Should You Wrap or Paint a Rusty Car?

Many cars can succumb to rusting, despite owners taking steps to prevent its onset. Regardless of how well car owners maintain their cars, climate, age, and conditions can all affect the likelihood of developing rust and sustaining irreparable damage to the various components. When car owners notice their vehicles beginning…

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How to Powder Coat Alloy Wheels with Precision

Whether you’re tired of your alloys sustaining damage too easily or want to completely transform the look of your wheels – powder coating is the perfect solution for enhancing both aesthetics and durability. We’ve created this guide as a useful resource for those looking to enhance their body shop skills…

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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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