October 12, 2026
Confirm the panel is ready Before clearcoat, inspect the repair under clean lighting. The panel should be smooth, free from visible defects and prepared according to […]
Explore practical car paint and bodyshop repair guides covering panel preparation, body fillers, primers, sanding and clearcoat. Start with our car panel preparation guide or automotive sanding grit guide, then check the current technical data sheet for the products you use.
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October 12, 2026
Match the filler to the repair For small dents and imperfections, select a car body filler that suits the panel material and the repair depth. Read […]
October 12, 2026
Start with a prepared panel Orange peel in automotive clearcoat is easier to avoid when the repair surface is clean, smooth and free from sanding residue. […]
October 12, 2026
Sand for an even surface Automotive primer sanding is complete when the panel feels consistently smooth and the repair transition is level. Work methodically and remove […]
October 12, 2026
Feather the surrounding paint Hard paint edges can make a repair visible even when the colour matches. Sand the transition gradually, remove loose coating and make […]
October 12, 2026
Remove weak material first Rust repair preparation starts by removing loose corrosion and unstable paint until the repair area is sound. Clean the panel carefully, feather […]
October 12, 2026
Body filler pinholes can show through primer and paint, so correct them before finishing. They often come from trapped air, contamination or incomplete spreading. Find defects […]
October 12, 2026
Plastic bumper repair needs careful cleaning and sanding because flexible surfaces collect road film, silicone and traffic contaminants. Good preparation improves adhesion and reduces avoidable paint […]
October 12, 2026
Masking is one of the simplest ways to protect a repair and keep overspray off adjacent panels, trims and glass. A clean masking job also makes […]