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TIDAL & The Selsia Repair Network

Independent Paint Supplies are proud to be a member of the TIDAL Group*; a group of strategically placed Independent Paint Distributors across the whole of the UK. TIDAL have now become the preferred supply partner for the Selsia Repair Network. Press Release: Selsia Network & TIDAL Group In Strategic Partnership Selsia and TIDAL have entered into a joint strategic partnership which will see significant benefits for Selsia approved repairers, insurers and fleets. TIDAL is fast becoming the refinish industry’s preferred independent distributor network and they’re shaking up the market with a fresh, exciting distribution alliance which helps forge partnerships…

TIDAL & The Selsia Repair Network

Independent Paint Supplies are proud to be a member of the TIDAL Group*; a group of strategically placed Independent Paint Distributors across the whole of the UK. TIDAL have now become the preferred supply partner for the Selsia Repair Network. Press Release: Selsia Network & TIDAL Group In Strategic Partnership Selsia and TIDAL have entered into a joint strategic partnership which will see significant benefits for Selsia approved repairers, insurers and fleets. TIDAL is fast becoming the refinish industry’s preferred independent distributor network and they’re shaking up the market with a fresh, exciting distribution alliance which helps forge partnerships…

September 2026

Polishing Holograms: Find the Cause Before Reworking the Panel

That flawless respray can hide a costly secret: shimmering holograms that only appear under direct sunlight. Before you grab the buffer again, learn why dark panels reveal them fastest and…
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Silicone-Free Label Not Enough? IPS Paint on Post-Repair Polish Choice

Choosing a polishing compound and pad after a paint repair

A “silicone-free” label is useful when selecting products for a bodyshop, but it does not automatically confirm that a product is suitable for every surface, repair stage or refinishing area....

Silicone-Free Valeting Products: Are They Bodyshop-Safe? IPS Paint Explains

One overlooked bottle of hand cream or tyre shine could ruin an entire panel – silicone contamination can strike at concentrations too small to see or feel. Does “silicone-free” on...

Valeting Chemicals for Bodyshops: Choosing by Task, Not the Bottle

Grabbing whichever bottle sits closest on the shelf could be quietly wrecking your finishes and your budget. One wrong dilution ratio can strip coatings or waste product entirely – so...

Diluting & Labelling Valeting Chemicals: A How-To For Busy Garages

Your garage mixes valeting chemicals every day, but is that ratio actually right? One wrong dilution can wreck paintwork, waste product, or trigger a COSHH breach. Here’s what busy workshops...

September 2026

Paint Correction vs Ceramic Polish: Mechanical Refinement or Protection

Think ceramic abrasives create a protective coating? Professional detailers often assume finishing compounds like Roar 1030 and Menzerna 3500 leave behind lasting protection. The reality exposes a critical gap in...

September 2026

Roar 1030 vs Crystal Serum Ultra: Polish Role vs Ceramic Protection

Ever wondered why a ceramic coating can lock in flaws instead of hiding them? One professional-only formula carries a nine-year guarantee, but its success hinges entirely on a finishing step...

September 2026

Roar 1020 vs Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic: Correction vs Protection

Applying ceramic coating over swirl marks doesn’t hide them; it permanently seals them in, making correction harder later. But most detailers don’t realize they’re using correction compounds and protection products...

September 2026

Roar 1030 vs CQuartz: Paint Correction Polish or Ceramic Coating?

Think all “ceramic” products do the same job? One removes swirl marks and holograms, the other locks in protection for up to two years – confuse them and you could...

September 2026

Roar 1020 vs Mothers CMX: Correction Compound vs Ceramic Coating

If you’ve ever applied a ceramic coating only to find swirl marks still visible underneath, you’ve learned an expensive lesson. There’s a reason correction compounds and ceramic coatings aren’t interchangeable,...

September 2026

Roar 1020 vs Gtechniq Crystal Serum: Correction Then Protection Stages

Most detailers misunderstand the difference between paint correction compounds and ceramic coatings, often applying protection over uncorrected swirls and defects. Here’s why that permanently seals in problems, and which product...

September 2026

Roar 1020 vs Adam’s Ceramic Spray: Durability & Shine Compared

If you’ve been comparing these two products assuming they do the same job, you’re not alone. But here’s what most detailers miss: one creates the shine through correction, the other...