Automotive Paint and Body Knowledge

Painting a car is a detailed and complex process. There are many small steps that, if skipped or done incorrectly, can affect not only the final look of your paint job but also its long-term durability. In this post, we’ll walk you through five common mistakes most beginners make — and how to avoid them. 1. ❌ Wrong Mixing of Products When working with automotive paints, you're dealing with chemical reactions. Most products require two or more components — such as base, hardener, and reducer — to be mixed in precise ratios for the reaction to occur properly. While some...

Choosing the right clear coat can make or break your paint job—but with so many options, it’s easy to get lost. Do you need a fast-drying clear for quick turnarounds, or a high-solids formula for that deep, mirror-like shine? And what about VOC laws—are you even allowed to use that product in your state? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. This guide breaks it all down so you can get pro-level results, whether you’re fixing up your ride, flipping cars for extra cash, or just perfecting your craft. The right clear coat isn’t just about looks—it’s about lasting results.

If you have been to a automotive paint store or searching online you will have noticed that there are plenty of options for masking tapes. You will specially notice many colors available. These colors serve as a guideline for the consumer of what he is getting here is a short article about it. AUTOMOTIVE TAPE COLORS: Some brands might have their own color codification but in general the automotive masking tape will be: Orange/Red - Economy automotive masking tape (Good). Yellow - Standard every day automotive masking tape (Better). Green - Premium automotive masking tape (Best).  Keep in mind that...

Automotive paint is different than most of paint that you will find in a hardware store. In this article we will talk about the different "solids" that are mixed with automotive paint to give the special "metallic" texture you see in vehicles. METALS: Metals are exactly what you would think, small particles of metal that are mixed with a base to give a sparkling effect to the paint. Metals are usually classified by particle size and between the same particle size by the way they reflect the color. Some can be specially more sparkly or have brighter flop color despite...