Month: March 2021

The Pros and Cons of Acrylic Car Paint

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There are several types of acrylic car paint that can be used on a car including acrylic enamel, acrylic lacquer and acrylic urethane. Each type of paint has its own benefits and disadvantages. You need to think about the type of look you are aiming for and what is best for your car.

The Main Benefits of Acrylic Paint
Acrylic lacquer paint was used in the 1920’s through to the 60’s, though in some places it is illegal. This paint is easiest for those with little to no experience painting a car, as it is inexpensive and is easy to

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ForestTECH 2020 | ForestTECH

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In the lead up to ForestTECH 2020, most within the industry would have thought that it would have been a very hard (in fact, nigh near impossible) task to get forestry resource and tree crop managers together from across Australasia at any physical event.

Despite COVID-19, country border restrictions, tight health and safety requirements for running physical events and a minor scare in Auckland the week before the event ran, we did it. ForestTECH 2020 ran in Rotorua, New Zealand on 18-19 November 2020.

To meet and talk with foresters as part of the ForestTECH 2020 event has been a

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Modern Machine Shop Industry News: Mar. 20, 2020

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The postponement of the Spanish trade show also applies to the ADDIT3D, BeDigital, IMIC and Workinn events, which were planned to be held in parallel with BIEMH. 

The International Machine Tool Exhibition, or BIEMH, has been potsponed from its original dates in May to November 23-27, 2020. The decision to postpone the Spanish event was in response to the World Health Organization’s declaration of a public health emergency with the spread of the coronavirus internationally. The postponement also applies to the ADDIT3D, BeDigital, IMIC and Workinn events, which were planned to be held in parallel with BIEMH. 

The organizing committee

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Projects & News 2020 | Australian Workshop Creations

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WAITING LIST FOR CUSTOM SIGN ORDERS
Current lead time is roughly 7-8 weeks from payment date to delivery.

FULLY BOOKED THIS SIDE OF CHRISTMAS

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

I am working from home in isolation in my back shed with a mask on and eye protection for most of the day.

So it’s business as usual here in the workshop 😉 

On a serious note I hope you are all safe and well.
We will get through this!
Be nice to one another.

 

Fill out the form to be on the waiting list for August/Sept 2020.

URGENT ORDERS – I cannot promise

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Common Auto Body Paint Problems (And What To Do About Them)

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Your main auto-related worry may be whether your car functions as it should, but you shouldn’t let aesthetics fall by the wayside. It may not directly impact how your vehicle operates, but it will affect the value of your car. And ultimately, the look of your car can impact how others perceive you and how you feel about yourself.

Around 95% of all trucks, cars, and SUVs have a clear coat finish when they come out of the factory. But that doesn’t mean that their shiny appearance will last forever, especially if you drive in rough conditions or try to

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