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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...