In an earlier installment, we took you through the grind of tedious preparation for a show-caliber paintjob at A.R. Auto Body in Lancaster, California. The true test of great paint is methodical ...

One of the biggest obstacles to a perfect paint job is orange peel, bumps in the paint that give it the texture of the surface of an orange. In this video, Ammo NYC founder and car-detailing fanatic ...

Until recently, people rarely referred to paint in terms of performance. Performance described how well a vehicle accelerated, cornered, or braked. But paint? Unless you were building a show car, it ...

In the May issue we showed you how a top trade tech school like Los Angeles Trade-Tech College (LATTC) teaches their students to perform show quality paint and body work the right way. They took our ...

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 ...

We test whether wet sanding can bring faded or damaged paint back to life compared with a full respray. From preparation and technique to finish quality, cost, and long-term durability, this practical ...