Discovering clear coat overspray on your car windows and windshield can be frustrating, more so if the vehicle has just received a new paint job. Overspray on the glass can mess up the aesthetics of your car. The good news is you don’t have to frown every time you see your windows covered by clearcoat … Read more
Truck toppers go by many names. They are known as shells, box caps, bed caps, or even canopies. These are small housings fitted on the back of a pickup truck. Initially, truck toppers were used to convert trucks into mini-RVs that would be equipped with beds. With a topper, you can go camping with your … Read more
Powder coating leaves behind a durable finish, irrespective of the surface it is applied. Clear coat, on the other hand, offers two main benefits. It protects finishes from the elements and improves aesthetics. If you intend to clear coat over powder coat, your main reason should be to enhance the gloss and not offer more … Read more
Before we can even get started with how to paint over chrome plastic, we must define what chrome plastic is. This is when plastic is placed in a vacuum chamber, and aluminum is vaporized into it using electric filaments. Plastic chrome plating has become a common practice, and if a plastic part of your car … Read more
We all know that primer plays a critical role in promoting paint adhesion. It does so by creating a binding layer to which the paint will adhere. Epoxy and urethane primers are two of the most popular types of primers. Even though both serve the same purpose, they are used in different situations. A good … Read more
If you applied plasti dip correctly, you shouldn’t have to use anything when removing it. One of the perks of using plasti dip is that it’s designed to peel off smoothly. Most people who struggle with peeling plasti dip usually don’t use the correct application methods. For instance, they may have sprayed only light coats. … Read more
There are a lot of painting techniques out there. Some people sand over sealer, and others don’t. If you plan to start a painting project, coming across such contradicting information can leave you confused. We are here to clarify whether the primer sealer needs to be sanded or not. Let’s Start by Looking at What … Read more
There is nothing more annoying than seeing an orange peel finish once you spray single-stage paint. It shouldn’t be so hard for you to notice orange peel on the paint as it will look the same as the skin of an orange. Orange peel can lower the overall aesthetics of a car paint job, and … Read more
In the auto industry, JB Weld has many uses. You can use the high-temperature epoxy adhesive to bond a wide range of materials. It also does a great job of filling holes in the car body. Most people go for JB Weld over Bondo because it is much stronger. Once you use JB Weld on … Read more
Bondo has been used as the go-to body filler for years in the automotive industry. It does a marvelous job of covering dings, dents, and cracks. It cures fast, molds into your desired shape in minutes, and it’s quite durable. If you plan on using Bondo to cover dents on your car, you may be … Read more