The wide world of automotive paint nerd-dom is an easy hole to fall into. Whether you’re obsessed with ultra-niche one-of-one hues or you’re just an admirer of bright, shiny things, you can appreciate ...
Automotive paint has evolved in many ways, including the change from solvent to water-based mixes for the basecoat. Here's ...
The process behind painting vehicles is often a laborious task consuming many hours, sometimes days, between coats with masking usually being involved for more complex designs. With this in mind, ...
Newswise — Unless you’re in the automotive business, you might not know that painting a car is a surprisingly complex and energy-intensive process. It constitutes by far the largest use of energy in ...
Two years ago, PPG launched the first use of waterborne compact paint technology in a U.S. automotive manufacturing plant at the BMW assembly plant in Spartanburg, S.C. This painting process has ...
Chase Bierenkoven is a gearhead and writer based in Denver, Colorado. As the family lore goes, Chase's first word was "truck." Cars have been a problem ever since. By 16, Chase was spending his ...
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts. TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Ford Motor Co. and ...
If you're looking to paint your car at home, these are some of the beginner friendly DIY tips and paint types that you need to keep in mind and check out.
Auto paint can sustain damage from various sources, compelling vehicle owners to seek solutions to restore their car's once-pristine appearance. Common culprits, including minor accidents, scratches, ...