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When you go to get new tyres on your car, your brakes replaced, or any number of other vehicle-related functions checked, you’re going to hear a lot of terms. For many of us, we’ll find ourselves listening intently, nodding accordingly, but many of the phrases used will be confusing and a complete mystery. Two of […]

Some common appearance issues can occur in liquid and powder coating if the process has not been carried out correctly. Naturally, anyone needing to use liquid or powder coating for a task will want to avoid these pitfalls. We would always recommend getting a professional, like TEMA involved, but if you have already started yourself, […]

Wheels are, of course, some of the most crucial components of any vehicle. Without them, you won’t be going anywhere fast! Therefore, it’s important to make sure you have plenty of tools and gadgets to hand to help make sure your wheels are tight, safe, and balanced before you hit the road.  In this guide, […]

Alloy wheels can go through a lot over the years. Many people end up repainting them again and again. Others, meanwhile, simply feel they have to replace them outright! However, rather than spend more time and money arranging this, there are other strategies you can try which might just save you some hassle. One of […]

If you run a garage or a car repair centre, you likely already have plenty of tools and systems in place. But are they necessarily working for you as best they can? While the best mechanics and engineers can easily find their way around even the bulkiest or most awkward of cars, there is still […]

Diamond-Cut Finish Alloys  When it comes to the subject of alloy wheels, diamond cutting lathes will quickly come up. In recent times diamond-cut finish alloys have been an increasingly popular customisation, and they are being fitted in more and more vehicles.   Now for the diamond cutting to take place, something called a lathe is […]

Chemical Stripping is the process in which objects, such as car shells/body parts, bikes and other metal-based objects are stripped of things such as paint, filler and lacquer. The process is designed to strip all coatings and chemicals that are attached to the metal, leaving nothing more than bare steel by the end of the […]

Why DIY Car Paint Jobs Do Not Work Automotive YouTube channels and especially DIY videos have boomed over the past couple of years. The issue with this, however, is that there are a lot of people now under the impression that they can paint a car themselves. That is, unfortunately, a great misconception, especially if […]

Managing to get your alloy wheels to shine and glimmer is a very tough job to do. If you do it correctly, however, you are able to give your vehicle a new look. The most important part is the choosing of an alloy wheel brush. In order to keep your alloy wheel clean, buy a […]

Currently, most vehicles have wheels that are made from either magnesium or aluminium, which are mixed with traces of additional metals to provide more strength. The powder-coated alloy wheels have been shown to give wheels a more durable finish whereas the diamond cut wheels have been found to have a high shine appearance that is […]