Pro Tips
Technical guides, product deep-dives, and shop tips from our team of refinish experts.
How to Clean a Paint Booth Between Jobs
Every nib and dust contamination in your paint traces back to a dirty booth, a dirty vehicle, or dirty air. This guide covers the between...
SMC and Fiberglass Body Panel Repair
SMC and fiberglass panels crack instead of dent, bond instead of weld, and sand differently than steel. This guide covers the identificat...
How to Calculate Paint and Material Usage Per Job
Knowing exactly how much material each job consumes turns material cost from a guess into a number you can control. This guide covers the...
Single-Stage Paint vs Basecoat-Clear — Application Comparison
Single-stage saves a spray step. Basecoat-clear delivers maximum depth and durability. This guide compares both systems side by side — ap...
How to Mask Wheels and Tires
Overspray on tires is permanent. Overspray on wheels costs hours to clean. This guide covers the fastest and most reliable methods for pr...
Air Line Filtration — Moisture, Oil, and Particles
Moisture, oil, and particles in your air supply contaminate every paint job. This guide covers the filtration stages between your compres...
Glove Selection for Body Shop Chemicals
Isocyanates absorb through skin just as they absorb through lungs. This guide covers which glove material stops which chemical, the thick...
Steel Panel Prep — Complete Process Guide
Steel panel prep follows the same sequence on every repair — bare metal to epoxy, filler to primer, block to sealer. This guide walks thr...
How to Inspect Your Work Under Different Lighting
Defects that disappear under shop fluorescent lighting appear the moment the car hits sunlight. This guide covers the lighting types and ...
