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 ...

There's more to a good paintjob than good paint. There's the preparation that goes on before the first can of paint is opened; the work that happens in between coats of primer, basecoat, and clear; ...

Like most things in life, creating a great paintjob involves hard work, education and experience. And like virtually everything in our universe, bodywork materials, tools and products are in a ...

We're murder on paint shops. We're always on strict deadlines to get cars finished, and we're prone to changing our minds about colors and styling right up the very moment when paint is ready to meet ...

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 ...