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How to Activate Samurai 2K Aerosol Spray Paint Cans: Step-by-Step Guide How to Activate Samurai 2K Aerosol Spray Paint Cans: Step-by-Step Guide

How to Activate Samurai 2K Aerosol Spray Paint Cans: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how Samurai 2K aerosol activation works, what to prepare, how to mix the two components safely, and answers to common activation...
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Motorbike refinishing: a practical guide to painting tanks and fairings Motorbike refinishing: a practical guide to painting tanks and fairings

Motorbike refinishing: a practical guide to painting tanks and fairings

Learn how to plan a motorbike respray, prepare tanks and fairings, choose compatible coatings and avoid common paint problems.
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Polish, Touch Up or Respray? How to Judge Car and Motorbike Paint Damage Polish, Touch Up or Respray? How to Judge Car and Motorbike Paint Damage

Polish, Touch Up or Respray? How to Judge Car and Motorbike Paint Damage

DIRECT ANSWER A mark can usually be polished only when it is in surface contamination or a shallow part of a sound...
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How Do You Blend Automotive Aerosol Paint into an Existing Panel? How Do You Blend Automotive Aerosol Paint into an Existing Panel?

How Do You Blend Automotive Aerosol Paint into an Existing Panel?

To blend automotive aerosol paint, first prove the colour on a fully clearcoated spray-out card. Prepare a wider area than the repair,...
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What Causes Fish Eyes in Automotive Paint, and How Do You Fix Them? What Causes Fish Eyes in Automotive Paint, and How Do You Fix Them?

What Causes Fish Eyes in Automotive Paint, and How Do You Fix Them?

Fish eyes are round craters that appear as wet automotive paint pulls away from tiny areas of contamination. Silicone, wax, grease, oil,...
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How to Repair Car Paint Chips Before Winter Road Salt Arrives How to Repair Car Paint Chips Before Winter Road Salt Arrives

How to Repair Car Paint Chips Before Winter Road Salt Arrives

QUICK ANSWER: Repair a chip that exposes metal before winter by cleaning and drying it, removing loose paint or rust, priming bare...
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Repair or Replace a Plastic Body Panel? A UK Workshop Guide Repair or Replace a Plastic Body Panel? A UK Workshop Guide

Repair or Replace a Plastic Body Panel? A UK Workshop Guide

A damaged plastic bumper, trim panel or motorbike fairing can often be repaired when the damage is cosmetic, the material is identifiable,...
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How Should You Dispose of Automotive Aerosol Paint? How Should You Dispose of Automotive Aerosol Paint?

How Should You Dispose of Automotive Aerosol Paint?

2K Aerosol Paint Disposal Guide (UK) Safe disposal guidance for used, partially used, and empty 2K aerosol paint cans in the United...
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What Causes Orange Peel in Automotive Aerosol Paint? What Causes Orange Peel in Automotive Aerosol Paint?

What Causes Orange Peel in Automotive Aerosol Paint?

Orange peel is a dimpled paint texture caused when sprayed droplets do not level into a smooth film before the coating sets....
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2K vs 1K Aerosol Spray Paints: Which type of aerosol should you use? 2K vs 1K Aerosol Spray Paints: Which type of aerosol should you use?

2K vs 1K Aerosol Spray Paints: Which type of aerosol should you use?

Short answer: 2K aerosol spray paints will be the better choice when you are working on a project that demands durability, chemical...
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Aerosol Paint vs Spray Gun: Which Is Better for Automotive DIY Projects? Aerosol Paint vs Spray Gun: Which Is Better for Automotive DIY Projects?

Aerosol Paint vs Spray Gun: Which Is Better for Automotive DIY Projects?

Short answer: For most small-to-medium automotive DIY projects, a professional aerosol system is the more practical choice. It requires less equipment, preparation...
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Which Automotive Primer Should You Use? Which Automotive Primer Should You Use?

Which Automotive Primer Should You Use?

The right automotive primer depends on the substrate, the condition of the repair and the topcoat system—not simply which aerosol is closest...
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