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Tim talks about the most recent update to the Evercoat Training Portal to help our Spanish and French-speaking customers have a better user experience. Tim talks about the update at the bottom of the site for converting the website and the training to the selected language and also how international customers can select their home country when registering for an account.

Tim talks about a recent Tech Question about applying a product over a product without sanding and why it’s best to sand between layers.

Can you wet sand a polyester primer? Tim talks through the reason why it is not recommended to wet sand Evercoat Polyester Primers.

Tim breaks down how to read the new batch codes for Evercoat products.

Tim talks about the compatibility of putting a polyester filler or putty over a polyester primer if an area is missed and caught after the primer is applied.

Tim talks about the proper way to mix a new can of Evercoat Filler and the proper ways to store the product when not in use.

Tim talks about the new Evercoat Slow BPO cream hardener and how it can help to increase productivity by providing more working time. As Tim’s buddy used to say, sometimes you have to slow down to go faster.

Tim breaks down what the #439 Foam Applicator Pad is and why it is so important when using 440 Express and Light Speed LED Cure 440 Express.

Tim talks about the range of Evercoat products that are approved to be applied over sanded OEM Coatings, and preview the new Tech Tip with the full list of products on the newest Tech Tip on Evercoat.com.

Tim takes the time to review the fiber-reinforced fillers and their application over a “proper weld,” explains what a “proper weld” is, how to do it, and epoxy primer pre-coats, and how it all correlates to the Evercoat Fiber Reinforced Filler Tech Tip.

How does the work time relate to the temperature and sanding time for the EVERCOAT Products? Tim talks through the range of products and their working times compared to gel times, sanding times, and primer times. Then Tim covers some tips and tricks to help deal with using polyester fillers in the summer with high heat.

Evercoat has been making products that work with aluminum for over 40 years. Tim talks through the products and their differences and give some pointers for repairing some of the newer aluminum panels.