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Foam Tape as Gasket Tape: Sealing Windows, Sunroofs & Doors

Having a faulty seal on the window or door of a car can be very frustrating for drivers, particularly as it means air, moisture and noise is likely to get into the vehicle.

Corona Treatment for Film: Explained

Masking films are excellent tools for covering a variety of surfaces in automotive body shops, from vehicles to flooring.

How to Replace a Door Skin: Skin Replacement Made Easy with JTAPE

The car door skin is in place to ensure each door remains as soundproof and watertight as possible.

Body Shop Health & Safety: Looking After Yourself & Your Team

Health and safety precautions are a must in body shops and car garages of all kinds, regardless of the machinery you own and the size of your business.

How to Create Perfect Curved Lines for Automotive Painting

Automotive paint allows car owners to customise their vehicles and create a completely unique look to suit them.

Protect Broken Car Windows with Seal Wrap: How-to Guide

A broken car window can be inconvenient and frustrating for any driver.

How to Mask a Fuel Filler Cap

Taping off more intricate car parts for painting or repairs can require more specialist masking products and application techniques.

9 Considerations When Choosing & Using Foam Masking Tape

No two foam tapes are the same.

Car Pillar Posts Explained & How to Mask: A, B & C-Posts

Body shops and repair shops will know the importance of masking off different car parts, but knowing what to use and where can sometimes be a roadblock that prevents you from getting the desired finish.

5 Automotive Masking Techniques You Should Know: Back Masking, Pinstriping and More

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.

Step-By-Step: How to Properly Apply Cloth Tape for Sanding Car Paint

Sanding is a vital step in preparing a car’s bodywork before many different automotive painting jobs.

Survey: UK Drivers’ Biggest Fears

More motorists are navigating UK roads now than ever before.