Pro Tips
Technical guides, product deep-dives, and shop tips from our team of refinish experts.
High-Build Primer Surfacer — Application Guide
Standard primer-surfacer doesn't always build enough film for deep repairs. High-build primer delivers 2–3 mils per coat, giving you the ...
How to Use a Long Board on Flat Panels
A long board finds waves your eyes and hands can't feel. This guide covers proper long-board technique — grip, stroke pattern, pressure c...
Fine Line Tape Techniques for Clean Paint Edges
Fine line tape produces paint edges that look factory-applied. This guide covers tape selection, application technique for curves and str...
How to Remove Runs and Sags from Clear Coat
A run in the clear doesn't mean the panel goes back to the booth. This guide covers how to level, sand, and compound a cured clear coat r...
How to Spray Primer Surfacer
Primer-surfacer fills sand scratches, levels filler edges, and builds the film you need for block sanding. Getting the application right ...
Sealer Before Topcoat — Why It Matters
Sealer creates a uniform surface for basecoat — matching absorption, hiding color differences beneath, and improving adhesion. Skipping s...
How to Sand Body Filler Without Dish-Outs
A dish-out is a low spot in your filler that traps guide coat, shows through paint, and screams "body work" under direct sunlight. This g...
Scuff Pad Selection Guide for Collision Repair
Scuff pads replace sandpaper for adhesion prep, blend scuffing, and between-coat sanding — but only if you pick the right grade. This gui...
How to Apply Waterborne Basecoat
Waterborne basecoat sprays differently than solvent — it flashes slower, demands air movement, and punishes humidity. This guide covers t...
