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The Journal · page 8
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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Stone-Chip Paint Repair: Touch-Up, Local Repair or Repaint?
When a stone chip needs a touch-up, a local repair or a full panel repaint, and how to stop new…
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Track-Day PPF: Protecting High-Impact Areas Before Driving
Which areas take the most damage on track, which PPF coverage makes sense, and how to prepare your car before…
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New-Car PPF Checklist: What to Inspect Before Installation
A practical checklist for owners fitting PPF to a new car in Dubai, from delivery inspection to the final handover…
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Luxury and Supercar Paint Repair: Why Preparation Matters More Than Speed
Why supercar and luxury car paint repair needs a slower, documented process, from complex colours to carbon and aluminium panels.
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Why Apex Detail Studio Uses PPG Automotive Paint for Premium Car Refinishing
Why Apex Detail Studio refinishes cars with a professional PPG paint system, and what that changes for colour match, durability…
8 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
What Does Ceramic Coating Actually Protect Against?
An honest list of what ceramic coating protects your paint from in Dubai, what it does not, and when you…
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Ferrari PPF in Dubai: How Supercars Should Be Prepared and Protected
How a Ferrari should be documented, prepared and protected with PPF in Dubai, from 296 GTB to Purosangue, with pricing…
8 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Lamborghini PPF in Dubai: Protecting Complex Supercar Bodywork
How to protect a Lamborghini Huracán, Temerario, Revuelto or Urus with PPF in Dubai: prices, priority areas, matte paint and…
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Headlight PPF: Does It Prevent Pitting and Yellowing?
Headlight PPF stops sand pitting and slows yellowing, but only on a healthy lens. Here is what it can and…
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Does Car Window Tint Block UV Rays?
Quality window film blocks 99% of UV, even in light, legal shades. Factory side glass on its own lets a…
8 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
How Long Does PPF Installation Take in Dubai? Why We Need 2 to 3 Days
A standard full-car PPF job at Apex Detail Studio generally takes two to three days. Here is where the time…
8 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Can You Install PPF on a Used Car? Inspection and Preparation Guide
PPF works on a used car, but only after the paint is checked, decontaminated and corrected. Here is the inspection…
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