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Taping off more intricate car parts for painting or repairs can require more specialist masking products and application techniques. This is especially true when dealing with the gas cap area, since it’s often relatively small and has many tight corners to contend with. If you’ve previously struggled with masking off this area and achieving the […]

Although you might not give it a second thought most of the time, many masking tape techniques are used every single day by body shop professionals to help perfect their repair and painting jobs. And while you might already do some of these techniques without thinking about them too much, it can be important to […]

Sanding is a vital step in preparing a car’s bodywork before many different automotive painting jobs. And using the correct products to ensure this is done right is equally as important for repair shops and body repair professionals alike. So, which tape type should you be using to mask off the adjacent panels, and how […]

Car doors are often one of the first things your clients will look at when inspecting a professional paint job on their car, simply because this is where they’ll get in and out of their car. Therefore, it’s vital that as a bodywork or auto repair professional, you understand how to achieve the best possible […]

Swage lines and edges add dimension to the body panels of a car. But their defined edges can often be tricky to replicate when repainting or refinishing the bodywork of a vehicle. These areas will most often need to be sanded, filled, and painted when there are visible dents, chips or scratches in the bodywork […]

It goes without saying that car mirror glass should always be fitted and secured properly. While the mirrors can often be a forgotten and ignored part of the vehicle, they’re obviously there for a reason. Drivers need their wing mirrors for safety and manoeuvrability, which is why the mirror glass needs to remain secure at […]

Auto body shops use various tapes and masks in their everyday work, but it’s not often that one tape will be sufficient for multiple repair or paint jobs. Picking the automotive tape with the appropriate properties to withstand the job can sometimes be a challenge because of how many options there are. For example, there […]

Reattaching trims is a relatively straightforward task, but it’s one you’ll want to be able to get right for your customers. This relies on having the perfect tape to hand to ensure that the attachment stays put and doesn’t budge under any conditions, come rain or shine. Whether the trim has fallen off completely or […]

Air compressors are a key piece of equipment for automotive paintwork professionals, but they often don’t come cheap. For this reason, it’s super important that your first choice of air compressor is the right choice. It’s also equally as important to ensure the equipment will give you your desired paint finish each time, whether you’re […]

Contrary to popular belief, screws aren’t always necessary for a safe and secure license plate mounting. In fact, as long as you’re using a high-quality, high-tack adhesive designed specifically for mounting external fixtures, you should be able to trust that your license plate won’t fall off under any circumstances. Whether you’re replacing a broken plate […]

Being successful within such a highly competitive industry can seem like an uphill battle. But it doesn’t have to be. While success will look different for every automotive repair shop, here at JTAPE we have a few tips and tricks up our sleeves to help you boost profits and keep your car count consistently high. […]

Having the correct tools for the job is always a necessity in the bodyshop, and this definitely applies when picking out the right sanding discs. Having the correct sanding disc for the job at hand ensures that each and every job can be completed to a high standard with high-quality craftsmanship. In this guide, we’ll […]