How to Choose the Right Consumables
Keeping a well-stocked workshop with the right consumables reduces downtime and ensures consistent paint quality. Spray painting consumables are high-turnover items, so having reliable supply of quality products matters as much as having the right equipment.
Essential consumables for every spray painting workshop:
•Tack cloths: Remove fine dust particles from panels immediately before painting — critical for a contamination-free finish
•Mixing cups & sticks: Accurate paint mixing is essential for colour consistency and correct reducer ratios
•Paint strainers: Filter out lumps and debris before spraying to prevent nozzle blockages and surface defects
•Masking paper: Cover panels, glass, trim, and surrounding surfaces from overspray
•Plastic sheeting: Full vehicle and booth protection during spray operations
•Spreaders & fillers tools: Body filler application and spreading tools for panel repair
Buying consumables in bulk reduces cost-per-unit significantly. SPX offers competitive wholesale pricing for trade customers and panel shops ordering in volume.
Frequently Asked Questions — Consumables
What tack cloth should I use before spray painting?
Use a tack cloth immediately before applying primer or topcoat to remove fine dust, lint, and airborne particles that settle on the panel surface. Wipe gently in one direction — do not rub, as this can leave silicone residue that causes fisheye in paint. Standard yellow tack cloths work for most applications; white tack cloths are preferred for waterborne systems.
Do you sell paint mixing cups in bulk?
Yes. SPX supplies paint mixing cups, mixing sticks, and paint strainers in bulk packs suitable for high-volume panel shops. Mixing cups are available in various sizes with graduated mixing ratios printed on the side for accurate 2K paint mixing. Contact us for bulk pricing on consumables.
Can I buy workshop consumables wholesale from SPX?
Yes. SPX offers wholesale pricing on consumables including tack cloths, mixing cups, strainers, and masking paper for panel shops and trade businesses. Apply for a trade account to access wholesale pricing and streamline your ordering.