The funny thing about Chrome is that you either hate or love it. There’s no in-between. If you have a car with chrome side steps and want to ‘unbling’ it, below is an in-depth guide on how to do it. What Will I Need to Paint Chrome Running Boards? • Quality spray paint • Orbital … Read more
The use of carbon fiber in automotive applications has become increasingly popular. For a material that was once set aside for luxury and sports cars, it is now being used in consumer vehicles. There are many benefits of having carbon fiber in your car. It improves aesthetics, reduces vehicle weight, and it is more flexible … Read more
This might be the most challenging decision you will ever have to make in your life. If you are getting a new set of wheels or grille and prefer a darker color, it’s easy to settle on either black chrome or gloss black. Both look amazing and blend well with a wide range of car … Read more
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
Polished aluminum wheels look amazing. But they stain easily. If you own a set of bare aluminum wheels, you can testify how tiring it is for you to polish them every time. A ceramic coat can seal the aluminum by creating a surface barrier. When you ceramic coat polished aluminum wheels, your wheels will retain … 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
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
Some car detailers use epoxy primer as a sealer. And it does an outstanding job at sealing the metal beneath from corrosion. If you want a more uniform finish, you may consider painting over it. For those who have never done this before, you may be wondering, is it okay to paint over epoxy primer? … Read more