WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE WORLD OF JTAPE?

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.

Whether you’re protecting the car windows when hand painting, spray painting, or simply carrying out detail work – there’s a process to follow.

Reattaching trims is a relatively straightforward task, but it’s one you’ll want to be able to get right for your customers.

Air compressors are a key piece of equipment for automotive paintwork professionals, but they often don’t come cheap.

Contrary to popular belief, screws aren’t always necessary for a safe and secure number plate mounting.

Being successful within such a highly competitive industry can seem like an uphill battle.

Having the correct tools for the job is always a necessity in the bodyshop, and this definitely applies when picking out the right sanding discs.

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.

Standing out against businesses you compete with can be challenging – especially for body and auto repair shops offering the same or similar services.

Many cars can succumb to rusting, despite owners taking steps to prevent its onset.

The penalty point system in the UK was originally set up as a deterrent and punishment for dangerous and reckless driving.

Part of this restoration is the powder coating process, which involves covering the surface of your rims with a dry polymer-based powder mixed with curing additives, levelling agents, resin, flow modifiers, and pigments.