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  • Keys to Working with Military Spec Coating Suppliers

    Thanks to the advancements in military specification coatings, a lot of important gear can remain protected from harsh climates and environments. If you have said operations where you need as much protection as you can for military gear, be careful about what you do when working with a military specification coating supplier.  Look at Lab Research for a Complete Performance Breakdown Before military spec coatings are used in real-life military operations, they will go through testing in controlled labs.
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  • Steps To Take When Carrying Out Hail Damage Repair On Your Vehicle

    An instant hailstorm can damage your car's surface, leaving nasty dents. You cannot prevent the effects of harsh weather, but there's something you can do to repair the dents. Here are a couple of helpful steps if you want to perform hail damage repair on your car. How to Repair Hail Damage on your Vehicle Cooling and Heating Technique Using Desiccated Ice If you want to repair minor dents on the surface of your car, apply desiccated ice to them.
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  • Why A Commercial Vehicle Wrap Might Make Sense For Your Business

    Business owners are always looking for ways to get the word out about their company, and you are likely no exception. If you are looking for additional ways to boost your growth, you may need a new way to try and get the word out. Typical methods of marketing or advertising might include taking out an ad in the local paper or cutting a TV or radio commercial. But there's another option you may not have considered, and that's commercial vehicle wraps.
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  • 3 Common Types Of Vehicle Dents

    When the average person looks at a dent, they simply see an imperfection. However, not all dents are the same. Often, how the damage occurred to the vehicle will depict what type of dent the vehicle sustained, and ultimately, how the dent needs to be repaired. If you have damage to your vehicle, learn a little more about classifying dents. 1. Creased A creased dent often looks just as it sounds, in that it looks like a crease.
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  • Suspension Shake: The Basics Of Lifted Suspension Shaking

    For people who buy sport utility vehicles and trucks, sometimes the ultimate goal is to lift that vehicle for improved ground clearance and better train maneuverability. If you've decided to do just that, your hopes are probably that the lift will enhance the appearance and functionality of your truck. Unfortunately, sometimes having a lift installed creates more problems than it solves. Here's a look at a few things that you need to know about suspension lifts and the most common yet misunderstood problem.
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  • The Car Owner's Guide To Buffing And Blending Paintwork After Having Auto Body Repairs Done

    After auto body repairs, sometimes the differences in paint colors can be seen. Therefore, you want to know how to buff the paint and blend the colors together to make repairs less noticeable. Even with a good repair shop, this is something that you may want to do on your own. The following guide will help you blend the paint with buffing to make the body repairs to your car less noticeable.
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  • Leaving Your Car At A Collision Center For Repairs: Faqs

    Collision repair centers are an excellent service to the public, but you do have to leave one of your prized possessions behind if it needs repairs. Here is a look at some of the common questions people tend to have about leaving their vehicles at a collision repair center.  Why do collision centers ask you to leave gas in your fuel tank? When you drop off your vehicle at a collision center, you may be surprised to find out that you need to have a certain level of fuel in your fuel tank.
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  • 2 Signs That Mean Your Car's Wheels Are Out Of Alignment

    If you have noticed that your tires are wearing down shortly after replacing them, you may start to suspect that your car is out of alignment. However, if you are still not completely sure, look for the following signs while you are driving that mean that your car's wheels are no longer in alignment. 1.  Tires Squeal Whenever You Make a Sharp Turn Normally, when you make a sharp turn with your car, your wheels adjust themselves to ensure that the movement stays smooth and the friction between the tread and the pavement remains even.
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  • 3 Reasons To Let A Professional Tackle Your Car's Hail Damage

    After a severe storm, it's disheartening to discover that hail from the weather event damaged your vehicle. You may be tempted to tackle the repairs yourself, in hopes of saving money preventing a claim from going on your auto insurance. However, it's best to let a pro fix your car's hail damage for the following reasons. 1. Your Car Might Have More Damage Than Expected It's a common occurrence for auto owners to mistakenly believe that the damage to their vehicles is relatively minor.
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  • Tips For Safely Removing Auto Emblems To Prepare For Paint

    Doing some of the prep-work to get your car ready for body work or a paint job will help to decrease the overall cost of the project. When you take your car in for something like this, you are charged an hourly rate for the services being provided – so, if you do some of the work yourself before you take the car in for service, you'll cut the cost of the service.
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