“What sandpaper grit should I use?” is one of the most popular questions on every auto forum. It is important to choose the right sandpaper grit for each task to avoid paint damage. There are a lot of different contradictory information online that can be very confusing and overwhelming, especially for beginners who have never…
I’ve seen a lot of discussions about car wax vs paint sealant. Everybody wants to know what’s the difference between the two. Which product offers better protection? What should you use? In this article, I want to answer all of the questions above and tell you how to apply wax and sealant the correct way….
Parking under the trees might result in drops of sap all over your car. Tree sap, just like toxic bird poop, will eat through the layers of paint if left on the vehicle. The sun can make things even worse. It warms up the surface and expands the paint allowing for the sap to get…
Although bird droppings and smashed highway bugs might not seem like a big deal, they can do serious damage to the paint of the car costing hundreds of dollars in repairs. Because bugs and bird poop have a lot of acid in it, the longer it sits on the surface of the vehicle the deeper…
Lately, there have been a lot of conversations about microfiber and you are probably wondering what the buzz is all about. When detailing a car, many materials leave lint and swirl marks that are hard to remove without scratching the surface. Microfiber material can help you get the shine you want without damaging the clear…
These days cars are made with thinner materials than in the past and as a result, even a slight impact can cause damage to the body. Auto body filler is used to fill holes, dents, and deep scratches in the body of the vehicle. Very often body filler is referred to as Bondo, which is…
It is important to find a car paint color code before ordering a touch-up paint. Some people think they can just look at their car and guess the color. Big mistake! Even if the colors seem the same, they might be in fact different. To get the right paint, you need to know the color…
Car paint touch-up is an inexpensive and easy way to fix paint scratches and chips. We all try to keep our car looking shiny and new as long as we can after driving it off the dealership lot. But over time, those ugly scratches just keep adding up. Unfortunately, car paint scratches are a fact…
When it comes to car touch-up paint, there are multiple options available for every type of damage. Small chips and scratches can be easily fixed with touch-up pens. Long and medium size scratches can be brushed with paint. Large areas can be fixed by using spray cans. If you are planning on re-painting a whole…
The cost of the car paint repair mainly depends on the severity of the damage. It can cost anywhere from $10 – $9,000. For each type of damage, there is a different repair method and as a result, the price can differ. Although it is pretty difficult to give an estimate without seeing the damage,…