You often hear people lament the cost of painting a car, but in a sense that's not a very accurate way to look at it; the "painting" portion of the process is really just the tip of the iceberg. For ...

We meant "take a breather" literally. Unlike paint application, which measures time between coats in minutes and keeps you jumping so as not to miss the recoat window, the final coats of paint have to ...

Just in case you missed it, the last couple of issues featured how-to stories on detailing a vehicle. The first installment covered the proper way to wash and protect a truck's paint and interior. It ...

The key to excellent paint lies in hours and hours of sanding, even after the color coats are applied. Black paint highlights any flaws, making each buffing step more critical. “We always start with ...