WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE WORLD OF JTAPE?

Here, we’ll explain why this equipment is so vital in your automotive shop, before taking you through all the necessary considerations when deciding which type to go for. Air Compressors: Explained Air compressors are an essential tool to help bodywork painting professionals achieve a strong and continuous flow of paint throughout their paint job. But […]

Whether you’re replacing a broken plate or mounting a newly purchased plate for a customer at your auto shop, this guide is here to help you understand everything you need to know about removing and mounting license plates. Best Tape for License Plate Mounting Wondering which tapes are best to use for mounting a license […]

Here, we’ll run through six of the best ways to ensure you’re running a successful automotive repair shop, from management down to training. Success Rate of Auto Repair Shops The success rate of your auto repair shop will depend on several factors. But if you’re not seeing the growth you hoped for or the profits […]

In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know to make the right decision when purchasing sanding discs, including an explanation of grit grades and how to know which sanding discs and tools are best for different scenarios. Whether you’re a bodyshop beginner or a professional in the trade, we hope this know-all […]

Wet sanding can help to remove these tiny imperfections without damaging excessive amounts of the surrounding paintwork. By using sandpaper and water or other lubricant, you can restore your car’s paint to its former glory in just five easy steps.  In this blog, we’ll tell you everything you need to start wet sanding, what you […]

Here, we’ll go through some of the best ways to increase the customer appeal of your auto or body repair shop, including everything from advertising to training programmes. 1. Develop a strong online presence From setting up and actively using social media to creating a functional website – body shops can massively benefit from an […]

When car owners notice their vehicles beginning to rust, the temptation to cover the appearance rather than treat the problem often arises. As bodyshop or auto repair professionals, it’s your job to give the right advice in these situations and help your customers make well-informed decisions. In this guide, we’ll give you our professional advice […]

When customers are looking to restore their car to its old glory, they can sometimes focus too much on the paintwork – and that’s understandable, it covers a large surface area, and it’s the place that people tend to focus on when buying a new car. It’s crucial, though, not to neglect the alloy wheels. […]

In this guide, we’ll be comparing the properties of the various types of car paint available, looking specifically at the chemical makeup of each one to help you decide which is right for you. What are the different chemical makeups of car paint? There are several different chemical makeups of car paint to choose from. […]

There are a few key considerations to think about when choosing your tape. From its purpose down to the materials at play – no two jobs will have the same requirements. Below, we’ll go through everything body shop professionals should consider when deciding which automotive tape is right for the job. Automotive Tape Types There […]

What’s the difference? The biggest difference between painting a wall in your home, and the work done in an automotive paint shop is the kind of paint that is used, and the method of application. Domestic painting uses thick emulsion paints which are applied with a brush or roller, and while they dry to a […]

What’s a SMART repair? SMART stands for Small to Medium Area Repair Technique. Using specialised technology this method allows the technician to focus only on the damaged area, instead of having to completely remove entire parts of a car. This new type of repair has made it simpler to fix a scuff or dent as […]