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Some might even say they’re the most important tool in the business. Tags: Fasteners, Chemicals, Tips](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/how-to-choose-the-best-penetrating-oil) ### [Set Up Your Auto Shop for Success March 30, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest Whether an auto shop serves the public or a business fleet, planning can be a very challenging prospect. You just never know what kind of job will be coming through the door on a given day. Tags: MRO, Automotive, Tips](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/set-up-your-auto-shop-for-success) ### [How To Spray Paint Like a Pro March 23, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest Need a professional-looking finish on a small budget? Spray paint can either help or hurt you. The quality of a paint job is a major factor in the perceived quality of a final project.  Tags: How To, Paint, Tips](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/how-to-spray-paint-like-a-pro) ### [Get Ready for Spring with These Tips March 9, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest The idea of spring cleaning might be a bit of a cliché, but there’s little doubt making the effort to tidy your shop – even for just a few minutes – can pay big dividends in cost savings and productivity. Tags: Organization, How To, Tips](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/get-ready-for-spring-with-these-tips) ### [Are You Using The Best Safety Glasses? March 2, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest In 2016, more than 22,000 Americans sustained an eye injury on the job and more than 1,000 of them missed more than a month of work recovering, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Tags: Products, Safety, Tips](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/are-you-using-the-best-safety-glasses) ### [Six Characteristics Your Spray Paint Needs February 23, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest Spray paint is used everywhere: on vehicles, for wooden projects, on the ground for roadwork and utility marking, and much more. Spray paint comes specialized for different materials and purposes, too. You can purchase paint specific for metal, glass, plastic, and various automotive applications; it can be used for countless jobs such as decorative, rust prevention, and color coding, just to name a few. 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