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 […]
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
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 […]