Help

Welcome to the QPaints help section. Find out more about the products you need!

Simply click on a heading to find out more about that subject.

Personal Safety
Make sure you are properly protected.
Panel Cleaning
It is important to ensure your job is completely clean before you start to ensure a professional finish.
Masking
How to mask your job to save time and reduce costs.
Abrasives
General help on abrasives from sanding bare metal to polishing paintwork.
Body Fillers
Help on the types of body fillers and their applications.
Primers
The correct priming process can make the difference between a good and an excellent job.
Types of Paint
General information on types of paint and which types of finsh they produce.
- AquaMax Water-Based Basecoat Paint
  General information about AquaMax waterborne paint.
- Maxicar Basecoat Paint
  General information about Maxicar Basecoat Paint.
- MIPA Cellulose Paint
  General information about MIPA Cellulose Paint.
- Clearcoat / Lacquer
  Help about Clearcoat (or Lacquer) and when to use it.
Tools & Equipment
General information about compressors, spray guns and sanders.
Glossary
A description of some of the terms you may have come across and aren't familiar with.