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Top-Quality Car Paint Suppliers in Perth - S&S Industries

Looking for top-quality car paint suppliers in Perth? Discover a wide range of automotive paints and panel beating tools at S&S Industries. Our selection includes everything you need for flawless auto body repairs, from premium paint supplies to essential equipment. Whether you're a professional panel beater or a DIY enthusiast, we have the products and expertise to help you achieve professional-grade results. Browse our inventory today and enhance your auto repair projects with confidence.

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The Evolution and Importance of Auto Paint Hardener in Automotive Finishing

Auto paint hardener, also known as catalyst or activator, is a chemical compound designed to accelerate the curing process of automotive paint. When mixed with paint and applied to a vehicle's surface, the hardener initiates a chemical reaction that facilitates cross-linking within the paint molecules. This process creates a tough, durable finish that resists chipping, fading, and environmental damage, ensuring the longevity of the paint job

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People who love to paint their cars on their own often look for various colours and finishes. The best paint for cars is available at this vendor, and they are found in multiple types. You can purchase acrylic paint, enamel paint, urethane paint, water-based paint and finally, metallic paint to give a shimmering effect to your sports car and luxury vehicles. The team is always there to offer advice and guidance before you can take any significant step.

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Car Denting And Painting Services - The best car denting and painting services are offered by Xtracare in Zirakpur, Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Mohali. full-service auto maintenance. 25 years of knowledge. Xtracare is a business of qualified & expert technicians to offer a variety of convenient car repairs in Zirakpur, making us a one-stop shop for every car. We have over 20 years of experience in the auto repair and servicing industry and are well stocked with the tools and equipment needed to offer efficient auto repair services.

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Hob is happy serving up good food and feeding people comfort food from his truck -- he's not looking to be famous; Dream is a Michelin star judge who stumbles upon his truck and loves his food.

Dream is used to liking small portion tasting menus with ingredients sourced from yurts or dug up during an irregular moon cycle. Comfort food that "sticks to your bones" is not what Dream eats, even when he needs comfort!

Dream stumbles on this food truck when he gets lost looking for his car after having a forgettable meal at the hot new speakeasy concept that recently opened.

Eating/tasting is a job and Dream is so tired of his function. So when he hears music and people having fun, Dream figures he can at least ask someone where he is and/or get his bearings. What he see when he rounds the corner are people queued up at a funky painted food truck -- laughing, joking?! with someone who is making his food safety hair net look good, and happily eating. The smell hits Dream in the face -- it's so good.

When Dream makes it to the counter, he forgets that he needs directions, hot chef hairnet, is so pretty - engaging smile, the stereotypical tattoos on his forearms, soft doe eyes -- Dream is momentarily speechless. When the chef ask him what he wants, Dream says surprise me (the same Dream who always has a plan when he's eating for his job); he gets a roguish smile and a wink,,,,, and falls a little in love.

Then he tries the food he's handed falls all the way in love.

Oh, this hit me right in the soft spot!! Absolutely love it.

I can so imagine Dream being used to those nouveau cuisine dishes where you get like, a sliver of horseradish, one grain of rice and a sauce made from gold leaf. He thinks that he likes it, that he's reasonably content. But he's never looked at one of those kind of plates and smiled. Not the way he's smiling at the loaded paper plate Hot Hair Net chef just gave him.

He sits a little way from the truck and eats, slowly, carefully. There's pilau rice, delicious curry, veggies that are clearly fresh. Its warm and filling, and Dream can't quite finish it all. But he's still smiling.

And he still doesn't know where his car is. So he goes to the counter again. The gorgeous chef seems to be packing up for the day and he positively beams at Dream. "Back already? I was hoping I'd get a chance to feed you up, but I didn't think it'd be so soon."

Dream blushes and asks for directions, and Hob says that if Dream can wait a minute, he'll walk there with him. His car is over that way too. While Hob packs up, Dream dares to ask about his ingredients, and Hob absolutely lights up while he talks about where he sources his fresh stuff, how much he values his suppliers, and how excited he is to keep building his business. He's got dreams of a restaurant someday, although he dearly loves his truck - maybe he'll do both!

By the time Hob helps him find his car, Dream is absolutely ready to give his heart and soul over on a paper plate. There are spices zinging on his tongue, and Hob has taken off his hair net to reveal an adorable, sexy little man-bun. He's got measuring spoon tattoos on his hands. Dream wants him.

He's back the next day. And the next. He's driving out of his way to get to Hob. Nothing else tastes good. And when he finally, shyly asks if Hob would like to come over for dinner sometime, Hob lights up. "It's about time you cooked for me! I'd love it. And... I'll bring dessert."

When Hob winks at Dream this time, he follows it up with a kiss on the cheek. And Dream’s not hungry anymore. He's just thirsty 😉

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“Ummm, Scott, you okay?” The lengthy form on the floor groaned in response, which sounded oddly like ‘just leave me, I welcome the void…’

Alan frowned before stepping over to his big brother’s side and crouching down beside him. “You sure?”

Scott’s eyes were closed, but his eyebrows were meeting in the middle in a grimace that matched the groan. “’m’kay, Allie. Just watching the stars.”

A blink and Alan looked up. They were out on the balcony, the sun was well up and the moon missing. It was past eight in the morning, after all. Still early for Alan, but positively daytime for Scott who was usually up before five.

Unless…

“You didn’t go to bed last night, did you.” He didn’t even bother to phrase it as a question.

Scott grunted again, opened his eyes and squinted up at Alan. “’S okay. I’m fine.” He rolled over and made to get up.

Alan grabbed his shoulder and nudged him back onto the hardwood.

“Wha-?” Dopey puzzlement was the only description.

But Alan didn’t answer, just unfolding himself and lying down beside his brother.

The sky was startlingly blue when viewed from this angle.

“Alan, what are you doing?”

“Keeping you company.”

“Why?”

“Because I happen to know that Virgil set his alarm for 8.15am this morning so he could speak personally with the supplier in California who sold us faulty parts that caused the incident with Two yesterday.”

“Oh.” A swallow. “What time is it?”

It wasn’t as if Scott couldn’t look at his watch, but he was obviously playing along.

“Eight twenty.”

“Oh.”

“Uh huh. You are toast, bro.” And lucky that Grandma and Gordon were on the mainland overnight.

“So how does you lying on the floor next to me improve the situation?”

“Solidarity. He won’t chew you out with me in the room.”

That earned a grunt.

Alan shrugged. “It will delay him at least. Let him take out his pre-coffee fury on the guy in LA. He certainly deserves it.”

“Guy’s already toast. Business will be disassembled by tomorrow.”

“What?”

“He endangered Virgil’s life. It was safety equipment. I couldn’t stand for that.”

“So, you stayed up all night?”

But whatever his brother was going to say was interrupted by footsteps. Heavy booted ones unmistakably belonging to their engineer brother.

A head of dark hair appeared in Alan’s peripheral vision.

“What’s going on?”

Alan grinned up at Virgil. Red flannel, hands on hips and a pair of eyebrows scrunched up like a cartoon car crash.

“Have you ever noticed how blue the sky is, Virgil?”

That sent an eyebrow halfway up his brother’s forehead. “Painted it enough, so yeah.”

“It is just amazing and to think that beyond it is almost black.”

Alan bit the inside of his cheek to hold back a grin at the puzzled expression on Virgil’s face. It was obvious he knew something was up, but Alan was just acting weird.

“Scott and I were having a little big bro little bro time. So, if you will excuse us…”

Virgil’s eyes narrowed at that and for a moment, Alan thought he had blown it, but his brother was so obviously not all there, he simply eyeballed Scott a second before grunting and wandering off in the direction of the kitchen.

Alan found Scott staring at him.

“What?”

But Scott just rolled his eyes and sat up with a groan.

Alan echoed him with considerably more energy. “You should go to bed.”

That earned him a grunt as Scott pushed himself to his feet.

“Or I’ll tell Virg.”

The glare that hit Alan between the eyes only proved he had scored the required point.

“Fine.”

There was further muttering but Scott poked at their father’s desk for a bit before shooting another glare at his little brother and heading off towards the elevator.

Whether or not he would end up in bed was debatable, but then Alan wasn’t going to push it. It was a miracle Scott had listened at all and it wasn’t like Alan was Virgil and could physically put his big brother to bed whether he liked it or not.

It was only after Scott left that Alan realised he hadn’t asked his brother exactly why he was on the floor in the first place.

-o-o-o-

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SOMEBODY ELSE !

— chapter 11. deja vu.

a/n — sorry neteyam girlies (im not)

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You walked out of the building, finally wearing an outfit appropriate for the weather. You pulled the hood of your jacket up, shielding your face from the wind when you noticed Ao'nung's car pull up.

The window in front of you rolled down, revealing the grinning boy. "Get in the car loser, we're going shopping."

"Since when did you know mean girls?"

"Since Tsireya was my sister," he snorted, parking the car in an empty space. "So, I figure we should probably talk about what you wanted right now?"

"Oh yeah," you cleared your throat, the joking atmosphere quickly dissipating. "It's just— me and Neteyam got into an argument yesterday? Violet told him some dumb shit, like you were using me or it was all just a bet you were going for— and I defended you and that's why me and him fought— but now I can't stop thinking about it and I feel horrible for even thinking that about you."

Ao'nung listened carefully, not once interrupting in your rambling. "Fucking hell," he mumbled, running a hand over his face. "Me and Violet dated for like— a month at best? And we weren't all that serious, okay? We were friends with benefits and she wanted more one day and I just thought, why not, you know? It's fucked up but I didn't like her all that much— and when I finally told her and broke it off she felt used and went off telling all the other girls I went for that I was doing the same exact thing to them that I did to her."

Your eyes widened at the revelation, chewing on your cheek nervously. He hadn't directly addressed your worrying, which only made you feel worse, but nevertheless you stayed silent, letting him continue.

"But I swear on my life, y/n, I'm not using you. I never was. If I'm serious about anything, it's you. I liked you from the start, and I never would've started anything if I felt anything less."

You released a breath you weren't even aware you were holding, and nodded happily. "That's uh— good to know." You grinned, trying to hide the blush painting your cheeks when you met his smug eyes.

Yet the more you thought about it, the more the guilt weighed you down. Ao'nung was so patient, so understanding, how were you not ready? You still somehow had feelings for a man who hurt you over and over again (granted unknowingly) and you still couldn't move on?

Noticing your silence, Ao'nung placed a hand over yours. "Everything ok?"

Sighing, you softly intertwined your fingers together with his. "I feel horrible," you mumbled quietly, causing him to dip his head closer to your face. "I mean, you're just so- so understanding? You're so patient, you stick around when I tell you I'm not ready, and you don't get mad when I accuse you of really stupid things, and I just get why you're waiting on me when you could be with another girl who's ready now."

"Y/n," he cooed, his hand gently grabbing you by your chin to look up at him. "I wait for you because I want to. You're not horrible to me, I love your company, and you're still getting over a breakup. Knowing you like me back is enough for me."

His words of reassurance did little to ease your guilt, but you nodded anyways. "Yeah, yeah you're right. Sorry."

"Don't be sorry," he smiled, pressing a loving kiss to your knuckles. "Now let's go get some coffee, mkay? There's no way you had time to get it before I picked you up, you're in a fight with your coffee supplier."

"Ugh, don't remind me." You groaned, bringing your legs close to your chest, almost resembling a ball and resting your head on Ao'nungs arm as he pulled out from the parking lot, going to the cafe.

As you guys walked into the cafe, you'd finally given yourself a break, trying to forget about your worries and the fight from yesterday.

All of that went out the window when you saw Neteyam animatedly talking to Violet inside.

And it reminded you of a time you knew all too well.

FUN FACTS !

— neteyam and y/n would sit at the same booth everytime they went to the cafe and neteyam's been sitting with violet there the past couple times

— ao'nung convinced y/n to get his drink order this time and she hated it

— violet saw y/n and ao'nung but neteyam didn't

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a/n — lowk end is cringe bUT CLIFFHANGER MWUAHAHA

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Lovette quotes!!!

Template by the wonderful @milkybonezz

**HIT- STINKBOMB**

•“Ew! Sharing a bathroom with Seth is bad enough!”

•“I just washed this uniform!!”

**HIT- EGG**

•“ Do I look like a chicken?! Don’t answer that.”

•”You’re dead!”

**JIMMY IN GIRLS DORM**

•”Not another panty stealer..”

•”You wish you were a girl!”

**INSULT**

•“I’ve wiped my ass with better.”

•“You think you’re sooo great huh?!”

**INSULT- JOCKS**

•”Is that smell from you or your unwashed jockstrap?!”

•”I WILL TAKE AWAY YOUR FUNDING!”

•”Don’t you have a circle jerk to attend?!”

** INSULT- GREASERS**

•”Your hair is insulting enough.”

•”1950s called!”

•”Cuck.” (For Johnny only)

** INSULT-PREPS**

•”DADDYS MONEY!”

•”All that money and you’re still ugly.”

** INSULT- NERDS**

(Cannot physically insult them without feeling bad)

**INSULT- BULLIES**

“Is this big attitude compensating for something else?”

“IM GOING TO BREAK YOU.”

**NEGOTIATING**

“Touch me I report you to my uncle.”

“I will raise my prices Jimmy! So help me!!”

**SWIRLY**

“*gag* still tastes better then Edna’s food…”

“THIS TOOK FOREVER TO BLOW DRY!!”

**FRIENDLY FIRE**

•”Wrong idiot,idiot!”

•”Get your eyes checked.”

**FIRE ALARM**

“I need to put a lock on that.”

**TATTLING**

“Seriously? You got caught by me? How pathetic.”

“I’d say for the right price I could ignore this but…”

**WRONG WAY**

“TURN AROUND!!!”

“HAHA! Couldn’t be me.”

**FOOD FIGHT**

“MY UNIFORM! I ONLY GET TWO YOU KNOW?!”

“I’m giving detention to whoever hits me!”

**GREETINGS**

“My favorite customer!”

“Need something?”

“I got deals you won’t get elsewhere! Just don’t tell my uncle.”

**GOODBYES**

“Pleasure doing business with you” “Yeah yeah here’s your pay.”

“Duty calls”

**COMPLIMENTS- CLOTHING**

“Huh, I actually like that shirt”

**COMPLIMENTS- HAIR**

“Oh! I just wanna run my fingers through it!”

**COMPLIMENTS- TATTOOS**

“Sick! I have one too.”

**INSULTS-CLOTHING**

“Are you a bully now? Dont make me rip that shit off you.”

**INSULTS- HAIR**

“A monkey could do a better job then where you went.”

**INSULTS- TATTOOS**

“That’s against school code!”

**CHASING**

“YOUR DEAD HOPKINS!”

“You shouldn’t have messed with me!!”

**OUT OF BREATH**

“*pant* I need to stop my midnight snacks..” “You win this time!”

**HIT**

“OW! These braces cost more than your shitty life!”

“Watch the hair!”

**KNOCKOUT**

“Ugh…nap…”

“ZZZ…unicorns and puppy’s…”

**LOW BLOW**

“Huh?!”

“OW! Wrong prefect!!”

**SPITTING**

“Choke on it next time.”

**RATS**

“Hey it kind of looks like derby.”

**IDLE DIALOGUE/ CONVERSATIONS**

“Last night I caught Seth dancing in the bathroom while singing dancing queen. I love free blackmail”

“Sometimes I miss the preps. Especially tad. Don’t tel him I said that though.lll never live it down.”

“Vance and me spray painted Crablesnitches car. You should have seen his face!”

“My supplier is running late again. That asshole better give me a discount for the inconvenience.”

**BUMPED- PREP**

“I told you to stay away.”

** BUMPED- GREASER**

“All that grease in your hair made you slip right off me.”

**BUMPED- NERD**

“Eyes up four eyes.”

**BUMPED- BULLY**

“Do that again and I’m kicking your ass.”

** BUMPED- JOCK**

“Watch it meat head!”

**BUMPED- TOWNIE**

“Hope you didn’t give me anything junkie.”

**GROOMING/MIRROR**

“Mirror mirror on the wall..”

“Hello beautiful!”

**FREAK SHOW/CARNIVAL**

“I wonder if I could sell Trent to here..”

**WATCHING FIGHT**

“I should stop this but I’m off duty.”

**INSULT- GRAFFITI**

“If you’re going to insult me can you make it at least creative?”

**WHINE**

“I should drop out.. my feet hurt.”

**COMPLAINTS**

“Everyone needs to be locked in a cage.”

**PAYBACK**

“Oops! Did I do that?”

**ERRAND**

“Give these papers to Seth.”

“I don’t feel like doing my job. Mind stopping that fight for me?”

THANK YOU AGAIN FOR THE TEMPLATE I HAD FUN MAKING THESE!!

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Tips for Choosing the Right Paint for Your Industrial Application

You have to agree that Industrial paint is not exactly the most exciting topic, right? But trust us, choosing the wrong one can be a real drag (and a wallet waste!). Selecting the right paint for your workshop, factory, or wherever your industrial magic happens can leave you scratching your head, as there are many options out there. But don’t stress. This blog is your one-stop shop for picking the perfect paint for your industrial needs.

We'll keep it simple: no fancy science talk, just real information to help your next paint job become a tough-as-nails champion. So, ditch the stress and grab a wrench or a paintbrush, whatever works, because we're about to make you an industrial paint pro.

Types of Industrial Paints

Now, let's explore some common industrial paint types and their strengths, highlighting some Aussie-made options:

Epoxy Paints

Renowned for their durability, epoxy paints are as resilient as a kangaroo's pouch! They excel in providing chemical resistance, making them ideal for withstanding harsh industrial environments.

Polyurethane Paints

With a glossy finish akin to a magpie's back, polyurethane paints offer exceptional weather resistance, perfect for Australia's unpredictable seasons. Opt for Australian-made polyurethanes specifically tailored to our climate for optimal performance.

Acrylic Paints

Drying faster than a cockroach at a barbecue, acrylic paints offer an eco-friendly option favoured by sustainability advocates. Some Australian brands offer high-performance acrylics specifically formulated for industrial applications.

Alkyd Paints

As sturdy as a billygoat, alkyd paints are both affordable and reliable, suitable for a wide range of industrial uses.

Heat-Resistant Paints

Designed to withstand high temperatures like a true Aussie tradie, heat-resistant paints are essential for industrial ovens or exhaust systems. Look for Australian-made options specifically engineered for such demanding conditions.

Understanding Your Needs

When it comes to selecting the right industrial paint for your needs, there are several key factors you'll want to consider. Let's break them down:

Surface Material

Are you painting metal, concrete, wood, or another surface type? Each material may require a different type of paint for optimal adhesion and durability.

For example, metal surfaces may benefit from paints specifically formulated to prevent rust and corrosion, while concrete surfaces may require paints with superior adhesion properties to ensure long-lasting coverage.

Environmental Conditions

In Australia, we experience a wide range of weather conditions, from scorching sun to hammering rain and even the occasional rogue emu encounter. It's important to choose a paint that can withstand these harsh elements without fading or deteriorating. Look for paints with UV resistance to prevent colour fading due to prolonged sun exposure, as well as water-resistant properties to repel moisture and prevent water damage.

Local Regulations

We've got to play by the rules and comply with Aussie safety standards, especially when it comes to volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Look for paints that meet or exceed these regulations to ensure the safety of your workspace and the environment. Additionally, consider choosing low-VOC or zero-VOC paints to minimise harmful emissions and promote air quality in your facility.

Desired Finish

Do you prefer a glossy finish for that dazzling shine, or are you going for a more low-key vibe with a matte finish? The choice of finish can impact the overall look and feel of your project, so consider your aesthetic preferences carefully. In addition to gloss and matte finishes, you may also have options like satin, semi-gloss, or high-gloss finishes to choose from, each offering its own unique appearance and texture.

Functionality

Our salty coastal air and rugged outback terrain can take a toll on paint surfaces. Opt for paints with corrosion resistance to combat the corrosive effects of saltwater and abrasion resistance to withstand the grit and gravel of the outback.

Additional Considerations

Application Method Matters

Spraying, brushing, or rolling? The weather plays a role here. Need that paint to dry quickly when the humidity hits, like a Boxing Day sale? Choose a fast-drying option suitable for use with a spray gun or paint roller (available at S&S Industries!).

Safety Precautions are Must

Solvent content, VOC levels, and proper ventilation are essential. We gotta keep our workplaces safe as a fair dinkum Aussie shed. Paint Supplier Industries also offers a range of solvent recycling machines to help you minimise waste and maintain a safe environment.

Maintenance is Important

Consider factors like dust storms or sea spray affecting your equipment. How often will you need to clean or repaint? While paint Industries offer top-quality paints, some applications may require more frequent cleaning. To keep your spraying equipment in top condition, you can get gun wash machines.

Don’t Forget Cost Factors

Don't be a drongo! High-quality paints save you money in the long run by lasting longer in our harsh conditions. While the initial price might be higher, you'll spend less on repainting down the track.

S&S Industries’s Top-Tier Paint Brand Partners

S&S Industries proudly partners with top-tier paint brands to deliver quality products and exceptional results. Here's a quick look at some of our esteemed partners:

Partnering with these industry leaders allows us to offer you the best in automotive and industrial paints.

Takeaway

Choosing the right industrial paint in Australia doesn't have to be a head-scratcher. By considering these factors and the unique strengths of paints, you can ensure your equipment looks tops and functions flawlessly for years to come.

So don't let your paint job be a bottler. Contact S&S Industries today for a free consultation or browse our extensive range of industrial paints. We've got the right gear for the job so you can get back to what matters most – your business! We also offer car paint suppliers for any touch-up needs on your work vehicles.

Originally Published At:- https://www.ssindustries.com.au/news/tips-for-choosing-the-right-paint-for-your-industrial-application/

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Driving Excellence: The Unmatched Quality of Automotive Paint Supplies

In the vast and dynamic landscape of the automotive industry, where innovation meets craftsmanship, one company stands out for its commitment to excellence - Automotive Paint Supplies. Renowned for providing top-tier automotive painting solutions, this company has become a trusted partner for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Automotive Paint Supplies has carved a niche for itself in the market by consistently delivering high-quality paint products tailored to meet the diverse needs of the automotive sector. With a rich history spanning over two decades, the company has evolved to become a symbol of reliability and precision in the realm of automotive finishing.

At the heart of Automotive Paint Supplies' success lies a dedication to research and development. The company has invested significantly in staying at the forefront of technological advancements in paint formulations. This commitment is reflected in the extensive range of cutting-edge products designed to enhance the aesthetics and durability of automotive finishes.

One of the key strengths of Automotive Paint Supplies is its comprehensive product line. From primers to clear coats, the company offers a complete spectrum of paint solutions that cater to every stage of the painting process. Whether it's a minor touch-up or a full-body repaint, Automotive Paint Supplies has the right product to ensure a flawless finish.

Quality assurance is a paramount consideration for Automotive Paint Supplies. The company adheres to stringent quality control measures at every stage of production. Raw materials are carefully sourced, and manufacturing processes are closely monitored to guarantee consistency and adherence to industry standards. This unwavering commitment to quality has earned Automotive Paint Supplies the trust of automotive professionals who demand nothing but the best for their clients.

In addition to its commitment to quality, Automotive Paint Supplies places a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability. The automotive industry is increasingly recognizing the importance of eco-friendly practices, and Automotive Paint Supplies is at the forefront of this movement. The company invests in environmentally friendly formulations and production methods, minimizing its carbon footprint without compromising on performance.

One of the standout products from Automotive Paint Supplies is its advanced waterborne paint technology. This innovative solution not only meets stringent environmental regulations but also provides superior color matching and durability. As the automotive industry transitions towards greener practices, Automotive Paint Supplies is well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

Customer satisfaction is a core value for Automotive Paint Supplies. The company understands that each customer has unique requirements, and its dedicated team of experts is committed to providing personalized solutions. Whether it's a small repair shop or a large-scale manufacturing facility, Automotive Paint Supplies takes pride in being a reliable partner that understands and addresses the specific needs of its diverse clientele.

The company's commitment to customer satisfaction is further exemplified through its comprehensive support services. Automotive Paint Supplies offers training programs and technical assistance to ensure that its customers are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve optimal results. This customer-centric approach has not only fostered loyalty but has also contributed to the overall success and reputation of Automotive Paint Supplies in the industry.

As the automotive industry continues to evolve, so does Automotive Paint Supplies. The company remains at the forefront of innovation, constantly exploring new technologies and formulations to stay ahead of the curve. In an era where precision and efficiency are paramount, Automotive Paint Supplies remains a driving force, empowering automotive professionals with the tools they need to achieve perfection in every paint job.

In conclusion, Automotive Paint Supplies has earned its place as a leader in the automotive painting industry through its unwavering commitment to excellence, quality, and innovation. With a diverse range of high-performance products, a focus on environmental sustainability, and a dedication to customer satisfaction, the company continues to set the standard for automotive paint supplies. In the world of automotive finishing, Automotive Paint Supplies is not just a supplier; it's a trusted partner on the journey to perfection.

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Choosing the Best Automotive Thinner Supplier in Saudi Arabia: Why Colors Stands Out

In the dynamic world of automotive refinishing, the quality of materials used plays a pivotal role in ensuring superior outcomes. Among these materials, automotive thinners are important, impacting the final appearance, durability, and efficiency of paint applications. In Saudi Arabia, one supplier consistently stands out for its exceptional quality and reliability: Colors.

The Role of Automotive Thinners in Refinishing

Automotive thinners are essential solvents used to reduce the viscosity of paint for smoother application. They also assist in cleaning equipment and surfaces, ensuring optimal adhesion and finish. Given the harsh climatic conditions in Saudi Arabia, the performance of automotive thinners must be impeccable to withstand extreme temperatures and maintain the aesthetic and functional qualities of vehicles.

Why Choose Colors for Automotive Thinners?

Colors has established itself as a leading supplier of automotive thinners in Saudi Arabia, thanks to several key attributes that set it apart from the competition.

1. Uncompromised Quality

Quality is the cornerstone of Colors' product offerings. The company sources high-grade raw materials and employs stringent quality control measures throughout the production process. This ensures that the automotive thinners provided by Colors are consistent, reliable, and effective, meeting the rigorous demands of the automotive industry.

2. Comprehensive Product Range

Colors offers a diverse range of automotive thinners tailored to various applications and requirements. Whether for general paint thinning, specialty coatings, or cleaning purposes, Colors has the right product to meet specific needs. This versatility makes Colors a one-stop solution for automotive refinishing professionals in Saudi Arabia.

3. Expertise and Innovation

With years of experience in the industry, Colors brings a wealth of expertise to its product development. The company continually invests in research and innovation to stay ahead of market trends and technological advancements. This commitment to innovation ensures that Colors' automotive thinners are not only effective but also environmentally friendly and compliant with the latest industry standards.

4. Customer-Centric Approach

Colors prides itself on its customer-centric philosophy. The company understands that each client has unique needs and challenges, and it strives to provide tailored solutions and exceptional support. From technical assistance to prompt delivery services, Colors ensures a seamless experience for its customers, fostering long-term relationships and trust.

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[butacrusader]

Not Like Us but F1 (Too lazy to fix it (and by "it" I mean the flow by "What the FIA for?"))

(I see bad drivers.)

Red Bull on the beat bro, Nick De Vries any bad driver he a free pole, Man down call a safety car tell him pit bro, Nail a coupe to the Ring he slide around like Mazepin.

Whats up with these loaded ass fellas tryna see F1, the FIA can hate me so fuck 'em all and their relations, How many spots you really got I mean there's too little options, I'm finna pass on this race I'm Haikkonen!

Punt him out of T1 with the stewards watching. Sometimes you gotta pop out and show drivers, Certified super license I'm the one that up the points with him, Chase him down, whole time I know he got that KERS on him, flexi-wing, exploit rules, get penalties on him. Say Lando, I hear you like to run, You better never go to FP1, To any team that talk to him and they in love? Just make sure you hide the barriers from him, They tell me Oscar the only one that get your hand-me-downs, Sitting at the Quali messing with his car now, Downforce got a weird case why is less around? Certified racecar driver? Certified college grad.

Box box box box box, stewards fuck 'em up Box box box box box, ima win the cup Why you driving like a Gran' ain't you tired? Tryna keep pole and he'll probably retireeeeeee

You think the grid gonna let you keep first fella? I think Miami's gonna be your last point fella. Did Oscar wreck? I dunno why you still defending What is the paint job, chrome users and labor workers. Go. The Youtubers not dumb, shape the season how you want, McLaren they're not slow. Design bans are still deep, I can go further I promise, ain't there somethin? F-Duct was a fuck up ain't you Monaco most wanted?

Ain't no brit boy you rich boy go to a Hilton or somethin, Since 2016 I had stewards cryin, You drivers needa get a wake-up, be flipped over your halo, What the FIA for, Failing Idiots Associated? Drivers better straighten they posture, Got famous all up in kartin' Fuck a clip on that YouTube yall drive around get passed n'

Fucked the double stack pit stop that's alright n' Then his engineer missing like he went out and hidin' I'm glad Daniel left yall didn't deserve him neither From Alonso down to Senna y'better not speak on your street cars Drivers gonna need replacements Lando's finally not fast He has to get some handouts just so his points last I drive with a tractor on another level of skill, Is Ben Sulaem crying? I bet he is still.

Put the wrong strat on me ima get them dropped, Screeching slurs as I slide past the curb, How many wins do I really have, concur? 1-2-3-4-5 times 12, Drivers be a lie they just rich ass mofos, Freaky ass drivers gotta keep to themselves Roll his ass over like a freshie from karts Podium's a must, we back up, we on top ay

They aren't us They aren't us They aren't us They aren't us They aren't us They aren't us

Once upon a time all of us was in karts, Alonso still doubled down calling us some farts An' Indy was the fast place testing tires and wings Bare with me for a second lemme tell yall somethin' Ol' Bridgestone was using NASCAR to test their compounds Fast forward 2024 now we got just one supplier You run to the airfield when you need to do some testing, No you not a human you're a fukin' robot driver.

You called Sainz when you couldn't get no points (ay) Fernando helped you get your XP up Mclaren gave you false grid cred Malaysia made you feel like a king in your head What? Pole meant you could win from your side. Your Insta said you good but they lied You run to your fanpage when you need some validation no you not a contender you're a fucking pretty man there.

The family matter and the truth of the matter it was luck's turn to show yall the loser.

He not a man, not a man, not a man Not a man, not a man, not a Terrible driver he can't even keep pole Terrible driver he can't even keep pole Hey hey hey hey hide the barriers Hey hey hey hey hide the barriers

Lemme hear you say "L. NoWin!" (L. NoWin!") Lemme hear you say "L. NoWin!" (L. NoWin!") Then look that way, then look this way Then look that way, then look this way.

Are you my fan? Are we cheerin? Then look that way, then look this way Look that way, look this way.

[hiomaiks]

Custom HIOMAIKA(+Dex)

After months of getting stuff they're finally done! Got some nendo parts along with YMY dolls to make them real.

Before anything was done and Maika had her final clothes:

After the paint was done and Maika got her clothes:

To be honest I barely had to do much stuff in terms of applying epoxy over to make things or sand areas.

They still are far away from being perfect since they could have had way more sanding for a better cleaner look and the colors could have been better if I didn't try to keep touching them while they dried orz

Still, this is good enought to me!

Edit: huge thanks to @/chorva_art on twitter for recommending materials and possible faces that could be used for Maika I watched some videos of customs but if she didn't tell me materials or what could be used to do this stuff idk if I'd have gone through it at all lol

Materials used for the extra parts:

Tamiya Epoxy Putty (Smooth Surface), the one that takes 12 hours to dry;

Sanding Paper that I didn't use as much as I should;

Tamiya Primer;

Tamiya LP-43 (pearl white), LP-52 (clear red), LP-8 (pure yellow), LP-10 (thinner) and LP-65(rubber black);

Acrilex Thinner since i ran out of the Tamiya after making a mistake and using thinner without paint;

Acrilex Fixative Varnish (spray and liquid);

Super Glue;

Mini Oxygen Injector ForeverLily.

The colors weren't the best for painting hair since they are kinda better for cars in the case of LP-52 and LP-43, so any weird thing is due to that. However the effect that LP-43 and LP-65 gave when mixed for Dex's gray hair did have a nice result.

I also ended up breaking the mini oxygen injector's paint/liquid supplier because i dropped it twice in different days so this post will be a warning tale 😔

Hair styles used:

Maika: Nendoroid Doll Alice for the front and Eris Boreas for the back

Hio: Rider/Ozymandias

Dex: Luo Tianyi this wasn't on purpose at all I swear

MAIKA's clothes progress

Maika had parts of her clothes custom made by a relative since her outfit wasn't as simple to get by purchase only unlike the other two.

Dex and Hio's outfits can still get some accessories for a complete version compared to how they are at the moment aside their coats.

This relative can't draw so I had to help by drawing a reference and staying with them while they sewed to make sure it was what I had in mind for this.

Because of that it took quite a while since they kept remaking stuff until it got done in a way they liked and we could only do it once in a while. For the early photos the glovelettes were pretty much not used since we were still figuring out how that would work 😅

Maika's clothes have small snap fasteners to close them.

And here's final look for Maika's clothes:

How steps went by during these past few months:

Getting the hair parts → start sanding them → finishing Maika clothes → starting applying epoxy and adjusting more with sanding → priming → painting → varnish

Hair progress

Maika had to get her hair roll and some patching up to hide the headband of the back hair.

As for Hio he only missed his side hair and the slightly long hair on the side.

This is one of the areas that I didn't sand as much as possible so it could have been better, but since it barely shows up it didn't make a big difference.

His "long" hair part fell down so super glue was used to put it back in place. During the painting process his side hair also fell so, once again, super glue saved the day.

Meanwhile Dex had some big holes to cover, he was the first one to be "completed" from the first day since the main issue that had to be done was the easiest to fix compared to Maika's hairband and Hio's side hair.

These holes were what gave away that this was Tianyi's hair since either it was some long hair part that were attached to it or twin tails, which was the keyword used to figure out who was the hair donor 😅

There also were some holes in the back of the head so these helped a lot to make sure that it really was her.

Applying primer was ok without many issues ignoring that I didn't want to sand more, the biggest issues happened over the painting.

From the get go Dex was the only one who worked, I made some mistakes and wasted thinner thinking that I had it mixed with paint while it wasn't so he was the only one that didn't have any major issues during the first day of painting to the point that I went ahead an applied some varnishing. 🤡

Dex came out pretty ok, had to do some fixing with a brush and even after that paint more since I tested how he looked closed and he wasn't 100% dry yet so his head pieces almost got stuck together.

For the second and third day Hio and Maika's hairstyles got done with the oxygen injector becoming unable to use since each day I broke one of the liquid suppliers RIP. Fortunately on the last day it happened after Maika was done.

After this the spray varnish was applied and they were left to dry a bit. Fortunately everything was already sort of done so I didn't have much else to do...

Until I accidentally scratched Hio's head on the front and his front bangs ended up with a hole in it 💀 I tried to patch it up with oil pastels when liquid varnish was applied so it's not 100% noticiable as it was before it.

The liquid varnish was just to make sure that the heads wouldn't be sticky as some model kit and miniature painters/reviewers on BR YT and blogs mentioned Acrilex's pray varnish could leave stuff sticky due to temperature and other things, so that was what had to be fixed for the last stage.

And with that, here's the final result:

I'm pretty happy with how their hair came out. Maika's head is pretty easy to remove while the other two are hard to insert and remove, need to be really careful to not mess up anything while doing it.

Before finishing the post, here are a few notes for the hair styles and the doll bodies used:

Dex

Somehow was the easiest to get between the 3;

His main issue was actually the liquid varnishing that probably was way too much so it looks like he got glue on his hair, which I'm going to try to avoid touching as much as possible to not make it even worser;

Maika

Maybe applied way too much white paint after some mistakes that made me waste thinner;

Red hair is pretty dark compared to the photos. It's pretty close to the red of Sylvanian Families Cruising Car that I used as reference for this chibi art, so at least it's a really pretty kind of red;

Hio

His hair went from yellow to a more dark orange tone to this in the final result. It's far from his original hair color, however this is good since I couldn't really picture him with a super light blonde color nor did I want to make him closer to the original;

Actually the hardest hair in terms of applying epoxy putty since his side bangs had to be made.

YMY body:

The ver. 1 YMY has more knee articulation compared to the ver. 2. Both Hio and Maika use the second version and they can't sit on top of their knees like Dex. For an easy example it's like how Body-kun has knee articulation while Body-chan does not have that;

Ver. 2 has hands for both sides of the body while the ver. 1 only came with right hand for different hand types. Ver. 2 also got two chests that you can exchange (the one it came with and the alternate version);

Different stands. Ver. 1 has one similar to doll stands (straight stand, doesn't have articulation) while ver. 2 is more similar to nendoroid stands (3 articulation points). You can see them properly on the photos that came before these notes.

And here's a before and after the epoxy and paints were applied:

If you managed to get to the end of this post, I hope you liked it!

This took around 5 months to finish since parts started getting delivered, doing epoxy and painting took less time because a few things got done until 2 months ago. It was done for real 29/08/2013.

If someone with more patience than me does this they for sure can get better results than what I got so may this post help anyone who wants to have their own customs, if that's possible.

Also so sorry for the text and language mistakes, I tried to make some revisions to the first draft and make things a bit easier to understand as I edited this. English isn't my mother language either so hopefully this is all OK as it is. 😅

The doll seat they're using is a Calico Critters/Sylvanian Families one, in terms of seats their items work pretty well for this. A smaller doll type like nendoll probably will work a bit better, even if a bit big for other types of furniture (still not as big as this one).

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[tiredlaoshi]

Strawberry Short Cake

Today is easily one of the most awful days Lan Zhan has had since he started working for his family’s company. One particular supplier, named Yao Chemicals, is causing delays with their production, asking for a raise in payment than what they signed in the contract. Ouyang Logistics had canceled their shipping in the name of maintenance. Why did they not inform them ahead of time? Lan Zhan does not want to find out but knows that he should.

As the Vice-President of the family-owned company, Lan Zhan is always on top of things. Thankfully, he has a diligent Operations General Manager who is willing to share the stress and burden of their work. He should give Lou Qinyang an extra bonus and longer vacation time next year. A ship cruise does not sound bad, it could also be her late honeymoon with her wife.

The clock hits eight, everyone has already left the company building since six saves for him, the maintenance, and the security. Lan Zhan loosened his necktie and opened two top buttons of his dress shirt. He should head home, too, it’s closing his usual bedtime and today’s stress must be at least washed away.

On the drive home, he rounded a corner and saw a cafe. It looks warm and cozy from its windows. The cafe has a combined rustic and bookish vibe in its interior design visible through its clear windows. There are only two tables occupied, a bonus that it is not crowded considering that it is near a business district.

Lan Zhan parked his car on the curbside and walked to the cafe. He surveyed the menu before going up to the counter manned by a timid-looking barista. “Hi, my name is Wen Ning. Welcome to Dafen Cafe! What can I get you tonight?” The barista, Wen Ning, said.

“Hi. I’d have your Lavender Mint Tea. 50% sugar, please. Lukewarm temperature.” Don’t judge him, okay? Usually, Lan Zhan would drink his tea without any confectionery but this day was really a challenging one. He deserves some sweetness.

“Lavender Mint with 50% sugar. Lukewarm. Got that. Anything else? We have bread and pastries, too. If I could offer you some?”

Lan Zhan regarded the display shelf. The croissant does not look bad, it looks buttery and flaky. Maybe if he is having breakfast, he would get it, some other time maybe. The chocolate truffle cake and carrot cake also look heavenly. And there’s red velvet and sans rival, too. Too many choices!

“Mm. What can you recommend?” He asked Wen Ning instead because he was really having a hard time choosing. And he feels like the barista had been waiting for him for all eternity. It is best to finish their business now.

“Oh. oh… my recommendation. Uhm, I’d recommend the chocolate decadence cake if you like sweet stuff. But, if you are into fruity flavor, our strawberry shortcake is our best seller.”

“Mm. then I’d take that—” But before Wen Ning could confirm his order, the bells on the cafe door chimed. A loud voice and a whirlwind of a man also came into view.

“Wen Ning! I hope you saved me some of that strawberry shortcake because I really, really, really need it now!” The newcomer seems to be a regular if he is addressing the barista by his personal name. Lan Zhan could not help but take in the man’s features.

Tall and slender frame with a cinched waist. Wide childbearing hips partnered with the most plump-looking ass. Is it even possible for a man to look this breedable, Lan Zhan thinks? Maybe he could do research on that. His cropped pullover shirt slipped on one side showing his clear and smooth skin and deep collarbones. He is also wearing a paint-stained black sweatpants that perfectly highlights the delicious curves of his round ass. Long dark wavy hair tried in a messy bun. His face is sharp, yet he radiates softness with his tantalizing mercurial eyes. Lan Zhan is not sure if it is just the cafe’s warm lights reflecting on the man’s eyes that give him that impression but he is captivated nonetheless.

Lan Zhan shook his head a little, hoping to clear his mind of the shameless and unspeakable things it was conjuring at the moment. These thoughts are nowhere near appropriate, especially since it involves a total stranger. He did not notice that the stranger was already standing close to him at the counter.

“Hi, Ying-ge. Rough day? Sorry but the order for the last slice of the strawberry shortcake is already placed. I’ll make sure to save some for you tomorrow.” Wen Ning said to the man, Ying , and the man deflated. Lan Zhan did not know people could deflate, but he is seeing it now.

His beautiful pinkish lips pout on that reply, and Lan Zhan had made a creed to wipe that out of the man’s lips. A kiss would be a good way to erase the pout but would that not be too straightforward? Maybe he could start with something wholesome.

So, instead of jumping the man for a kiss, Lan Zhan said, “You should take it.” Well, he really likes to do the kissing, but he needs to be polite. His uncle had spent his prime teaching and instilling morals and ethics in him and his brother, which cannot go to waste. Maybe he would ask for the man’s name and his number, but that would be another challenge he would have to figure out. He hoped the other man would not decline the cake and give at least his name.

The other man turned to face him and gave him a blinding smile, “No, take it. It's yours, you could have it. Besides, you placed the order before I came in. Although, I think you just went ahead of me by 13 milliseconds. Not that I actually counted, but you know what I mean.” The other man said with a shrug. Truth be told, Lan Zhan does not actually think he should have the cake just because he finished speaking first. But whatever.

“No. You take it. I work nearby. I could get my fill tomorrow.”

“No. You want it now. It's yours—”

“Uhm. If none of you want to take the last slice, maybe you could just share with one another?” Lan Zhan perked up with the suggestion. Wen Ning, oh bless his soul! 

Ying’s face blushed a bright shade of red at that and averted his eyes from Lan Zhan to face the counter and pointed an accusatory finger at the barista. “Ning-di?! Are you trying to sell me? No… your poor gege could not take this—”

“I’m sorry. If you are uncomfortable with his suggestion, I will leave. I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable—” Lan Zhan interrupted Ying’s speech and pushed down his earlier hopes. It is stupid to think someone would want to share a cake with him. Everyone avoids him like the plague, he is used to that, but this actually hurts more than he expected.

With a gasp, the other man faced him with serious face yet mischievous eyes, “Ahhh, No! You did not make me uncomfortable, silly! I’m just really like this—” He then turned to Wen Ning again and gestured for him to finish the order. “We'll take it! How about giving us two spoons? And please add mixed berries smoothie for me, too.”

Before Ying could pull out his wallet, Lan Zhan had already handed Wen Ning his card. “Such a generous gege! Tell me how much my share is later so I can pay you!” Ying said with a cheery tone. 

“No need. It’s on me. Let’s find a seat.” He really, really, really needs to find a seat now or else his legs will collapse. He does not know how managed to do it, but he did it. He has a date with the most beautiful person he has seen! Calling their first meeting a date might be a stretch but isn’t this how dates are?

“I’ll serve you your drinks later. Here’s the cake and your spoons. Enjoy your—” Lan Zhan is sure Wen Ning would say the word “date,” but Ying had cut him off with a thank you. He picked up the tray with both of his hands. Ying hooked his arms on his right arm and led him to a well-lit table with couches beside the window. He almost dropped the tray. Wasting the cake would be a shame.

Of course, as a gentleman, Lan Zhan waited for the other man to take a sit first. He set the cake and the forks down on the table, then placed the tray on the table next to theirs. 

“Sit.”

“ Yes! Right! Sit!” The man gave a small chuckle before taking his place. 

“We should take a seat—”

“We are already seated…” Another breathless chuckle came out of the man’s pretty mouth.

Before they could continue, Wen Ning came to their place to deliver their drinks. The other man eagerly sipped his smoothie, a white line of foam stained his upper lips. Lan Zhan is tempted to swipe his tongue on that to remove it. Before he knew it, he was already reaching for the other man and wiping it using his thumb. He thought he was possessed. He did not stop using his thumb to wipe the foam off but also sucked his thumb after.

The other man flushed at his actions and stared at him with parted lips. “Lan Zhan.” Introducing himself hopefully would salvage this not date . He could only hope he had not spoiled the mood yet.

“Lan Zhan. Lan Zhan. Lan Zhan ah—” his name sounded heaven from the other man’s mouth. He wants to hear him say his name again and again. Everyday. Until the moment he breathed his last breath. That’s a dream. “Yes, yes, your name is Lan Zhan!”

“ Yours?”

“Huh? Yours? Yes, yours! I mean—”

“Your name?” 

“Ha? Yes, right, yes, my name. What's my name?”

“ ....” There was a pregnant pause between them before the other man erupted into melodious laughter. His smile is beautiful, but his laughter sounds like heavenly fairies singing. He wants to hear more of that.

“Why am I asking you for my name? Silly! I'm Wei Ying!” He would cherish that name forever. He is already thinking of what to write in his wedding vows. A spring wedding sounds good. He should start looking for an events coordinator to set up the wedding.

“So, Lan-gege…”

“Er— I have an older brother.” Wei Ying’s eyes seemed to be delighted at that. Lan Zhan really hopes he is doing this right. He does not have much experience with dating. Actually, he has never been on a date before. The closest he had on a date was third-wheeling his brother on his dates with Nie Mingjue.

Right, he could use his observations from their dates to his advantage now. Hmmm, what does Nie Mingjue does to impress his brother? He had already paid for their snacks. What else? Movie tickets? Maybe they could catch the last full show. Flowers. Yes, flowers! Nie Mingjue always had flowers to give to Lan Xichen during their dates.  But shouldn’t the flowers come first before the food? Maybe he could sneak a quick message to Nie Mingjue to ask him for advice.

A small cough from in front of him called his attention back to his companion. He can’t help but stare at his pretty face and kind smile. “Uhm. Sorry. I’m not used to going on dates—” Oh no, he’s ruined it. This is not a date! How could he forget they were total strangers five minutes ago?

“So, is that what this is, Lan-er-gege? A date? You’re so straightforward! I didn’t take you for a flirt!” Lan Zhan hoped Wei Ying did not notice his ears blushing from his teasing. “Oh, hahaha. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to tease you too much! That would be rude of me!”

“I’m sorry, too. I did not mean to be presumptuous.”

“Nah. Nah. Nah. None of that! Well, we might have been total strangers earlier, but we could turn this into a date. Only if you want, tho! I will not force you into it!” And yes! Lan Zhan totally wants this to be a date badly.

“Only if Wei Ying also wants this to be our date.”

“So smooth, er-gege! Yes, I would love this to be our first date!”

And with that, they had their first date. He learned that Wei Ying is a freelance artist currently working on his main canvas for his first solo exhibit. He showed him samples from his portfolio, and everything was great. Wei Ying asked him if he could be his muse for his painting. Of course, Lan Zhan naturally agreed. Maybe he could also ask Lan Huan and Nie Mingjue to come and see Wei Ying’s exhibit.

Nie Mingjue’s brother, Nie Huiasang, has a wide reach. It would do Wei Ying great if his works were recognized by those who have an eye for great talent. Wei Ying is nervous about his first solo exhibit flopping, and he already had encountered difficulties. A little exposure would bolster Wei Ying’s name in the industry. Wei Ying deserves only the best and Lan Zhan would happily help boost his career.

He also learned that Wei Ying volunteers as an art therapy teacher for troubled kids in care shelters. He should find a way how to make the care shelter part of Lan Corp.’s philanthropic responsibility. Wei Ying is doing great service to their community and society, it is only right to support him. If he was captivated by Wei Ying’s appearance earlier, now, he knows he is the one. His soulmate.

The shared piece of strawberry shortcake tasted sweeter with they both eating it. The stress of the day was washed away by the lavender mint tea and Wei Ying’s presence. They left before Wen Ning closed the cafe for the day. By midnight, they had their first kiss in front of Wei Ying’s apartment. Lan Zhan went home that night way past his usual bedtime, but it was all worth it.

The following year on their anniversary, they would be sitting on the same window seat. Wei Ying suggested making it a tradition between them. They would wear the same set of clothes they wore that fateful day they met. They would drink the same drink they had, lavender mint tea for him and mixed berries smoothie for Wei Ying. and of course, they would share a slice of strawberry shortcake together.

Fifty years after their first meeting, they would still be doing the same. Lan Zhan had bought the cafe to ensure their little tradition would not be interrupted. Their son and grandchildren teased him for it, but Lan Zhan could not regret it. Wei Ying still had that same blinding smile the first time they met. He would happily continue their anniversary tradition for the next fifty years. He only hopes to keep that smile and melodious laughter of Wei Ying.

His best friend.

His husband.

His life confidant.

His soulmate.

His Wei Ying.

-end-

Note:

This idea popped into my head last 520 (Chinese Valentine's), but it took me too much time to actually write it.

I also used to think that mango cake was the best cake, but strawberries made me change my mind. How I wish I could have strawberry cake every time I want it. Wouldn't that be nice?

This was originally posted in AO3 and you can find this story here