Dry guide coat

What is a dry guide coat?

Dry guide coats are colored powders that fill in scratches, bumps, and pinholes so the unaided eye can see where sanding is most needed. Using a dry guide coat is a simple, cheap, and effective way to reveal surface imperfections prior to sanding.

A dry guide coat is a layer of powder or paint, that can be used on fillers, primers, paints, and gel coats and it is recommended to use when working in the industry as automotive and marine. The applicator has flexible edges which makes it easy to use on contoured areas.

Is a dry guide coat necessary?

Most likely yes, a guide coat is necessary when doing bodywork or wanting to achieve a nice finish for your surface.

The process for straight bodywork starts from the metal up but imperfections need to be corrected during the body filler and primer stages. By using a guide coat, you can check your progress along the way and save yourself some unwelcoming surprises when the vehicle is painted and done.

A dry guide coat will simply help you achieve a perfectly smooth result before varnishing and applying topcoats. Depending on the color of your project, you’ll need a guide color that stands out to you. Luckily, we carry the right range of dry coat guides for maximum visibility.

Dry guide coat powder

Also known as sanding control paint, our dry guide coat powders are an indispensable tool for any sanding project. Using our powders prior to sanding down body fillers, ensures that the filler is as smooth as possible without any ridges or unwanted bumps.