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How To Fix a Rust Bubble Under Paint From a Rock Chip Around The Windshield
A rock chip in the paintwork exposes metal and, over time, will rust and bubble beneath the surrounding paint. ...
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Should We Pay More for Metallic Paint at New Car Yards? Calling All Paint Professionals
Vehicle manufacturers depend upon buyers falling in love with lustrous colours for those extra dollars....
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The Bird Droppings Debate. What Do You Think?
Many people aren’t aware that bird droppings actually damages your cars paint if it is not cleaned off quickly. But what causes the damage?...
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Replacing Windscreen Wiper Blades
A windscreen wiper is a device used to remove rain, snow, ice and debris from a vehicle’s front window. ...
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How To Change Your Oil
Changing your own oil can be a rewarding exercise for the DIY'ers out there but always refer your vehicle to a professional if you don't feel up to the task......
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When To Polish vs Compound vs Wet Sand
What is the difference between polishing, compounding and wet sanding? And when should you use one over the other?...
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Tips of Painting, Setting Up a Paint Gun and Spraying
Painting your car and painting a wall in your house are far from the same thing… ...
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How an Air Filter, Cleaner & Desiccant Dryer Regulator Works
The combination of an air filter, cleaner and desiccant dryer regulator is designed to remove most liquid and solid particles from the air supply....
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How To Repair Rust On Your Car Without Welding
It’s common to get rust around the lower portions of the car and around the wheel wells. ...
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How to Restore Your Headlights
Auto Repairs Direct has professional grade headlight restoration products to polish them till they are clear once more. ...
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How to Polish a Newly Painted Car
Done by a seasoned expert, colour sanding can turn a good paint job into an exceptional one....
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6 Simple Tips For Removing Paint Scuffs From Your Vehicle
Whether you got it by yourself or someone else’s negligence, learning how to remove paint scuffs from your vehicle could come in handy....
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11 Things That Will Damage Your Car Paint
While the dings and scratches the vehicle is exposed to are inescapable, there is a way to avoid damaging the paint. ...
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Avoid Detailing Fails: Top 5 Common Car Detailing Mistakes!
Here are a few pro tips to help keep your automotive detailing game up to scratch!...
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Car-mageddon
Will small businesses in the refinish industry be terminated by technology?...
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E-Volution - Australian Auto Refinish Industry
So how does the evolution of the industry effect body shops around Australia? Will they survive?...
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Common Spray Gun Problems & Fixes
Here we’ll detail some of the most common paint gun issues and how to fix them....
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Car Paint Problems & Cures
By studying paint defects, you can identify possible causes in the workshop or garage and help find solutions to avoid such problems in the future....
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