Journal
Shop notes. No fluff.
Notes from the shop floor — product decisions we made and why, what we're seeing in Bay Area paint, and the occasional industry read. Not a content-marketing blog. Things actually worth knowing.
Product choice
Why we chose P&S STOUT over Ceramic Pro for our paint ceramic. →
Decision write-up — chemistry, warranty, application cost. Tested both, picked STOUT.
2026-05-17 Read →
STEK deep-dive
STEK Final Coat explained — what Carbon Nanotube (CNT) technology actually does. →
The real chemistry behind our PPF top-coat. Why it extends PPF warranty to 12 years.
2026-05-17 Read →
Field notes
Bay Area paint killers — region-by-region threats. →
Refinery fallout in Martinez. Tunnel brake dust at the Caldecott. Fog water-spots in the Sunset. Inland UV in Livermore. The regional matrix matched to protection that fits.
2026-05-17 Read →
More posts shipping as we have things worth writing. For long-form reference, see the guides hub. For citation-grade spec sheets, see the data section.