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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…
featured post
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…
August 2026
Which Fine Polish Removes Holograms: 3M Perfect-It vs. Koch-Chemie Micro Cut
You’ve spent hours removing scratches and perfecting the paint, but those ghostly hologram marks under the light refuse to disappear. The finishing polish you choose makes all the difference, yet…
July 2026
3M Perfect-It Extra Fine vs. Ultrafine: Paint Correction Stage Selection
Ever wonder why your paint correction looks perfect in the workshop but shows swirls and holograms in daylight? The answer lies in choosing the right compound for each stage. Most…
July 2026
3M Perfect-It vs. Shine Supply: Filler-Free Formulation Differences
Ever wonder why your paint correction looks flawless after polishing but swirl marks mysteriously reappear a few washes later? The difference between fillers and genuine defect removal could be costing…
July 2026
3M Perfect-It vs Menzerna Super Finish 3500: Filler-Free Formula Impact
That mirror-perfect finish you achieved after polishing might be hiding a problem. Some finishing polishes mask defects rather than remove them, and the difference becomes painfully obvious on dark paint…
July 2026
Which Finishing Polish Handles Filler-Free Ceramic Prep: 3M or Rupes?
Your ceramic coating looks perfect the day it’s applied, then fails months earlier than it should. The problem isn’t the coating itself. One finishing polish leaves behind a hidden barrier…
July 2026
3M Perfect-It vs Mothers CMX: One-Step or Multi-Stage Polish System?
Most body shops reach for a one-step polish when they actually need a three-stage correction system, or vice versa. The difference isn’t about brand preference: it’s about whether you’re fixing…
July 2026
3M Perfect-It vs. Griot’s Complete: Cutting Speed vs. Finish Quality
Every polishing compound promises speed and shine, but here’s the uncomfortable truth: the one that cuts fastest usually leaves you with extra steps to fix the haze. So which system…
July 2026
3M Perfect-It vs Chemical Guys V36: Cutting Speed vs Finish Quality
Professional detailers often assume cutting compounds and hybrid polishes deliver similar results, but the gap between 3M Perfect-It and Chemical Guys V36 is wider than most realize. Dark prestige colors…
July 2026
3M Perfect-It vs Meguiar’s M105: Cutting Speed vs Finish Quality Tradeoff
Key Takeaways Choosing between two professional-grade compounds should not be a coin flip. Both products have genuine strengths, and for technicians doing volume work or high-end paint correction, picking the…
July 2026
3M Perfect-It vs Meguiar’s Ultimate: Cutting Speed or Finish Quality?
Professional body shops face a hidden cost when choosing polishing compounds: chasing speed often means doubling back to fix haze and holograms. Dark paint colours reveal which compound truly delivers,…
July 2026
3M Perfect-It vs. Farecla G3 Premium: Body Shop Cost Per Repair Factors
Body shop managers obsess over which polishing compound cuts faster, but they’re looking at the wrong number. When labour time accounts for the bulk of polishing costs, the real question…
October 2025
Behind the Scenes: What Makes Professional Body Shops Trust Us
When it comes to vehicle painting and refinishing, professional body shops know that the quality of the finish depends on more than just skill. The paint products, coatings, and expertise…