What do you need? A good compressor, enough hose, a quality spray gun, a sander/buffer, hammer and dolly, sanding block and board, paint, primer, degreaser, a respirator maskâ ¦ and a car to paint.

So, your Pontiac Trans-Am is no longer as bitchin’ as it once was, and you want to return it to glory with a fresh coat of paint? Fantastic news, but mixing auto paint isn’t as straightforward as one ...

You want your engine to shine when you pop the hood, don't you? For most hot-rodders, the engine is the whole point of building, driving, racing, or otherwise owning a kick-ass machine. But it's not ...

In this video, we will cover the process of painting your wheels, including best practices for both alloy and steel rims. Key ...

It's bound to happen—you go to your car and discover a scratch or a dent that just can't be buffed out; too small for the insurance company to get involved but too large to ignore. You head to the ...

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 ...

Few things cause the bottom to drop out of your stomach like finding spray paint on your car. Whether you’ve been vandalized, accidentally drove over a freshly painted road, or been on the receiving ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As your car sits parked in the shade of a tree, a silent threat ...

Our painting example is a neglected '66 Nova SS 327/350 hp picked up by Reggie Jackson and being restored by John Harvey (Reggie's Paint by Lil' John, Costa Mesa, California). This is how it looked ...