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Car Paints Compared: Lacquer, Urethane and More

On the surface, it might seem like the only decisions to be made when choosing a car paint are which finish and colour you want to achieve. However, this isn’t necessarily the case. Whether you’re a professional in a bodyshop, or working on a DIY paint project – you’ll still…

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8 Things to Consider When Choosing Automotive Tape

Whether you’re painting or refinishing a vehicle – having access to all the right tools and equipment for the task at hand is essential. In particular, the automotive tape you choose must be right for the job. So, how can you ensure your automotive tape is serving its purpose…

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Achieving The Perfect Soft Edge

Although the practise of using soft edge masking is not new to our industry, it has evolved from the straightforward yet effective folding over of the tape’s edge, to the foams and T-shaped tapes that are currently in use. In the December issue of Bodyshop Magazine pages 32 – 35…

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Acadiana Paint & Supply Case Study

Based in Louisiana, US, Acadiana Paint & Supply have been providing automotive and industrial paint products and related supplies to their customers since 1996. As one of the leading jobbers in the state they support hundreds of collision repair businesses through their five outlets as well as provide specialist…

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The Best Custom Cars from the Movies and TV?

You don’t have far to look back in time to see an era when every TV show or movie featured a custom car that was a big part of the attraction. From the A-Team’s GMS Vandura through to the DeLorean Time Machine in the Back to the Future trilogy,…

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JTAPE Duo Masking Tape Saves You Time and Materials

The JTAPE team designed our DUO Masking Tape to solve the most common problems encountered when spraying around roof rails and rubber seals. It is the perfect product for protecting the interior of a vehicle from overspray in the shop and a smart solution for any paint job because it…

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