Custom Paint Jeep Wrangle / Truck Conversion


Application of Basecoat Applying a base coat is a very commonly overlooked procedure. It requires knowledge of your paint system, proper equipment, and the painter must be able to obtain a blendable match before beginning. Your color coat is always easiest to blend when you have more room on the panel. When preparing for paint…

How Polishing A Scratch Out Works One of my favorite sayings “it will just buff out….right?”. It’s often spoken in prayer form as the customer knows if it doesn’t the price has likely tripled. So to know if it will buff you need to know how deep it is. Generally, if your fingernail can…

A new set of colors using a leafing aluminum flake has recently gained popularity in the refinishing community, with Mazda 46G, Machine Grey Metallic being one of the most sought-after shades. However, it’s worth noting that this is not the only color using this flake – Mercedes has used the same flake in their Alubeam…

Some brilliant metal flaking and custom paint work by Keegan Defrance.

Automotive paint, also known as automotive finish, is the coating applied to vehicles to protect the metal body and give the vehicle a desired color and finish. The history of automotive paint dates back to the early 20th century and has evolved significantly over the years. In the early days of automotive production, vehicles were…

A three-stage paint, commonly referred to as a tri-coat, is a color that requires two separate basecoat application steps. For instance, a three-stage white would require the application of a solid white first, once dry, a transparent pearl coat is applied over top to give the color a sparkling effect. This transparent pearl coat is…