Pro Tips
Technical guides, product deep-dives, and shop tips from our team of refinish experts.
Aluminum Panel Repair — Process and Considerations
Aluminum repairs require different tools, different fillers, different primers, and strict contamination controls. This guide covers what...
How to Polish Without Burning Through Clear Coat
Burn-through happens in seconds and takes hours to fix. This guide covers the pressure control, speed settings, pad selection, and edge m...
Air Pressure Testing — Using an In-Line Gauge on Your Spray Gun
The pressure at your wall regulator isn't the pressure at your spray gun — and the pressure at the gun inlet isn't the pressure at the ai...
How to Spray in a Paint Booth — Setup, Airflow, and Technique
A clean booth with proper airflow is the foundation of every defect-free paint job. This guide covers booth setup, temperature and airflo...
Abrasive Minerals Explained — Aluminum Oxide vs Zirconia vs Ceramic
The mineral on your sanding disc determines how fast it cuts, how long it lasts, and how cleanly it finishes. This guide compares the thr...
How to Mask Door Jambs and Hinges
Door jambs are the first thing visible when the door opens — sloppy masking here means overspray on weatherstripping, interior trim, and ...
Paint Correction — 1 Step vs 2 Step vs 3 Step
More steps don't always mean better results — they mean more material removed from your clear coat. This guide covers how to determine th...
How to Apply Polyester Glazing Putty
Glazing putty fills what body filler can't — pinholes, sand scratches, and micro-imperfections that show through primer. This guide cover...
3M PPS Series 2.0 — Complete Setup Guide
The 3M PPS Series 2.0 eliminates cup cleaning, speeds color changes, and lets you spray at any angle. This guide covers adapter selection...
