Ever seen a car bathed in stark, dramatic light with no obvious source lit up under a dark sky? This is light painting, and it’s a fairly common style of night photography, especially for cars—but the ...

We have all seen the commercials. A guy walks into a junkyard and finds a weathered-looking car with severely faded paint, and with one swipe of the “miracle” product, it suddenly looks factory-new ...

It's time to wrap up the bodywork and paint story with the actual painting of the car. If you've been keeping track of the story up to this point, you know that all the bodywork and preparation was ...

Our painting example is a neglected '66 Nova SS 327/350 hp picked up by Reggie Jackson and being restored by John Harvey (Reggie's Paint by Lil' John, Costa Mesa, California). This is how it looked ...

So, your Pontiac Trans-Am is no longer as bitchin’ as it once was, and you want to return it to glory with a fresh coat of paint? Fantastic news, but mixing auto paint isn’t as straightforward as one ...

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 ...

Let’s face it; every car looks its best when it’s clean, polished, and painted to perfection. In addition to the aesthetic, paint also protects your vehicle by preventing the steel underneath from ...

Tips and smart care methods to keep your car looking fresh, shiny, and like new for years with easy maintenance and protection hacks.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Matte paint finishes are as easy to care for as regular car paint. The difference is in the products used when washing or sealing the finish.