It has long been said that a paint job is only as good as the prep, but that leaves out the answer of just how to get there. A decent paint job will take a fairly intensive amount of prep ...

Like most things in life, creating a great paintjob involves hard work, education and experience. And like virtually everything in our universe, bodywork materials, tools and products are in a ...

There are many things that separate an average Corvette from the standout cars that make people turn their heads and take notice. The overall paint finish ranks right up at the top of what counts when ...

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 ...

When John Turner was 15, he bought his first car, a dilapidated 1966 Ford truck. He winces to tell the tale now, but his 15-year-old self decided to paint that truck black. The truck was riddled with ...

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 ...

Last week, a group of Canadian collision repair professionals completed a three-day paint prep and refinish course at 3M's ...

Having paint chips professionally repaired at a bodyshop is expensive and inconvenient. A much less expensive, quicker and easier option is to try to fix the damage yourself with touch up paint. Small ...

Every car owner will know the dreaded feeling of discovering a new scratch, scuff or ding on their car's paintwork – especially after parking in a tight spot or driving past overgrown bushes down ...

One thing’s always been true at the dealership: a vehicle can have all the right options and the right price, but if it’s the wrong colour, the customer will likely turn it down. And if there’s a ...

When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. On the surface, a scratch repair ...