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Close-up of a red front door with a high-gloss finish - Artography/Shutterstock Since it's one of the first things that people see, finding the perfect paint finish for your front door is a must. If ...

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We have been discussing touching up catalyzed finishes. In the course of my research, I sent an e-mail to one of my buddies to ask for some background on the use of MEK and PM Acetate for repairing ...

As we enter the start of a new year and a new street rodding season it is fun to look back on the "good ol' days" through those rose-colored glasses. While new technology can sometimes be challenging, ...