Various articles relating to autobody repair and refinish.
Benefits of Paintless Dent Repair vs Traditional Paint and Body Shops by Mark Carpenter Advantages of Paintless Dent Removal Whether you’re looking to save time and money or you simply want to make a more educated choice when it comes to your vehicle, there are many reasons why paintless dent removal has become the consumer’s…
Correct use of Wool Polishing / Compounding Pads by TOGWT Are used to cut or level a paint film surface with an abrasive machine polish (or compound) or to apply a polish to large surface areas. Aggressively removes 1500 – 2000 grit scratches, but will leave hazing, use a foam pad and a finishing polish…
Selecting a Professional Auto Detailer by Jon Miller (TOGWT) Will a full professional detail increase the resale value? Go to Kelly Blue Book or Edmunds and check out the difference in the trade-in and resale values of a Excellent condition versus Good or Fair condition; it’s usually several hundred, if not thousands of dollars. Choosing…
Polishers are an essential tool for car enthusiasts and professionals alike, allowing them to buff and shine the exterior of a vehicle to a high level of polish and shine. There are two main types of polishers on the market: dual action polishers and rotary polishers. Dual action polishers, also known as orbital polishers, use…
How to Choose an Auto Body Shop By: Bryan Colyer As a large majority of the general public drives an automobile, it is important to have certain resources on hand which relate to the car. Things such as insurance companies, auto dealers and automotive parts stores are all important businesses to have close by should…
Painting a Softball Bat For all of the softball fans out there that don’t like the rules here is a quick how-to for baseball bat modifications. In this demonstration I am going to turn my worth into a custom Jimmo bat. You could also turn your illegal mikken into a nice & easy synergy,…
Removing a run with polyester putty It happens to the best of us, but it happens to the worst of us a little bit more. A dreadful run or sag can cause a great deal of frustration, especially for a perfectionist. I am going to show you how you can eliminate the toughest run…
This is a set of kitchen cabinets that were sprayed at the shop. To get them from this: To this: We took the following steps: Cleaned them well with some degreaser & soap Sanded them with P600 grit paper Scuffed them with a red scotch pad applied 2 coats of RM Diamont mixed 4:1:1:1 –…
How to Effectively Remove Overspray From time to time I’ve been known to forget a piece of tape here or there, resulting in overspray of all different magnitudes. There are several different types of overspray and I’ll let all the DIY’ers know the best way to remove them. The body shop should always…
Why does it cost so much to fix a scratch? Often times consumers in this industry are left thinking body shops are overcharging. A scratch only a few inches long can bring in a bill up to or beyond $1000. It’s easy to jump to the conclusion there taking you for a ride given the…