The History of Automotive Pinstriping

Automotive paint customisation is an art form that has taken on many appearances throughout the years. From the Californian hot rod culture that sprang onto the scene in the late 1950s to distinctive designs painted on motorbikes, pinstriping techniques have been used by people all over the world for all…

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Washing a Car After a Paint Job: Advice for Your Customers

It’s common for customers to have a few maintenance questions when the body shop hands over the keys to their vehicle after a paint job. Whether their car has undergone a SMART repair or a paint rework, they’ll want to know the best ways to protect their paintwork and avoid…

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Car Purchasing Habits – What are Brits Looking for in a Car?

A car is a considered purchase, and many factors play into the decision-making process. From the most desired car features to transmission and fuel type preferences, car buying habits differ for everybody. So what are British motorists looking for in their next car? And how do habits and preferences differ…

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How do Vehicle Collision Repairs Differ for EV vs. ICE?

Electric vehicles (EVs) are quickly filtering into the consumer market and beginning to dominate the roads as car manufacturers race to meet targets for zero-emission vehicles by 2035. But as more customers switch to fully electric and hybrid vehicles from ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles, body shops should already…

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How to Mask & Paint a Motorcycle

Motorbike paint jobs are a popular service offered by many body shops. Whether a customer is looking to refresh the paint on their motorbike or wants a custom paint job, it’s important that your team is well-equipped to handle these types of requests. There are many different parts of a…

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Cars with Parking Sensors: Masking, Painting & Wrapping

Whether a customer wants a new paint job or they’re requesting a full body wrap, parking sensors can throw a spanner in the works and leave you scratching your head wondering how to tackle the job without hindering the effectiveness of the technology. Many parking sensors come in basic colours…

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