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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

ROAR 1020 vs CarPro Essence: Correction vs Protection Priority

Choosing between a finishing compound and a ceramic primer sounds simple until you realize one permanently removes defects while the other fills them. Professional detailers know the difference can make...

September 2026

Roar 1020 vs 3D One: Dedicated Finishing or All-in-One Protection?

Choosing the wrong polishing product on black paint can leave you chasing holograms under workshop lights for hours. But here’s what most people don’t realize: the biggest mistake isn’t picking...

September 2026

Correction Ability vs. Protection Convenience: ROAR 1020 vs. Griot’s

You’d assume an all-in-one polish with ceramic protection can’t match a dedicated finishing compound for swirl removal. But the real difference only becomes obvious under one specific condition: when you’re...

September 2026

Roar 1020 vs Chemical Guys: Correction vs Protection Difference

Most detailers don’t realize they’re sealing in swirl marks when they apply ceramic protection to uncorrected paint. The difference between products that fix defects and products that protect becomes painfully...

September 2026

Roar 1020 vs. Meguiar’s Ultimate Polish: Ceramic Finish & Cut Compared

Choosing between these two polishes seems straightforward until you realize one is silicone-free and body-shop-safe while the other creates that deep wet-look gloss on dark paint. The difference matters more...

August 2026

Farecla G3 Extra Plus vs P1 Nano: Cut Level Differences Explained

Choosing the wrong cutting compound can waste hours and remove unnecessary clear coat. But here’s what most detailers miss: defect severity, not brand preference, should dictate your choice. The difference...

August 2026

M105 vs G3 Extra Plus: Cut Level Differences & Swirl Removal Performance

You reach for a heavy-cut compound expecting fast correction, but picking the wrong one wastes clear coat and doubles your polishing time. M105’s non-diminishing SMAT abrasives cut differently than G3...

August 2026

Farecla G3 Extra Plus vs Autoglym Super Resin Polish: Which Suits Defects?

Professional detailers often discover the hard way that certain polishes only mask paint defects with fillers, while true cutting compounds permanently remove them. One key difference between these approaches: fillers...

August 2026

Cutting vs Finishing Philosophy: G3 Extra Plus & Ultimate Compound

You’re choosing between G3 Extra Plus and Ultimate Compound, but here’s what most detailers miss: pad selection changes everything these products can do. One detail about sanding mark removal will...

August 2026

One-Step vs Multi-Stage Paint Correction: Choosing by Defect Severity

You’d think choosing between one-step and multi-stage paint correction comes down to time or budget. It doesn’t. Professional detailers know that defect severity dictates the method, and using the wrong...

August 2026

Cutting Compound vs Polish: Combining Cut & Finish in Single Stage

Most detailers still think correction means multiple products and endless pad changes. Modern abrasive technology changed that completely, but here’s the catch: pad selection determines whether your one-step compound actually...

August 2026

3M Perfect-It vs. CarPro Reflect: Balancing Cutting Power & Finishing

One poor compound choice during paint correction can mean expensive rework and hologram nightmares under inspection lights. Here’s how to decode whether you need a multi-stage system or a one-step...