How to Mask Off a Car for Painting for a Flawless Finish

Working in the auto repair or body shop industry, it’s highly likely that you’ll be asked many times to mask off a car body in preparation for painting. While this can be a long and arduous process, it’s also very important to get it right and ensure you’re fully protecting…

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High Temperature Tape Applications in Aircraft Painting

Aerospace is an industry built upon precision, fine margins, and accurate calculations that enable an aircraft to leave the ground. The tiniest alterations to the physics of the craft can have a large knock-on effect on the stability and aerodynamics, causing headaches for engineers and pilots. For this reason, if…

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Pressure-sensitive Tapes (PST) Explained

Pressure-sensitive tapes (PSTs) are used across a range of industries, where reliable adhesion and ease of use are essential. These tapes bond with light pressure alone, without the need for heat, solvent, or water. From aerospace cabins to marine hulls and automotive interiors, PSTs provide clean, efficient adhesion for a…

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How to Mask & Paint a Perfect Waterline on a Boat

When considering the paint you use on a boat, and the tools you use to apply it, there’s more to think about than just looks. A well-applied paint job on a boat will improve safety, efficiency, and the long-term health of the boat. Whether you’re working on a new build…

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How to Wet Sand a Car

Even the most careful car owners can’t escape the inevitability of finding little scratches and scuffs caused by bushes, trees, and sometimes even the weather. While finding these imperfections on your car’s surface can be disheartening, it doesn’t necessarily call for a complete car paint overhaul. Wet sanding can help…

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