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The Journal · page 14
Real cars that came through our Al Quoz studio: what we did to them, why, and what we learned doing it.
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Classic-Car PPF: Can Original Paint Be Safely Protected?
When paint protection film is safe on a classic car's original paint, what can go wrong, and how to plan…
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Why Window Tint Bubbles, Peels or Turns Purple
Why window tint bubbles, peels or turns purple, what is normal in the first days, and how failing film is…
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Does PPF Help Preserve a Car’s Resale Condition?
How paint protection film helps keep factory paint in resale condition, what buyers check, and how to get the most…
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Can a Windscreen Be Tinted in Dubai?
Why the front windscreen must stay clear in Dubai, how exemptions work, and what you can do about heat and…
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Classic-Car Paint Restoration: Preserving Character and Finish
How to restore paint on a classic car without losing its character, from saving original paint to colour matching and…
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PPF Quality-Control Checklist: What to Inspect Before Collection
A practical checklist for inspecting paint protection film before you collect your car, from edges and seams to coverage and…
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Painting Plastic Trim, Body Kits and Exterior Components
How plastic bumpers, mirror caps, spoilers and aftermarket body kits are prepared and painted so the finish matches and stays…
8 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Panoramic Roof Tinting: Heat, Glass and Installation Considerations
How panoramic roof tint works in Dubai, which glass roofs suit film, and what to check before a roof installation.
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How Is Old PPF Safely Removed from a Car?
How professionals remove old, yellowed or failing PPF without damaging the paint, and what to check before new film goes…
8 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Alloy-Wheel Refinishing: Colour, Preparation and Durability
How alloy wheels are properly refinished, from kerb rash repair and preparation to colour choice, diamond-cut faces and long-term durability.
8 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
What Happens to PPF After an Accident or Panel Repair?
What happens to paint protection film when a car is damaged, repaired and repainted, and how the panel is re-protected…
8 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
UAE Car Tint Rules: What Drivers Should Confirm Before Installation
A practical compliance checklist for UAE car tint rules: what to confirm, how exemptions work, how tint is measured and…
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