Pro Tips
Technical guides, product deep-dives, and shop tips from our team of refinish experts.
How to Repair a Dent Without Filler
The less filler on a panel, the better the long-term result. This guide covers the metal-finishing techniques that get steel panels strai...
VOC Regulations by Region — Quick Reference
VOC regulations determine which products you can legally spray in your booth. This guide maps the regulatory landscape by region so you k...
Long-Term Spray Gun Storage and Maintenance
A spray gun stored wrong corrodes internally, seizes at the packing, and sprays poorly when you pick it up months later. This guide cover...
Carbon Fiber Repair and Finishing Guide
Carbon fiber is the strongest and most expensive body panel material in collision repair — and the most demanding to repair correctly. Th...
Infrared Curing Lamps — Setup and Usage Guide
Infrared curing lamps cut primer and filler cure times from 30 minutes to 5–10 minutes without a booth bake cycle. This guide covers lamp...
How to Do a Quality Control Pre-Delivery Inspection
Every callback that leaves your shop represents a quality check that didn't happen. This guide covers the systematic pre-delivery inspect...
TPO Plastic — Identification and Prep Guide
TPO is the most common bumper material and the most common cause of paint peeling when prepped wrong. This guide covers how to identify T...
Heat Management When Welding Near Glass or Trim
Welding within 6 inches of glass cracks it. Welding near plastic trim melts it. This guide covers the heat management tools and technique...
Pre-Taped Masking Film — Full Coverage Technique
Pre-taped masking film covers large surfaces in seconds instead of minutes. This guide covers the unrolling technique, edge sealing, stat...
