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This guide is designed for body shop technicians and automotive refinishing professionals, providing a clear, process-driven overview of best practices for preparing and painting plastic car parts to the high standards your customers expect.  How to Prepare Plastic Car Parts to be Painted Correct preparation of plastic substrates is fundamental to achieving a high-quality, long-lasting […]

Proper masking not only protects unpainted surfaces but also helps prevent overspray from landing where it shouldn’t. This is especially important to maintain a clean, sharp finish. If overspray does occur, it can often be removed, but overspray is best avoided through solid preparation to reduce time spent on the vehicle and improve turnaround time […]

Is the paintwork faded, full of swirls, or dents and scrapes? Worse yet, has the car been badly repaired, leaving an orange peel effect on the paintwork where it should be perfectly smooth? Orange peel on a car is a dead giveaway that paint hasn’t been applied properly, usually through a cheap, low-quality repair that […]

If your automotive repair business is striving for excellence, you might be considering going down the route of ASE certification. When you’re aiming to run a successful automotive repair business, you want to be able to show off the skills and techniques of your talented technicians, and achieving this certification is a great way of […]

Powder coating is an electrostatic process used to strengthen materials and surfaces in many industries, including automotive and industrial. But if you’ve never done this process and don’t know where to start, or you’ve tried it in the past and didn’t get the results you were hoping for, we’re here to help. First things first, […]

Masking tape can be used for a range of purposes relating to collision repairs and the automotive industry more generally. But in some cases, removing old masking tape can be a nerve-wracking task. If you’ve ever completed a job only to remove the masking tape and find that overspray has ruined your finish or the […]

Strength and durability are highly sought-after properties for car owners who want to keep their car’s exterior looking as good as new for as long as possible. One of the ways they can achieve this is by adding an aftermarket ceramic coating. However, should the vehicle require repairs, this coating may need to be removed. […]

The old saying that ‘time is money’ is something that will definitely ring true for body shop owners and managers. But if you’ve noticed a drop in efficiency, this wasted time could be putting a dent in your bottom line. To avoid this, you should always be thinking about how you can boost efficiency. Whether […]

Foam tape is highly versatile, so it should come as no surprise that it’s one of the best tools for masking off a vehicle before priming. Not only can it protect adjacent panels from overspray, but it can also ensure you have no harsh edges and help with creating a seamlessly blended finish thanks to […]

Whether you’re removing a small section of damaged paint or tackling a full vehicle paint color overhaul, proper paint removal techniques and tools are essential. Improper removal can not only make it more difficult to achieve a high-quality paint finish when respraying, but it can also leave a bumpy, textured final appearance that clients aren’t […]

Collision repair software provides professionals in the automotive repair industry with the necessary tools to deliver excellent service while focusing on what they’re best at – automotive repairs. Therefore, selecting the right auto repair software is a crucial decision that requires you to consider the business’s and your customers’ needs. Whether you’re determined to boost […]

Using the very best products within your body shop is one of the best ways to make sure your customers are consistently receiving excellent service. But while you might think this only applies to vehicle parts and paints, it’s also equally as important to use the best tools for the job. This includes the automotive […]