All tools and equipment in body shops require proper storage to keep them in good working order, and there’s no reason why automotive tapes shouldn’t be treated the same. However, the correct methods for storing rolls of tape aren’t always obvious. To help, this guide is filled with our top…
Priming is a crucial step in any painting process, and this is especially true when it comes to automotive painting. Creating an adequate base, whether you’re giving a car a much-needed respray or carrying out SMART repairs deeper on the vehicle’s surface, is the best way to ensure you…
Cloth-backed tape is typically constructed using linen, polyester or cotton. In the automotive industry, the primary use of this tape is protecting surfaces when using abrasives, although some automotive professionals might also use it for temporary repairs and seals. But if you’re yet to add this highly versatile tape to…
Collision repair software provides professionals in the automotive repair industry with the necessary tools to deliver excellent service while focusing on what they’re best at – automotive repairs. Therefore, selecting the right auto repair software is a crucial decision that requires you to consider the business’s and your customers’ needs.
Do you find that some materials are more difficult to bond with adhesive, while you have no issue with others? This could all be down to surface energy and its link to adhesion. Whether you’re working on metal or plastic surfaces and trying to use rubber, silicone or acrylic-based adhesives,…
Gaffer tape, duct tape and foil tape all fall under the category of protection tapes, which means they’re designed to protect against abrasion, light, chemicals and heat. However, that’s where most of the similarities end for these three tapes. So, how do they differ? What should each one be…
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