The key arsenal for this job includes a buffing machine, cutting pad, compound, polish, and microfiber cloths. As with any paint correction, proper prep, the right gear, and a keen eye for detail are ...

Car care can be a rewarding yet frustrating experience. Especially when it comes to advanced detailing techniques like buffing a car. There are countless brands, colors, materials, and sizes of ...

You’ve just dropped between $50,000 and $500,000 on a brand new vehicle. You’ve probably spent countless hours researching your new high-end sports car, luxury sedan, SUV or truck, and you’re thrilled ...

For some, a clean car isn’t enough. It needs to be closer to perfection. A deep cleaning of your vehicle’s paint, including correcting the imperfections in the clear coat, then applying a layer of ...

We have all seen the commercials. A guy walks into a junkyard and finds a weathered-looking car with severely faded paint, and with one swipe of the “miracle” product, it suddenly looks factory-new ...

There's one common ingredient required in every step of building a street rod: patience. From building the motor to the final phases of finishing a paintjob, you cannot rush the process and still ...

The black paint on our long-term 2025 Toyota 4Runner has picked up a few minor scratches and blemishes during our ownership. We used a ceramic paint-correction product to polish out some small ...

Trevor Viner, Automotive Detail Specialist at The Detail Shop at Graue, Inc., recently attended The RUPES Advanced Paint Corrections Skills Seminar at Dealer Performance Services in Pontiac, Illinois.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Using a machine makes it faster and easier, but it's possible to detail faded paint by hand. However, you must carefully assess your approach ...