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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 number plates. While number plate installation is often treated as a routine workshop task, achieving a professional finish that […]

We’ve created this comprehensive guide containing everything you’ll need to know to properly mask off the car doors in preparation for painting. From choosing the right products to the ideal techniques – we’ve covered it all right here. Before masking the car door, you’ll first need to mask off the door windows using masking tape […]

Fine line tapes are versatile tapes that can help professionals to achieve clean, sharp results when painting walls, cars, boats, or even aircraft. In this blog, we’re going to be looking at how auto body shop professionals can use fine line masking tapes to provide the high-quality results that customers expect. The JTAPE range of […]

A broken car window can be inconvenient and frustrating for any driver. In situations where a vehicle will be exposed to the elements or the driver needs to continue using it before repairs can be made, it’s often necessary to apply temporary protection to the area. This is why we’re introducing our Seal Wrap as […]

Painting plastic exterior components is a critical process within modern body shop refinishing, playing a key role in achieving consistent, high-quality vehicle finishes. From mirror caps and bumper trims to mouldings and exterior plastics, these components frequently require refinishing as part of collision repair, cosmetic refurbishment, or full respray work, making correct preparation and application […]

Proper masking not only protects unpainted surfaces but also helps prevent overspray from landing where it shouldn’t. This is especially important to maintain a clean, sharp finish. If overspray does occur, it can often be removed, but overspray is best avoided through solid preparation to reduce time spent on the vehicle and improve turnaround time […]

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 […]

 What is a KPI? KPI stands for key performance indicator, which is a term that’s widely used across many industries for measuring performance. When you have specific objectives and want to quantifiably measure your success, using calculations linked to specific metrics is the best way to do this. Why are KPIs important in auto repair? […]

What is ASE certification? ASE stands for Automotive Service Excellence, and the certification is awarded by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. The organisation behind the qualification has been working towards improving the quality of vehicle repairs and services through testing and certifying automotive professionals. Essentially, the certification exists to protect the automotive industry, […]

Since failures or issues with any of these systems could compromise the safety of drivers, it couldn’t be more important that these problems are identified, fixed and checked before the vehicle is handed back to a customer. At JTAPE our products are designed to help you save time and money by reducing waste and improving […]

The powder coating process can be quite complex, and there are a few things you’ll need to have to hand to ensure that the coating is applied properly. Below, we’ve broken down the required equipment and supplies into simple lists so you can make sure nothing is forgotten. What supplies are required for powder coating? […]

One of the easiest fixes for this is to make sure you’re using high-quality masking tapes that have a residue-free removal. But it’s also equally as important to make sure you know how to remove different masking tapes, which is what we’re covering in this blog. The importance of removing tape correctly By this, we […]