A leader in paint booth technology, Global Finishing Solutions® (GFS) manufactures an extensive line of high-performance paint booths, prep environments, mix rooms and curing technology for automotive body shops and collision repair centers across North America.
With an extensive history in the finishing industry, GFS is experienced at designing and building high-quality paint finishing equipment — from premium Ultra® Paint Booth line to the innovative REVO Accelerated Curing Systems. In addition to a complete product line, GFS offers services such as shop layout designs, preventative maintenance programs and painter and technician training to help automotive repair businesses be more productive, efficient and profitable.
GFS’ premium Ultra® Paint Booths provide the highest quality solution for painting automotive vehicles and parts. With exceptional lighting, intuitive controls, premium contamination control and effective overspray capture, high-performance Ultra Paint Booths allow for flawless paint finishes and increased productivity.
GFS’ Performer Paint Booth line provides quality, affordable solutions for painting automotive vehicles and parts. Designed for small and medium-sized shops, Performer Spray Booths feature quality construction, bright, color-corrected lighting, and effective overspray capture and contamination control for a reliable, all-in-one painting environment.
Designed for high-volume body shops and collision repair centers, Side-Load Finishing Systems from Global Finishing Solutions® (GFS) improve productivity and maximize shop space. Vehicles move quickly and easily between work bays on an integrated track and dolly system.
Side-Load Systems can be customized to your shop’s layout and production needs. For increased efficiency, we can design your Side-Load System with extended tracks outside of the paint booths and prep environments. By eliminating the need to drive vehicles into the Side-Load System, vehicles can be fully taped before entering the booth or prep environment, saving up to 15 minutes per cycle.
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GFS offers two main types of paint booths for auto body shops and collision repair centers:
Ultra Paint Booths
This premium paint booth line offers all of the tools auto body shops need to increase productivity and finish quality, including exceptional lighting, intuitive controls, contamination control and reliable overspray capture. Ultra Paint Booths are available in multiple sizes and configurations, ranging from the single-skin Ultra XS Paint Booth to the massive Ultra XL Paint Booth.
All pre-engineered Ultra Paint Booths and standard options are ETL-listable, meaning Electronic Testing Laboratories conducted a third-party inspection, ensuring the booth meets or exceeds all pertinent safety codes and performance requirements.
Performer Paint Booths
This paint booth line provides quality and affordability to small and medium-sized auto body shops. The Performer ES Paint Booth offers reliable performance and durable hardware to appeal to the value-minded shop owner, while the Performer XP1 Paint Booth provides expanded features, such as a best-in-class GUL2000 heater, LOGIC 3 control panel, powerful fans and an integrated AdvanceCure Accelerated Airflow System.
Pre-engineered Performer Paint Booths are also ETL-listable, meaning they’re inspection-ready and guaranteed to comply with safety and performance standards.
If you’re unsure which paint booth is right for your shop, Global Finishing Solutions can help. We’ll consider your facility’s unique layout and job requirements so you can choose the perfect spray booth for your needs.
Our paint booths generally support two types of airflow: downdraft and semi-downdraft.
Downdraft booths pull air in through the ceiling and exhaust through the floor, creating the cleanest possible painting environment for demanding applications and top-end finishes.
Semi-downdraft booths introduce air from the ceiling in the front of the booth and exhaust it through the floor toward the rear, offering most of the benefits of downdraft airflow with less ductwork and a smaller exhaust pit or raised floor.
Both are great options, and GFS optimizes them with our proprietary Controlled Airflow Ceiling. The main airflow zone creates a protective air envelope around the vehicle, while secondary airflow zones protect the booth walls from overspray and keep particulate contaminants out of paint jobs. A row of color-corrected, angled ceiling light fixtures separates the zones, providing top-notch illumination so workers can see what they’re painting.
Cross draft booths are the third airflow option. Air flows horizontally from the booth’s front to the rear, providing a straightforward and cost-effective system. While their performance doesn’t quite match downdraft models, they are still an excellent option for smaller shops with budget constraints. Cross draft booths are also easier to integrate into existing systems.
Many factors go into choosing a booth, including project volume, what types of jobs you handle and your facility’s layout. How does air flow through your space? What level of finish do you need? There are plenty of variables to consider.
That’s where we come in. Our design and engineering team can ensure all relevant factors are considered, including air handling requirements, equipment placement, environmental controls and seismic zone considerations for structural integrity. Then, we’ll help you pick a booth size, airflow style, lighting and accessories. We can also help you understand the long-term costs of your equipment and explain maintenance requirements.
GFS isn’t just a manufacturer, but rather a partner dedicated to seeing your shop succeed.
The collision repair industry presents multiple challenges, including rapid turnaround times, limited space and working on a broad spectrum of vehicle types. Fortunately, GFS has more than 50 years of experience helping body shops coat everything from tiny auto parts to large vehicles.
We work directly with auto shops, dealership groups and multi-shop operations (MSOs) to deliver complete paint booth systems designed for safety, speed and repeatability. We help collision repair centers configure layouts to meet airflow and code compliance requirements within their existing footprint, retrofitting new products to systems to ensure seamless workflow. We’re always ready to share our expertise with shop owners searching for a competitive edge.
No. GFS also offers a large variety of accessories, tools and finishing equipment to help your body shop get more out of your automotive paint booth. For example, side-load finishing systems improve productivity and maximize shop space by allowing vehicles to travel between work bays swiftly on an integrated track and dolly system. Workers don’t need to drive vehicles into the booth, allowing them to be taped beforehand to save up to 15 minutes per cycle. We can even custom-design your facility’s track to better suit your production needs.
Here is some of the other finishing equipment we offer:
Prep Stations: GFS prep environments and open-face workstations are designed for sanding, masking and priming. While you could handle these tasks in a paint booth, a prep booth enhances efficiency by keeping your main booth clean and available for larger paint jobs.
Paint Mixing Rooms: GFS mixing rooms offer a safe, ventilated area for storing and preparing paints and coatings. All of our mixing rooms meet stringent safety and environmental standards.
Curing Ovens: GFS curing ovens can be temperature-controlled and integrated with your booth for operations requiring quick dry times.
Clean Rooms: While GFS clean rooms are primarily associated with industries such as aerospace, defense and industrial manufacturing, auto shops can also benefit from their high-efficiency air filtration and recirculation systems.
Air Make-Up Units (AMUs): AMUs regulate the temperature and volume of incoming air, helping spray booths operate efficiently year-round through consistent airflow, even in extreme climates.
Filtration and Dust Collection: Global Finishing Solutions manufactures an extensive selection of filters to remove overspray and other contaminants from the booth environment. Replacement supplies are also available.
Hazardous Material Storage Buildings: GFS storage buildings are fire-rated, fully-ventilated and compliant with all health and safety standards.
All GFS equipment is designed to work great on its own or perform as part of a broader system of finishing tools, giving body shop owners unmatched flexibility.
Yes. Our in-house engineering team can tailor your paint booth to fit your facility’s layout, present projects and future plans. While most system components are prefabricated, their modular design allows us to tailor them to any facility’s specific needs.
We use advanced techniques such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling to simulate airflow and containment performance, ensuring your custom system performs exactly as you expect it to. Whether you’re concerned with overspray capture, airflow balance, code compliance, energy efficiency or all of the above, our engineers are up to the task.
Our team includes licensed structural, airflow, code compliance, electrical and mechanical specialists to handle every aspect of the design process. If your project requires permits, we can provide stamped drawings to expedite approval across all 50 U.S. states and Canada.
Yes. GFS provides a comprehensive service and preventative maintenance program that can be customized to each customer’s unique situation. GFS technicians can visit your facility annually or quarterly to inspect critical booth components, swap filters and other parts, and apply Booth Shield protective floor and wall coatings to maintain a clean, bright painting environment. Effective maintenance minimizes unexpected downtime, keeping your shop as profitable as possible. It also extends equipment life for years of productivity.
Should you need assistance between visits, GFS offers dedicated customer support by phone and email. You’ll get fast response times and expert help to resolve your issue as quickly as possible. We also offer extensive product training courses so you and your team will know how to use your paint booth as soon as it’s installed. All GFS products include owner’s manuals as well to ensure correct operation.
GFS manufactures premium paint booths and related accessories, and we’re also knowledgeable about our competitors’ equipment. Our engineers have practical experience with over 20 booth brands, allowing us to service their equipment just as easily as our own. We can even service hybrid systems composed of GFS and non-GFS components.
GFS has a vertically-integrated manufacturing process that gives us complete control over every aspect of our equipment lines. We design every booth. We assemble it the right way. We install it so nothing goes awry. We maintain and service it after installation. There’s no runaround when you contact us because we’re responsible for everything.
Furthermore, we have an extensive distribution network covering the entirety of North America that few competitors can match. Our distributors are experts, acting as local partners by delivering personalized service to our customers. Many of our products are in stock and available for immediate shipping, reducing the time between orders and delivery. In short, we provide all of the tools your facility needs.
Global Finishing Solutions is also an industry leader in safety and code compliance. Our engineers actively contribute to safety standards across multiple industries, so we’re always up to date on new regulations and often have advance notice when things are about to change. Some of the organizations we work with include:
Local compliance standards may differ from national and international guidelines. GFS recommends consulting local authorities before purchasing paint booths or any other finishing equipment.
Whether you’re interested in a brand new booth or upgrading your equipment, GFS is ready to provide a personalized experience. Get started by requesting an automotive refinish quote today, and we’ll connect you with a knowledgeable local distributor who can evaluate your facility’s unique needs, recommend some options and guide you through the purchase process.
Alternatively, you can contact us for immediate assistance. We’ll set you up with a finishing expert in your area who can help you determine the right booth configuration, equipment and support. We’re looking forward to helping you find a paint booth that exceeds your expectations.
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