Pro Tips
Technical guides, product deep-dives, and shop tips from our team of refinish experts.
How to Apply Clear Coat on a Spot Repair
Spot clearing saves time and material, but a visible clear coat edge defeats the purpose. This guide covers the application technique, ed...
Sanding Aluminum Panels — Special Considerations
Sanding aluminum with steel-contaminated tools causes corrosion that destroys repairs from within. This guide covers the dedicated toolin...
Reverse Masking for Soft Edge Blends
A hard tape line at a blend edge announces "body work" to anyone who looks closely. Reverse masking creates a graduated edge that disappe...
How to Prep a New OEM Panel for Paint
A new OEM panel isn't paint-ready out of the box — the factory e-coat needs proper preparation for your topcoat system to adhere and perf...
MIG Welding for Body Panels — Setup and Technique
MIG welding thin body panels demands specific settings to avoid burn-through and heat distortion. This guide covers wire selection, gas s...
How to Change Spray Booth Filters
Dirty booth filters restrict airflow, contaminate paint, and extend cure times. This guide covers the filter types in your booth, how to ...
Respirator Selection — Half Face vs Full Face vs PAPR
Isocyanate exposure from 2K coatings causes permanent lung damage with no safe threshold. This guide covers the three respirator types us...
How to Apply Single-Stage Paint
Single-stage paint combines color and protection in one product — no separate clear coat needed. This guide covers the application techni...
DTM Coatings — What They Are and When to Use Them
DTM coatings combine priming and corrosion protection into one step, eliminating the need for a separate epoxy coat. This guide covers wh...
