Scuff Stuff® is a high-performance scuffing agent that enhances paint adhesion by ensuring cleanliness and consistent surface profiling. Scuff Stuff® is the ideal paint prep product because it combines a cleaning and scuffing agent in one, it has superior workability. In side-by-side bumper cover trials, using the same amount of material, Scuff Stuff outperformed the […]
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Scuff Stuff® is the ideal paint prep product because it combines a cleaning and scuffing agent in one, it has superior workability. In side-by-side bumper cover trials, using the same amount of material, Scuff Stuff outperformed the competition by 60%. The technician was able to clean and scuff more than double the surface area with
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Whenever possible, clear an entire panel. We recommend stepping out your clear and clearing the entire panel on your last coat, or last two coats if you plan to polish. Why not just clear the entire panel with all coats of clear? The reason is that clear has UV screeners that affect the way light
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Description: A “goose pimple” or volcano-like appearance in paint film which, on close examination, frequently contains small holes at the center of the bumps. Causes: Improper evaporation of solvent from wet paint film during initial cure or force dry Improper application of product: product applied to heavily; inadequate flash time between coats Incorrect mix ratio/viscosity
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Class is in session! In this video, Giuseppe’s Garage restores a fender from bare metal to gold metal, from start to finish, from primer to basecoat, to clear and final buffing! So easy, a 9 year old can do it! Special thanks to Empire Auto Parts for supplying the fender. Thank you to Pure Reflections
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It’s about time for a GIVEAWAY! Our friend Giuseppe’s Garage is coming up on 5,000 Instagram followers! If you don’t know him, he’s a 9 year old who’s shaping the next generation of gearheads. Go score a set of his awesome sticker slapz for you and a friend! The rules are simple: Like Giuseppe’s Instagram
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8-year-old Giuseppe demonstrates a technique that was often used years ago, and is still used today, of how to shrink metal on a body panel after it has been damaged and stretched. Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of Giuseppe’s Garage, Giuseppe’s Garage cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information.
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