 Matrix Calendar. We also talk about our process of color matching and the importance of blending. Finally we introduce a new Matrix product MP-1000, a direct to metal primer which has several benefits that will save you time and money without substituting quality.
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-December 2011- The 19th Paint Spot Newsletter
This issue gives an overview of our workshop last month with the Lizard Skin and POR-15 products, a comparison of Matrix Clear vs. PPG Clear, causes of "mapping"(a.k.a shrinking) while using primer, base coat, sealers, and clear coats and how to prevent it, and also information about Matrix Standard Base (MSB) and basically why Matrix is a better product and more cost effective than PPG....Happy Holidays!
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-November 2011- The 18th Paint Spot Newsletter
This issue deals with weather changes affecting the speed of reducer/hardeners and some alternatives you can use as well as the correct procedures to use them
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-October 2011- The Seventeenth Paint Spot Newsletter
This newsletter mentions some exciting news happening around the Paint Spot such as adding on four new product lines Lizard Skin, Wizard, and POR 15 as well as becoming the only distributor of Matrix MS-25- an extremely flexible and water resistant clear.
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-September 2011- The Sixteenth Paint Spot Newsletter
This issue addresses problems with the Hystik tape and an update to the customer horror story and spraying single stage metallic. Also we include some valuable information for if you ever get the chance to work on a car with a urethane bumper (like the 1973 Mustang Mach 1 we restored at Slix)
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-August 2011- The Fifteenth Paint Spot Newsletter
This newsletter details a customers horror story with spraying a HVLP gun at the wrong air pressure. Also, this issue details the facts about using waterborne paint.
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-July 2011- The Forteenth Paint Spot Newsletter
This newsletter deals with price increases, product choices, and problems with RTI regulators. Most importantly this issues gives advice on buffing semi gloss or flat paint or clear, spraying Northstar single stage metallic, and Do's and Don'ts of polyester glazing putty.
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-June 2011- The Thirteenth Paint Spot Newsletter
This newsletter hits the one year mark. In this issue we discuss many factors that will effect your paint and body work: Heat, Air, Gun, Reducer, Hardener, Sandpaper
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-May 2011- The Twelfth Paint Spot Newsletter
This issue tells the story of the Paint Spot to where we started to where we are now. We also give acknowledgements to everyone who helped with our Grand Opening Celebration. If you missed out don't worry we will have an annual customer appreciation bash that you will not want to miss.
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-April 2011- The Eleventh Paint Spot Newsletter
This issue gives reflections on the second Bahamas job from our crew, questions and experiments about runs in Matte clear, pertinent information for ALL Northstar epoxy primer users( Northstar Epoxy Primer cannot be used over self etch primers), and some information for SATA spray gun users and potential users ( we recommend switching to Iwata guns).
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-March 2011- The Tenth Paint Spot Newsletter
This issue includes reflections from a job in the Bahamas, some classic Paint Spot philosophy. Most importantly, this issue details how to best perform Plastic Bumper Prep and Refinishing and a great tip for the next time you have a run or sag to sand out of a paint job(try substituting water for MX-8000 grease and wax remover).
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-Febuary 2011- The Nineth Paint Spot Newsletter
This issue compares PPG's DP- epoxy Primer to our Matrix MP epoxy Primer and some useful tips on spraying and how to improve your spraying style.
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-January 2011- The Eighth Paint Spot Newsletter
This issue contains some of Rick's infamous words of wisdom, reflections on the meaning of Christmas and on life in general.
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-December 2010- The Seventh Paint Spot Newsletter
This issue gives an overview of the paint lines we carry (Matrix, Northstar, CPS) compared to other brands on the market. Also this issue defines 'recoatable' when a car has to be repainted.
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-November 2010- The Sixth Paint Spot Newsletter
This issue follows up the past issue on the steps of body work after the car is painted and ready for clear coat. We give you an in dept description of the different clears out there (Low solids, Medium solids, High Solids, and Euro type) and which one is best for what job.
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-October 2010- The Fifth Paint Spot Newsletter
This issue explains what to when the vehicle is ready to be masked off:Applying seam sealer, self leveling (caulking vs. brushable sealer), up to where the vehicle is ready to paint. Also this issue notes exceptions and what to do when the original finish is oxidized and also what to do with E-coated panels.
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-September 2010- The Fourth Paint Spot Newsletter
This issue explains the next steps of body work where the last issue left off: From applying filler, blocking down, and applying primer.
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-Amendment to August 2010-
New pertinent information about Epoxy
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-August 2010- The Third Paint Spot Newsletter
This issue gives an overview of the benefits of using Indasa Sandpaper, the difference between RSC-220 V. MS 52 clears, and the steps to of how to prepare the body (taking the body to metal, steps of self etching, epoxy primer, body work, and primer surface
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-July 2010- The Second Paint Spot Newsletter
This issue details the best way to go about giving an estimate to your potential customers
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-June 2010- The First Paint Spot Newsletter
This issue explains how The Paint Spot was born and our mission statement
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