Pro Tips
Technical guides, product deep-dives, and shop tips from our team of refinish experts.
Spray Gun Cleaning — Daily and Deep Clean Guide
A spray gun with dried material in its passages sprays poorly and costs you rework. This guide covers the daily quick-clean procedure and...
How to Featheredge Paint Correctly
A bad featheredge telegraphs through primer and paint within weeks. This guide covers the grit progression, technique, and edge profile t...
Panel Bonding Adhesive — Application Guide for Collision Repair
Panel bonding adhesive replaces or supplements welding on modern vehicle structures. This guide covers adhesive selection, surface prep, ...
How to Block Sand a Panel for Collision Repair
Block sanding is what separates professional body work from amateur patch jobs. This guide covers block selection, guide coat technique, ...
How to Blend a Panel in Collision Repair
Blending hides the transition between new and old paint so the repair is invisible. This guide covers the full process from panel selecti...
Compound vs Polish vs Finishing Polish — What's the Difference?
Compound cuts, polish refines, and finishing polish perfects. Each step uses different abrasive technology and pad combinations. Here's e...
Epoxy Primer — Complete Guide for Collision Repair
Epoxy primer is the foundation of every lasting collision repair. This guide covers when to use it, how to apply it, recoat windows, and ...
Masking Tape Selection Guide for Automotive Painting
The wrong tape bleeds, lifts, or leaves residue that contaminates your paint job. This guide covers every tape type used in a collision s...
Choosing the Right Body Filler for Collision Repair
Not every dent gets the same filler. This guide breaks down lightweight, standard, premium, and glaze putty options so you pick the right...
