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DIY Spot Repairs: How to Blend Paint on Bumpers and Panels
When touch-up paint or color sanding and polishing can’t fix the damage to your car, it’s time to break out the spray gun and

DIY Color Matching: How to Mix and Adjust Paint at Home
Many DIY automotive painters begin their journey by spraying entire cars, but it takes a refined skill set to color-match automotive paint at home.

Laying the Perfect Foundation: Using Primer Surfacer Correctly
Every automotive painter knows—or quickly learns—that the surface you’re painting plays a significant role in your final results. Properly preparing that surface requires several

When to Properly Sand Between Paint Layers for Flawless Results
The secret to flawless automotive paint lies equally in the painting techniques and sanding methods you use throughout the entire process. However, it’s important

Candy Coats Demystified: Layering for Depth and Rich Color
If “Candy Apple Red” was the first phrase to come to mind when you read the title of this article, you’re probably already familiar

The Science Behind a Long-Lasting Car Paint Finish
When it comes to automotive beauty, a flawless finish is more than just aesthetics—it’s protection. At Colors Edge, we believe that every paint job