WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE WORLD OF JTAPE?

Lettering is as important as any other aspect of painting, but it isn’t something that every professional fully understands. From the automotive repair industry to the painting and decorating industry, lettering and the mechanisms which achieve it are crucial to becoming a well-rounded professional who can deliver high-quality work to customers. To be able to […]

Below, we’ll detail the properties to look out for when you’re looking to succeed as a manufacturer. What to look out for in a private label supplier or manufacturer Each industry will have different requirements from a private label supplier or manufacturer, but the core principles apply across the board. These fundamentals will shape the […]

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 […]

Best Products for Installing Spoilers and Side Skirts So which products do we recommend for securely installing spoilers and side skirt trims? Here are a few of our top suggestions. Grey Double Sided Acrylic Tape Our Grey Double-Sided Acrylic Tape is a reinforced acrylic closed-cell foam tape with a high-tack, high-strength performance adhesive. The closed-cell […]

The techniques and talents involved in automotive pinstriping have a fascinating history attached, and we’re here to take you through the most noteworthy parts. Learn all about the history, how it was shaped by pinstriping pioneers and how it has evolved over the years with our guide to its past. The History of Automotive Pinstriping […]

Customizing Tape – a type of masking tape that allows for specific areas to be protected – is a key part of the tool kit for a specialist customiser, and allows them to get the most out of their art. What is Customizing Tape for? Customizing Tape is a specialist protective striping tape that complements […]

Back to the Future The DeLorean DMC 12 remains one of the most iconic cars of its era – and the story of its troubled genesis in Belfast has inspired a Netflix Series, but the car itself became synonymous with the time travelling adventures of Marty McFly in the Back to the Future trilogy. Gradually […]

Are pinstripes difficult to achieve? Done well, pinstripes on a car look great, and are part of a rich history of customisation. It is also one of the simplest types of customisations to do well – but even though it is simple to do, you still need to have a good eye for design and shape […]

A fresh coat of paint can give your boat a new lease of life and enhance the value of your investment. Making your boat stand out on the marina can sometimes be hard work, but when you stand back and admire a great finish, the end result will be worth the effort. Our step-by-step guide […]