Good paint care is simple in concept and annoying in practice: keep dirt from grinding into the clear coat, keep contaminants from bonding to the surface, and keep a protective layer between the paint ...

Maintaining car paint is crucial for enhancing its resale value and protecting it from rust, fading, and chipping. Here are a few tips and suggestions to ensure longevity of your car's paint. How to ...

First off, don’t get the wrong idea here. Quality materials help make for a kick-ass paint job, but even $900 a gallon paint is wasted if it’s applied badly. Conversely, bargain-basement paint can ...

Keeping your car’s paint shiny in 2026 requires correct washing techniques, regular protection and quick cleaning of contaminants. Using the two-bucket method, microfiber towels and periodic waxing ...

In an earlier installment, we took you through the grind of tedious preparation for a show-caliber paintjob at A.R. Auto Body in Lancaster, California. The true test of great paint is methodical ...

If you’re one of us who likes to “do it yourself,” then you’ve probably wondered if painting a Mustang is really any different than painting a Camaro or a pickup truck, or Corvette, or a bicycle.

In some cases, the decision is pretty straightforward. Many painters consider a car's original finish to be one of the best foundations you can have for fresh paint, provided what's still on the car ...