Tech Tips Presented by Evercoat

Tim takes you through some common issues when it comes to curing your product. You will learn more about what went wrong and steps you can take to avoid issues in the future.

Tim talks about the most recent update to the Evercoat Training Portal to help our Spanish and French-speaking customers have a better user experience. Tim talks about the update at the bottom of the site for converting the website and the training to the selected language and also how international customers can select their home country when registering for an account.

Tim talks about a recent Tech Question about applying a product over a product without sanding and why it’s best to sand between layers.

Can you wet sand a polyester primer? Tim talks through the reason why it is not recommended to wet sand Evercoat Polyester Primers.

Tim breaks down how to read the new batch codes for Evercoat products.

Tim talks about the compatibility of putting a polyester filler or putty over a polyester primer if an area is missed and caught after the primer is applied.

Tim talks about the proper way to mix a new can of Evercoat Filler and the proper ways to store the product when not in use.

Tim talks about the new Evercoat Slow BPO cream hardener and how it can help to increase productivity by providing more working time. As Tim’s buddy used to say, sometimes you have to slow down to go faster.

Tim breaks down what the #439 Foam Applicator Pad is and why it is so important when using 440 Express and Light Speed LED Cure 440 Express.

Tim talks about the range of Evercoat products that are approved to be applied over sanded OEM Coatings, and preview the new Tech Tip with the full list of products on the newest Tech Tip on Evercoat.com.

Tim takes the time to review the fiber-reinforced fillers and their application over a “proper weld,” explains what a “proper weld” is, how to do it, and epoxy primer pre-coats, and how it all correlates to the Evercoat Fiber Reinforced Filler Tech Tip.

How does the work time relate to the temperature and sanding time for the EVERCOAT Products? Tim talks through the range of products and their working times compared to gel times, sanding times, and primer times. Then Tim covers some tips and tricks to help deal with using polyester fillers in the summer with high heat.

Evercoat has been making products that work with aluminum for over 40 years. Tim talks through the products and their differences and give some pointers for repairing some of the newer aluminum panels.

What is the Optex® Technology from EVERCOAT and how can it help in the repair process? Tim talks through the Optex® Fillers and Primer to help explain the product differences and how they can be used to help through the repair process for their color-changing and sanding features.

What are the fiberglass reinforced fillers from EVERCOAT, what are their differences, and how to use them? Tim walks through the differences, where they can be used, and some tricks for using them along with the specialty fillers (Vette Panel Adhesive/Filler and Metal-2-Metal) for their proper application and usage.

Since the launch of the EVERCOAT Light System™ at the 2021 SEMA Show there have been some questions about the products so Tim takes some time to address some of the top ones for the Optex® Light Speed™ Premium Filler, Light Speed™ 440 Express and Light Speed ™ LED Cure High Build Primer.

How does the work time relate to the temperature and sanding time for the EVERCOAT Products? Tim talks through the range of products and their working times compared to gel times, sanding times, and primer times. Then Tim covers some tips and tricks to help deal with using polyester fillers in the summer with high heat.

Tim talks about ghost mapping to explain what it is and what causes it, then talks about ways to avoid your repairs from showing up after paint. Tim talks about creating the correct bevel edge for fiberglass and composite repairs, and some tips and tricks to get the best repair possible.

Ever tried to thicken or thin an Evercoat Filler or Putty? Ever wondered if it could be done and how to go about doing it correctly. This month Tim talks about why and how to go about doing it the right way, and why to avoid the incorrect ways that cause problems.