You often hear people lament the cost of painting a car, but in a sense that's not a very accurate way to look at it; the "painting" portion of the process is really just the tip of the iceberg. For ...

If you seek a truly stunning paint finish—the sort of mile-deep finish that reflects like a mirror—the time in the spray booth represents only a fraction of the investment. Prior to painting, dozens ...

If you have a car with and older dull finish on your bumper, there are a few easy things you can do to try to restore the ...

The secret to a show-winning finish, once the endless repair, de-rusting, block-sanding, and painting are done, is color-sanding. Experience can teach you to shoot paint well enough that most people ...

We test whether wet sanding can restore faded paint compared to a full respray. From preparation and technique to finish quality and cost, this detailed review explores how effective wet sanding is ...

Just in case you missed it, the last couple of issues featured how-to stories on detailing a vehicle. The first installment covered the proper way to wash and protect a truck's paint and interior. It ...

It takes more than just washing your car to keep the paint job shiny and well-kept. While occasional washes are important, there are a few extra steps you can take to keep your car looking brand new ...