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 ...

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 ...

Why sand? Sanding and the polishing processes that follow make the car's topcoat as straight and smooth as possible (bye-bye orange peel) and help bring out the paint's gloss. Also, the physical act ...

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 ...