The automotive-paint industry is an ever-changing world. When the first cars rolled off the assembly line, they were painted with a brush. The first Corvettes, meanwhile, were finished with lacquer ...

Chrome bumpers made a quick exit from the automotive scene in the late 1980s. In their place are elaborate but flimsy plastic covers hiding stamped steel impact beams—with a swath of Styrofoam ...

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Nu-Ice Blasting™, a U.S.-based, veteran-owned manufacturer of dry ice blasting equipment, has highlighted the growing integration of its technology into specialized vehicle restoration and maintenance ...

It's cool to paint your own car, but talking to the guy at the paint store may cause you to reconsider your plan. Enamel? Urethane? Two-part? Single-stage? The terminology alone can send many people ...

Your car's paint job does more than make your vehicle look good — it protects the metal body from rust and corrosion. But exposure to the sun, road debris and other factors can damage it over time.

When it’s time to take the car in for repairs, you typically have three options to choose from: dealerships, independent repair shops, and chains. According to the results of our latest car repair ...

Bubbling or flaking paint near wheel wells and lower panels can indicate salt and chemical corrosion. Discoloration, dull ...

Let’s face it; every car looks its best when it’s clean, polished, and painted to perfection. In addition to the aesthetic, paint also protects your vehicle by preventing the steel underneath from ...