In fact, as I said early on, this is the step that can actually save an otherwise marginal first attempt at auto painting. Even if you're clumsy with the spray gun—if the painted surface looks more ...

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 ...

From March '85 to January '86, Pat Ganahl wrote an expansive 10-part essay in HOT ROD covering every step necessary to paint your car. If you read Pat's very thorough series, you probably thought "I ...

It's bound to happen—you go to your car and discover a scratch or a dent that just can't be buffed out; too small for the insurance company to get involved but too large to ignore. You head to the ...

The outside of your car has seen better days. It's been sitting out in the sun so long you forgot what the original color was. Or maybe it has a few scratches here and there from those times you drove ...

Picking the perfect paint color is never as easy—even choosing a white (will it be snow, dove, or mascarpone?). Likewise, choosing the best paint roller requires some decision making. (Do you need a ...