Paint shop

Seam sealing seals out dirt, corrosives, and water on the upper body, interior, and exterior of the car. Water ingression and corrosion protection need an optimised and repeatable process within the paint shop. Graco has a range of sealer pumps, metering systems and applicators for manual and automatic processes, whatever size of material delivery containers you may have.

Liquid applied sound deadening materials are vibration-damping or sound-absorbing materials used to reduce the noise from vibrations. Common application areas include the interior floor pan, rear wheel well, and the dash panel. Graco has affordable, high-quality equipment solutions resulting in lower labour and material costs, and increased precision.

The heart of every paint shop is the paint kitchen. Mixing room equipment combines primers, base and clear coats, supplying the correct colour, volume and pressure to the paint spray booth. 

Painters or robots apply coatings in the paint spray booth. Regulators and positive displacement flow control send the right mix and colour to electrostatic applicators and manual spray guns.

Controlling automotive interior noise levels is important. To create a quieter ride, many automotive manufacturers use acoustical foam to both to fill and seal roof pillars or other frame members that would otherwise transmit noise. The Graco NVH system easily allows you dispense acoustical foam into these cavities to prevent road, wind and engine noise from entering the vehicle interior. Achieve lower costs and less re-work by using Graco’s proven HFR system for acoustical foams.

Manual and automatic spraying techniques complement each other in automotive manufacturing paint shops, offering versatility, precision, and efficiency in achieving high-quality finishes on vehicles. Whether applied by skilled technicians or robotic systems, these techniques contribute to the aesthetic appeal, durability, and value of automotive products. With a wide choice of applicators, Graco is offering spray guns for all types of installation, both for spray booths equipped with automatic robots and for manual painting. Choose from a variety of technologies—air spray, air-assisted, airless, electrostatic, or rotary bell—to perfectly match your manufacturing requirements. 

Spot repair is a specialized technique utilized in automotive manufacturing to address minor imperfections and damages on vehicle surfaces. Whether it's a small scratch, chip, or blemish, spot repair allows manufacturers to quickly and efficiently restore the affected area to its original condition, ensuring a flawless finish. Graco spray guns ensure the color match and consistent quality required to expertly refinish defects, leaving a smooth, seamless finish.