For those of you who have asked yourselves, "Can I paint my car myself?" note the efforts of an ambitious car enthusiast named Ray Jackson. Ray worked the railroads in Chicago for 42 years and is now ...

Text & Photography: Pat GanahlThis is finally it—the step that makes all the work worthwhile. You may have had some problems along the way. You might have even said "Never again!" at some point. But ...

Faded paint may be a bummer, but it's possible to restore your car's exterior back to its original, vibrant shine, and you ...

A quality electric car buffer, combined with polish and wax compounds, is the secret weapon in just about every automotive detailer’s arsenal. Under a deft hand, these items can be used to restore a ...

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 ...

Ceramic coating creates a barrier between your car's paint and harmful dirt and grime using nanoparticles. While the coating works wonders, it doesn't completely protect against extreme paint damage ...

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 ...

Few things give a car more character than its paint and finish. Whether it came off the lot in that color, or you changed it somewhere along the way, good. Well-maintained body paint could really make ...