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
Even before answering this question, mixing spray foam and Bondo isn’t something we would recommend. No matter how severe or significant the rust spots are on your car, there are better methods of dealing with the rust, and this shouldn’t even be on your list. However, if someone has recommended spray foam and Bondo as … 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
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 and fiberglass are both excellent auto-body filler materials. If you have a dent or scratch on your car, either Bondo or fiberglass can be used as a filler and smoothen the finish. Both do a great job of concealing unsightly marks on your car’s surface. However, they are not the same. In some areas, … Read more
Bondo can last for years when used as a filler. However, certain factors dictate how long Bondo lasts on your car’s body. We will get much deeper into that later on. If applied correctly, Bondo can last for more than five years. In most cases, Bondo filler lasts for two to three years. There are … 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
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
Your car’s undercarriage faces the worst conditions on the road. Because of its location, the underside of your vehicle is continuously exposed to dirt, grime, snow, debris, and anything else that you will find on the roads. Unlike the body of the car, the undercarriage isn’t the most visible part. As a result, it’s often … Read more