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The article offers brief information on several products related to the automotive repair industry including the Compressed Air Solution air-compressor from Martech Service Co., R-M Onyx HD basecoat system from BASF SE, and QuickFix aerosol line from Matrix System Automotive Finishes LLC.

Cites tips on choosing the right spray guns for painting automobiles. Advantage of gravity-feed guns over other types of spray guns; Convenience offered by spray guns; Advantages of suction guns and pressure-feed guns; Conventional, high-volume and low-pressure designs of spray guns.

The article discusses issues related to backyard body shops. It states that the New York Assembly is looking at a legislation that requires paint suppliers and middlemen to check the credentials of their customers before selling them automotive refinish supplies. The bill (A9090) prohibits the sell of any material which are for professional use only. Furthermore, it discusses the impact of the bill on some consumer segments and the role of middlemen.

The article offers brief information on several Color Horizon-brand products from SEM Products Inc., which include the Base colors, Flourescent Concentrates, and the Candy Concentrates.

The article offers brief information on the Pro-Tex™ specialty products from SEM Products Inc. including Pro-Tex Truckbed Liner Black, Pro-Tex Chip Guard and Pro-Tex Extender.

The article offers brief information on the MPB-LV premium low V. O. C. basecoat toner system from Matrix System Automotive Finishes LLC.

The article evaluates the eco-friendly paint booths which include QuickCure by Garmat USA Inc.

Cites the advantages and drawbacks of using a high-volume low-pressure (HVLP) spray gun to refinish a car. Lower air pressure and a higher transfer efficiency; Susceptibility to air line problems; Sensitivity to other air equipment during use.

Discusses options for automobile repair shops when choosing paint sprayguns. Mechanism of the siphon-feed paint spraygun; Environmental regulations calling for the use of paints that have a smaller proportion of solvents; Testing of a spraygun under typical shop conditions; Causes of problems with refinish paint application; Importance of a supply of clean, dry air.