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Articles by our technical team on application guides, product comparisons, troubleshooting and health and safety.
Paint defects guide: the causes, prevention and repair of nine defects, including orange peel, cratering, runs, pinholes and solvent popping.
Choosing the right abrasive from filler to clear coat: P grit grades, a typical sanding sequence, the 100-grit rule, dry vs wet sanding and orbital sanders.
Read articlePainting in cold, humid weather: understand dew point and 2K curing, heat the booth and choose the right thinner and hardener to prevent drying problems.
Read articleHealth and safety in the paint shop: PPE against isocyanate and solvent exposure, ventilation, fire precautions, waste management and a checklist.
Read articleInvisible spot repairs with blending thinner: zone planning, basecoat and clear coat blending, the fade-out step, polishing and common mistakes, step by step.
Read articleA practical technical guide to preparing galvanised steel and aluminium: oxide layers, galvanic corrosion, correct sanding, and choosing filler and primer.
Read articleA guide to lasting adhesion when painting plastic bumpers: identifying the plastic, tempering, cleaning, abrading and applying plastic primer.
Read articleWhat do 4:1 and 5:1 mixing ratios mean for 2K primers? Measuring by volume, pot life, thinner addition and the effects of the wrong ratio explained.
Read articleHS vs MS clear coat: which one suits your work better in terms of solids content, film thickness, gloss, polishing and cost?
Read articleSeven common critical mistakes in polyester filler application, with practical fixes for hardener dosage, mixing, layer thickness, sanding and pinholes.
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