Automotive Spray Booths
Engineered for automotive refinishing, our indoor spray booths deliver controlled airflow, efficient filtration, and consistent, high-quality paint results.
Booths
Performance-Focused. Shop-Ready. Finish Perfected.
California Pulse Indoor Automotive Spray Booths are expertly engineered for high-quality, efficient finishing in a controlled environment. Built to fit your space and production needs, they offer advanced airflow, optional heating and filtration systems, and integration into your facility all while meeting local codes and industry standards.
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- Proudly Made in the USA
- ETL Listed Systems Available
- Backed by Warranty
- Engineered Designs
- Decades of Experience
At a Glance
Automotive spray booth specifications
Standard configuration and the options offered. Booths are built to fit the shop rather than to a fixed catalogue size.
| Airflow configurations | Cross flow, reverse flow, modified (semi) down draft, side down draft, or full down draft |
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| Sizing | Standard sizes available, which reduces lead time and cost, or custom to the exact requirements of the shop. Standard automotive booths commonly run 24 to 30 ft |
| Filtration | Two stage: tackified polyester intake filters, fiberglass exhaust media |
| Heating and air makeup | Optional intake fans or heated air makeup units supply filtered air at positive pressure, which holds booth temperature and keeps contaminants out |
| Insulation | Optional, for thermal efficiency and steady temperatures. Dual skin panels add further insulation and noise reduction |
| Exhaust fan | Belt-driven tubeaxial fan with an aluminum bladed propeller, for low noise |
| Lighting | LED tube lights up to 10,000 lumens each, inside-access, Class 1 Division 2 rated |
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| Panels | 18-ga galvanized steel, pre-punched for nut-and-bolt assembly; installation instructions and 3D SolidWorks modeling supplied |
| Certification | Available full-system ETL listing |
| Options | Powder coated finish, seismic and structural engineering, tri-fold, bi-fold or roll-up doors, multi-stage and drop-down filtration |
| Codes referenced | Designed against NFPA 33 and Chapter 24 of the International Fire Code for spray application |
Codes & Standards
Code Compliance
California Pulse products are designed and manufactured to comply with applicable industry codes and standards
- Refer to NFPA 33 and Chapter 24 of the International Fire Code (IFC) for spray applications involving flammable and combustible materials.
- Refer to NFPA 86 and Chapter 30 of the IFC for curing and drying operations.
- Most California Pulse systems carry ETL listings, demonstrating compliance with North American safety standards such as UL, NFPA, and OSHA.
- ETL listings certify that ETL has rigorously tested California Pulse products to meet strict safety and performance criteria.
- Please note local regulations may vary; California Pulse recommends consulting your local authority having jurisdiction before purchasing paint booths or finishing equipment.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of automotive spray booth is best for my body shop?
The best automotive spray booth depends on your shop's production volume, available space, local code requirements, and finish quality expectations. California Pulse offers crossflow, reverse flow, semi-downdraft, side downdraft, and full downdraft automotive spray booths, allowing shops to select the airflow design that best balances performance, efficiency, and budget. Our team works directly with customers to recommend the ideal solution based on their workflow and business goals.
How can an automotive spray booth help increase shop productivity?
A properly designed automotive spray booth can significantly improve throughput by reducing prep time, improving airflow performance, and supporting faster curing when paired with a heating system. California Pulse offers integrated air makeup units and heating solutions that help shops move vehicles through the paint process more efficiently, increasing revenue potential without adding additional floor space.
Are California Pulse automotive spray booths ETL listed and code compliant?
Yes. California Pulse offers automotive spray booths with available full-system ETL listings designed to help simplify permitting, inspections, and compliance requirements. Unlike many manufacturers that only provide listed components, California Pulse focuses on complete system solutions engineered with compliance, safety, and long-term reliability in mind.
What size automotive spray booth do I need?
Most automotive spray booths are available in standard lengths ranging from 24 to 30 feet, but the right size depends on the vehicles you service and your future growth plans. California Pulse helps customers evaluate vehicle types, production goals, and facility layouts to ensure they invest in a booth that supports both current operations and long-term expansion.
Why do collision repair shops choose California Pulse automotive spray booths?
Body shops choose California Pulse for a finishing system built to improve profitability, not a booth on its own. As a U.S.-based manufacturer, California Pulse provides custom-engineered automotive spray booths, available full-system ETL listings, integrated heating solutions, and direct technical support from design through installation. Our goal is to help shops improve finish quality, increase throughput, simplify compliance, and maximize return on investment.
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Before you specify
Worth reading first
- Automotive finishingCollision, restoration, and OEM refinishing workflows.
- Industrial Spray Booth SizesSizing starts with the part, not a catalogue number. Clearances, door openings, handling, facility limits, and future capacity.
- Spray Booth Ventilation RequirementsIntake and exhaust, airflow patterns, pressure balance, filtration, air makeup, and the ventilation mistakes worth avoiding.