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I use to hook up a vacuum to the sander but it made it extremely uncomfortable so now I just run my exhaust fan continuously. I do pause a lot on big jobs to sweep the tub so I'm not blowing dust everywhere. When I'm don sanding, I'll do a final sweep the blow everything down while wiping it at the same time and still running the exhaust fan.

@ thx for that info!

They gotta have both, power and water. If not, No deal.

It's in the works. Kinda keeping busy cause it is soon gonna slow down. (weather and holidays).

I've never been asked to present one but I do have one. Each state might be different. But the insurance is the key. make sure you got that. Better safe than sorry. It shouldn't cost much.

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There are Many places who offer training. The only problem I have against these training facilities is the cost. I've seen some posted as a 10 day for $7k. To me that's just too much money. In fact I started my whole business with about $5k, maybe less. I suggest watching more videos, not just mine, on this topic. I'm gonna make a quick video on how I actually got started and what I started with. Keep a lookout.

@@thetubguy2293 ok will do thanks I would love this for a side business

unfortunately I do not. That's why I make these videos.

@thetubguy2293 do you think going to a formal training is worth the money?

@@jamesrhodes9126 I would say if you can afford it and it's a fair price then yes. I Don't know what they're charging for these 3/5 day courses nowadays and what you get. But in reality, you can learn everything online on youtube. I'm hoping to do a training video to post on this channel but I'm way too busy right now. If you watch anyone's video you can clearly find the most common denominator and realize what all you need to do to become a pro at this. there's a reason, besides being busy, that I don't post too many videos and that's because there kinda boring. It's the same thing over and over again.

@thetubguy2293 thanks for taking the time to respond. I think I'm gonna go ahead with the paid training. It's 6k for 3 days and they start you with all of the equipment. For someone like me, who has no background at all in anything related, I feel more comfortable with some kinda foundation

I would pay you to come work with you for a week or so.

I only use 2 different tip sizes: 2.8 for the fleck and 1.4 or1.3 for everything else depending on the model gun and what size they offer. None of the gun manufacturers offer both 1.4 & 1.3. But most importantly, I Have a total of five guns and 2 setups in my work truck: 1. Consists of 2 guns primer gun and a top coat for tubs. 2. Consists of 3 guns: Base coat gun, fleck gun & clear coat gun for kitchen counters and vanities. I do this so there's NEVER cross contamination while working and any confusion or distraction while moving from one job to the other. I've never used a top feed gun and never heard of anyone using one for refinishing. I guess none of us have and none of us are willing to spend the money on an experiment, but I'm sure there's a better reason. Hope this answers your question. Good luck on your new business.

I can't mentor at the moment right now cause I'm steadily getting slammed. But post as many questions as you want(number them pls) and I'll answer as many as I can. Thanks bro

@@thetubguy2293 I just ordered a c.a. Tech gun pretty sure it’s the same one you put in your tool video description, I can’t seem to find a 2.0 mm cap. It’s going to be my multispec/ countertop gun.1. Do you know where I can order one? 2. What size tip do you use for flek/multispec?

@@thetubguy2293 update, I found a 2.0 mm cap. 1. What size tip do you use for multispec? 2. I noticed you don’t use the 3m pps system, do you clean your gun between priming, flek, and clear coat? Or do you use a separate gun?

@@khalilharris1574where did you get the cap? Good questions

Sorry but summer isn't technically over so I'm still getting slammed. But if you have any questions post them on any video and I'll answer as many as I can. plus I'm sure whatever questions you have others do as well but they just don't get around to asking. As far as training, I can't personally train anyone now. just too much going on with heavy workload, school just started etc.

Dude you're speaking my language. Yes! those foam pads they ship the paint in are way better and who cares if you leave them around! I got stacks of them. My WHOLE family uses them. lol. You gotta try taping a cut drop cloth to the end of your van and drop it over the bumper while mixing and cleaning. you can see it what I did here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZfMimltaK9snqs

It's simple but not easy. I will be making a video of pros and cons soon. I make it look easy because I've been doing it for a while and it is edited for youtube but it's not that much different.

So I'm a special case because I was working for someone that kept sticking me in the 'hood'. Then they ended up closing which voided my no compete clause that I signed when I first started. So I had a little money saved and I called those offices like on a Wednesday told them I started my own and asked if they needed the service. They all said yes. Then I ordered all my equipment and paid extra for overnight, got insured and on Monday I was working. By Friday I had made my money back from all my purchases.

​@@thetubguy2293 I'm a tech for a national company and looking to branch out. Plenty of work in this area for me to stay busy enough. I'll be cut off from the company materials but I'm okay with it. They didn't have me sign anything but it's still awkward in my opinion. But whatever. I'll be watching your videos for material tips for sure.

I use the Extra strength etch made by Hawklabs.

@@thetubguy2293 Thanks!

You know, I've tried both of what you've suggested and to be honest with you the fresh air system was kinda hard/annoying to use. I guess I should of practiced more with it. But after dealing with 2 hoses at the same time in a tight bathroom and bumping the wall which resulted in having to come back to touch up, I was done with it. I now use an air scrubber. Works amazing!

Thanks man. That's what I'm trying to inspire. Everybody is distracted by the so called "shiny" object and online craze meanwhile I'm banking and so is everyone I've trained cause no one around can do this so we can set our own prices. This can't be replaced by Ai.

Good question. I did a video on this. I didn't go into detail of how I carry everything but I did show what everything looked like and me taking it all in one trip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4etoIibjLl2gac

Tubs and countertops both get a 1 yr warranty. Basically the life of simple lease. But I do not warranty cuts made to the tops or damage due to drippy faucet in tubs. Any customer who feels you should honor the warranty due to those 2 instances, is not a customer you want.

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​@@thetubguy2293How much do you reduce the resin? I put 2 parts lacquer thinner and get pretty good results. Otherwise it'll shoot spider webs if I use less.

There's more to consider like insurance. My monthly insurance divided by 30, gas also divided by 30, Materials and paint comes to about $100-$150

Or do you tint the primer to underneath color?

Ok. so here's the full explanation: First I spray on the primer, which is white for this color fleck. But there are many fleck colors with their own already tinted primers. Then I spray on the fleck. In this case the fleck is called Cliffstone and it's a pretty popular color because it is basically a "tan". It has many different shades of brown with a tiny bit of black and white for contrast. After it dries (20 Minutes) I spray on the clearcoat. Semigloss never gloss. Never!

Honestly if you don't find a good one in Facebook marketplace or Craigslist, you should maybe consider Harbour Freight. As of right now they have a 3 stage for $400 and it comes with a gun.

@@thetubguy2293 So a Paint Zoom with 700w for a $100 wont do?...

@@kgermain670 Feel free to wait for the OP response. I've talked to several of the manufactures, and the minimum they recommend is a 3 stage. That is a single stage sprayer.

It's a separate kind of paint with it's own gun

I do not. My paint stripper would probably melt the fiberglass. Usually if walk into a fiberglass tub that's peeling from a bad job I will charge extra for the hours of sanding that'll be done.

@@thetubguy2293Thanks for your response.

I always cut the caulk. I didn't realize that I rarely show it on videos till you just mentioned it. Thanks. Do you use crosslink?? I don't trust a wipe on primer. Just too old to try something new I guess.