October 12, 2026
Choose sanding grit for the repair stage Choosing automotive sanding grit starts with two questions: what material are you working on, and what coating will go […]
October 12, 2026
Assess the scratch before choosing a repair method Car paint scratches range from light marks in the clearcoat to damage that reaches the primer or bare […]
October 12, 2026
What a guide coat does A guide coat is a light contrasting layer used during sanding to reveal low spots, high spots, pinholes and uneven texture. […]
October 12, 2026
What fisheyes are in automotive paint Fisheyes are small circular craters that appear when fresh paint or clearcoat pulls away from localised contamination on the surface. […]
October 12, 2026
What clearcoat does in a car paint system Automotive clearcoat is the transparent top layer used over a compatible basecoat system. It provides gloss, helps protect […]
October 12, 2026
What epoxy primer is used for Epoxy primer is commonly chosen when a repair needs a durable, sealed foundation over properly prepared metal or existing sound […]
October 12, 2026
Start with a sound, prepared repair Body filler should only be used after corrosion, loose paint and contamination have been removed. Wash and degrease the panel, […]
October 12, 2026
Why paint defects often start before the topcoat Many paint defects are blamed on the final coat, but the cause usually appears earlier in the repair […]
October 12, 2026
Why panel preparation affects the final paint finish Professional-looking refinishing begins before primer or colour is applied. A car panel that is clean, sound and evenly […]