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In the car refinishing and collision repair industry, achieving a flawless finish and accurate color match is paramount. While many factors influence the outcome, static electricity is a critical and often overlooked component. Understanding how static electricity affects the painting process can significantly improve the quality of repairs and refinishing jobs. This article delves into …

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For those of you who is not familiar with IBIS (not the hotel chain), it stands for the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium. Every year a number of regional and one global summit take place. This year IBIS Global took place in my home country, in Rhodes Island, Greece. IBIS is a unique platform where the …

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Actually, producing a high quality automotive clearcoat is far away from easy. In fact, a simplistic idea that you just throw few additives and solvents into acrylic resin is very misleading. The quality of each ingredient along with the balanced percentage of each one is a science and needs a lot of research, testing in …

Producing Car Clear Coat is a Piece of Cake! Read More »

As always on the last day of the year, I look back on the year to go and try to predict what the new year is about to bring. Well, I am not a fortune teller (unfortunately), but being in the automotive refinishing industry for long enough, probably a few tendencies in the trade I …

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So, you know those high-tech safety features in newer cars? They’re called ADAS, short for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems. These nifty gadgets help prevent accidents by doing things like automatic braking and lane keeping. They’re becoming super common in cars, and that’s changing how bodyshops will operate. Analysts from the insurance industry, the ones who pay …

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The genesis of microfiber dates back to the late 1950s and 1960s, with a series of developments in polymer science. However, it was not until the 1970s that Japan introduced the first microfibers, fine threads that were even thinner than silk. These early microfibers were initially used in the manufacturing of women’s apparel, offering a …

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Even if English is your mother tongue, different detailing terms may confuse you. What shall I use to increase the gloss of my car? Is wax and sealant the same thing? Does polishing glaze remove scratches? For these and other questions we will try to answer in this article. Note that besides waxes, sealants and …

Wax, Sealant and Glaze – Pros and Cons of each Product Read More »

If you have a car body shop, paint supplies store or a detailing studio, you are first and foremost a businessman. Not a car painter or mechanic, not a paint trader, not a detailer, but primarily you are a business owner. Being an entrepreneur is a big responsibility, and constant education and personal development is …

Four Books to Read if you are in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Read More »

Marketing researches conducted in many different countries, all reveal that the vehicle’s appearance comprises at least 30% from the total value of the car. Car wax and sealant are both products used to protect and enhance the appearance of a car’s paintwork, but they differ in their composition and performance. So, let’s find out the differences …

Car Wax vs Sealant, which is the best solution for your vehicle? Read More »

The term”detailing” in the car care industry refers to the process of thoroughly cleaning, restoring, and protecting a vehicle’s exterior and interior surfaces. It emerged as a specialized service in the automotive industry in the late 20th century. In the past, car washing and cleaning were typically done at home or at automated car washes, …

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