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  Understanding Common Coating Failures in the Bathtub Refinishing Industry And How to Determine if You Can Bond Over or Must Strip First Introduction:In the bathtub refinishing business, what separates seasoned professionals from the rest isn’t just how well they spray—it’s how well they prep and problem-solve. Coating failures are rarely caused by the paint itself but by misapplication, surface incompatibility, or cutting corners during the prep stage. Knowing what fa …

Melt Down vs. EZ Flow: What's the Difference? Refinishers often ask us to explain the difference between Melt Down and EZ Flow. While both enhance your finish, they’re built for entirely different purposes. Used correctly—and together—they can produce jaw-dropping results. Let’s break it down: Melt Down: Urethane Repair Blender for Spot Repairs Purpose: Melt Down is designed to eliminate the hard dry edge (the dreaded “halo”) that forms around spot re …

  Wait… Did You Just Say PAINT? “Bathtub Refinishing Pros Don’t Use Paint—Here’s Why” “Why Bathtub Refinishing Pros NEVER Call It ‘Paint’ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌ &n …

  The 24-Hour Sanding Trap: Stop Wrecking Your Finish with Dust!" "Think you need to sand after 24 hours? Think again! Avoid dust storms, save time, and get flawless adhesion with a smarter approach. Find out how!" ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌ &nbs …

The Warranty Dilemma: Marketing vs. Long-Term Liability Let’s start by saying this isn’t a lecture—it’s a conversation. At Shark Grip Coatings, we’ve been proudly serving the refinishing industry since 1980. Presently, we are working with over 3,500 refinishing companies to provide top-quality products, training, and support. Our goal is simple: to share what works and help businesses thrive in a competitive industry. Today, we’re talking about warranties—a key part of m …