The orange peel effect is a car painter’s worst nightmare. It often makes the car look hideous. Orange peel can be caused by various issues such as applying excessive paint, incorrect spray gun setup, and several other things. Once you spot orange peel on a car, the first thing that comes to mind is to … Read more
After spraying some plasti dip, it’s common for the surface to have a textured finish. This mostly happens if you are new to plasti dip and haven’t mastered the art of spraying this coating on your vehicle. Anyway, when you get a textured finish on plasti dip, most people usually decide to live with the … Read more
Car owners struggle all their lives trying to keep rust at bay. The same car owners also appreciate the stunning look of rusted surfaces, popularly referred to as patina. If you have stumbled across an old car that you would like to retain its rusted finish and prevent the corrosion from spreading, you may consider … Read more
Powder coating is one of the most durable finishes in the auto industry. Though durable, powder coating won’t last forever. After some time, it will experience wear and tear. And it can expose the metal part beneath to oxidation and corrosion. As a car owner interested in protecting their investment from the effects of rust, … Read more
We have to hand it down to Plasti Dip for popularizing rubber coatings in the auto industry. Recently, Plasti Dip has been facing a lot of competition from Rust-Oleum, who have developed a peel-coat paint spray that works exactly like Plasti Dip. When you visit your nearest store, you will find Rust-Oleum Peel Coat placed … Read more
After removing your car’s headliner, there’s a huge chance that some glue and foam will be left behind. It’s not usually very easy to remove the entire headliner without leaving behind some residue. This is because the headliner is designed to adhere firmly to the roof of your car, and it’s not meant to be … Read more
There are two main reasons why you may be interested in thinning Bondo. First, it could be because of improper storage. If you never stir your Bondo can thoroughly before and after use, it may harden after a while. The other reason why people may want to thin Bondo is to get a thinner finish … 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
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
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