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 ...

You can typically fix a rock chip that is about one-fourth the size of a dime (that’s about a 1/8 to a 1/4 inch in size). The paint chip shown here should have been repaired long ago. You probably ...

Our commuting chariots are most likely showing more than their fair share of winter wounds after the first wash of spring. There are, however, ways to restore chipped, scratched and dented painted ...

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 ...

After you've spent a day washing and waxing your pride and joy, you look forward to giving it that final stroke: when you run your hand across the freshly waxed paint, just to feel how smooth it is.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Using a machine makes it faster and easier, but it's possible to detail faded paint by hand. However, you must carefully assess your approach ...

A car's paintwork is both a style statement and a vital piece of the car's body. You can pick a color or paint job that matches your tastes, then buff it until it gleams. The paint also protects the ...