Greetings Boos and Ghouls! Welcome to the 7th Annual Tasco Halloween Costume Contest!

It's that time of year again where we get to dress our best for the Tasco Halloween Costume Contest!

Employee Halloween Costume Contest Rules
We are bringing back the three costume categories of creative, funny and scary! This allows each and every one of you a better chance at winning! Judging these contests is always difficult because everyone's costume is fantastic and unique, so we hope the categories will help us.

*** Employee submissions due by November 2nd, 2:00 pm

Client Halloween Costume Contest Rules
We have client adult and child categories! Employees are also encouraged to submit your photos of your little trick-or-treater.

*** Client submissions due by November 2nd, 2:00 pm

Tasco Store Hours
Monday May 25: 8AM - 3PM
Tuesday: Normal Business Hours

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2019 Tasco Auto Color Sweater Contest. Spread the word and we'll see you again next year. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Tasco Store Hours
Christmas
Tuesday 24th: 8AM - 1PM
Wednesday 25th (Christmas): Closed
Thursday 26th: 8AM - 3PM

New Year's
Tuesday 31st: 8AM - 3PM
Wednesday 1st (New Year's): Closed
Thursday 2nd: Regular Hours

With the spray gun being a painter’s primary tool, proper gun set up is critical to the final appearance of the material being applied. One important aspect of gun set up is fan pattern. Proper fan pattern can ensure an even film build of the sprayed material, correct drying and curing of the film, and proper adhesion from layer to layer.

You should always check your gun’s fan pattern prior to material application. Holding your gun 6-9” from a piece of masking paper or other flat surface, spray your paint to check for a uniform, elliptical pattern. Other fan patterns can indicate a problem and should be fixed.

Tasco Store HoursWednesday 27th: 8AM - 3PM
Thursday 28th (Thanksgiving): Closed
Friday 29th: 8AM - 1PM
Saturday 30th: Regular Hours

While no painter wants to buff every job, oftentimes it is necessary to remove minor imperfections from a newly finished repair. While the buffing process can be a daunting task for some, the following tips can help make the job easier, more consistent and productive.
Clean between steps

• Cleaning between polishing steps is critical so as to not transfer polish to another step.
• Left over polish can fill in sand scratches making it appear as if your scratches have been removed.
• Cleaning with OneChoice® SX103 Multi-Prep™ surface cleaner or SWX350 H2O-So-Clean® waterborne pre-cleaner between polishing steps will let you clearly see if the sand scratches have been removed.

Keep the job area small to reduce cycle time

• De-nib to keep the area small and easy to manage, focusing on the small spot to be removed.
• Matching the OE texture is the goal. Avoid over polishing and sanding too flat.

Don’t overload

• You might think ‘more is better’ but excessive compound and polish can build up in layers, filling and masking sand scratches.
• Buffing pads are designed to work best with minimal compound. Apply a small amount of compound to the pad and polish until there is none left before adding any more.

Keep pads clean

• Don’t let your buff pads get caked with compound. At the end of each week, get into the habit of washing your buff pads in warm water, then leave them to dry over the weekend.
• Avoid contamination by keeping buffing pads and microfiber cloths for each step separate and in zip lock bags.

Work to a best-practice process

• While everyone may have their own tried and true buffing procedures, it’s always best to follow the compound or polish manufacturers’ recommendations.