Any part of your car made of metal, brake drums included, will rust when exposed to water and oxygen. The risk is even higher when you drive on road salt. The latter is often a catalyst for rust and corrosion. Due to their location, brake drums come into close contact with all the above recipes … Read more
Have you recently discovered the benefits of plasti dip? Did you buy some and use it on your car? In the process, could you have gotten the plasti dip on an unintended surface? Well, this is what we refer to as overspray in the detailing world. If you are new to plasti dip, it is … Read more
Even though polished aluminum lasts for a while before it corrodes, it still needs to be protected. And one of the ways you can do that is by applying a clear coat on the surface. There is a lot of confusion surrounding whether one can or can’t clear coat polished aluminum. And this article is … Read more
After buying a new car or repainting an old one, we all think that our vehicles will stay this way forever. It’s only when the paint starts to fade or oxidize that we rush everywhere, looking for solutions. The wearing of a car’s clear coat is a normal process that will happen after a while. … Read more
Undeniably, carbon fiber has grown to become a popular material in the automotive industry. Today, you can find many cars, especially high-performing machines with parts made out of carbon fiber. Being the strong and durable material that it is, by the look of things, the carbon fiber trend doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. And … Read more
After a while, it is normal for you to get bored with shiny chrome bumpers. Or, you may have seen some rust on it. Other than the above, there are many reasons why you may want to blackout chrome bumpers. For instance, you may be interested in getting a color that blends with that of … Read more
Whether you are painting your entire car or performing a touch-up, most experts would advise you to sand and then apply the primer before applying the topcoat. A primer in this case is a very important step in any paint job. This paint-like substance is the one that is applied to freshly sanded metal. It … Read more
Sure you can, but you will have to apply one coat of base and then wait for thirty minutes before you can apply some clear. The recommended duration on how soon you can apply a clear coat is thirty to forty minutes after spraying the final base coat. When it comes to painting a car, … Read more
The application of a clear coat is the final task when you are painting your car. It creates a layer of protection that keeps the paint safe from debris and the effects of the weather elements. It also adds gloss and ensures your new paint job looks neat. Clear coats comprise two things, clear paint, … Read more
There is no need for you to add a clear coat to single-stage paint because in the latter the clear and color are always mixed. However, adding a layer of clear coat can give your car more gloss, something that single-stage paint is not capable of. Singe stage paint, as a type of coating, does … Read more