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How to Correct Peeling Plastic Body Moldings

Eastwood

One of the challenges with modern cars is that a lot of trim is held on with double-sided foam tape. Wisely, he removed all the trim including the body side moldings, which he repainted separately. Over the winter as the car sat undriven, Adam noticed the door moldings were sagging and falling off.

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How to Correct Peeling Plastic Body Moldings

Eastwood

One of the challenges with modern cars is that a lot of trim is held on with double-sided foam tape. Wisely, he removed all the trim including the body side moldings, which he repainted separately. Over the winter as the car sat undriven, Adam noticed the door moldings were sagging and falling off.

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Career Spotlight: What Does an Auto Body Technician Do?

CATI

If you’ve ever been in a car accident or had a fender bender, you know the importance of having a skilled professional to restore your vehicle to its original condition. This can include straightening bent frames, replacing damaged parts, sanding and refinishing surfaces, and repainting the vehicle.

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Try Before You Buy – 3 Ways to Test a New Paint Color

Eastwood

You have something unique in mind, so original that you’ve never seen anything like it on your type of car. I’ve struggled with this very question myself as I hunt for a more original color to repaint my daily driver. I’ve struggled with this very question myself as I hunt for a more original color to repaint my daily driver.

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Paintless Dent Repair: The Step-by-Step Process

Dent Mechanic Group

The process involves the following technical steps: Accessing the dent: The PDR technician begins by gaining access to the backside of the damaged panel. PDR is a highly effective technique for repairing minor dents and dings without the need for repainting or body filler. Trust us for hassle-free service and top-quality results.

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Restore Your Car’s Trim While It’s Off For Paint

Eastwood

If you’re doing the job right, you’ve at least taken off the basic trim before repainting your car. Once the car came back from the paint shop, we masked the few pieces of trim that had been left in place (not worth risking damage by removing them, in this case) and got to work painting. The whole car looks like new again.

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Advanced DIY: Demystifying Tri-Coat Paints

Eastwood

Have you ever stared into the shimmering, multidimensional finish on a modern, high-end car? This process, used for decades on show cars, utilizes three distinct paint layers to achieve unparalleled depth and mesmerizing effects. So many contemporary cars are currently available with magnificent factory tri-coat finishes.