Several layers of clear coat will slightly darken the car paint. But at the same time, it will add gloss and this is what most detailers or car owners are usually after. Naked car paint will look very different when two or three coats are added on top of it. The clear coat affects how … Read more
The thing about trends in the auto industry is that they will always fade away. Some fade away sooner than others but at the end of it all, no car trend is destined to last forever. Pinstripes are an example of a car trend that drove car owners crazy a couple of years ago. However, … Read more
LINE-X, even though it is commonly used as a spray-on bed liner, can be sprayed on nearly any automotive surface to enhance protection. Other than trucks, LINE-X can be sprayed on cars, boats, motorcycles, and other types of vehicles. The coatings created by LINE-X are strong enough to protect your vehicle from harsh elements that … Read more
Car emblems are vulnerable to deterioration because of the harsh environments they are exposed to. Be it vigorous car washes, scorching sunlight, or bad weather, all these are factors that can contribute to the loss of aesthetic appeal of your vehicle’s emblem. After a while, it is normal for a car emblem to fall off … Read more
The kind of paint you decide to use on your car determines how good the finish will look as well as how long it will last. When it comes to painting cars, most people think that prep work is the only factor that needs to be heavily considered. And even though this is true. If … Read more
Also known as calcium hydroxide, lime is a highly reactive alkali that can damage the paint and expose the metal beneath to moisture and oxygen which causes corrosion. The likelihood of lime damaging car paint is higher on vehicles that haven’t been waxed or lack any form of paint protection. Waxes provide a protective barrier … Read more
Well, this depends on how long you have had the wax on your car paint, as well as the type and quality of wax you usually use. For a car that has a fresh coat of wax, rain won’t have a significant effect on it. However, if it has been a month or two since … Read more
There are two main ways you can get soap stains on your car paint. The first is from automated car washes and the second is when you don’t wash your car correctly. You can also get soap stains when you or someone accidentally spills some soap on your car. But the likelihood of this happening … Read more
Of course, you can paint a car with house paint. But then, it not being the recommended product for this particular task, the results can be hideous and disastrous. There are many stories out there of people who painted their cars with house paint. These should not mislead you into trying such on a car … Read more
When buying a car, it is normal for dealers to sell you extra products and packages. One of these products is Simoniz GlassCoat. Depending on the dealer, the price of this coat may vary, but at the end of the day, you will have to pay a couple of hundred dollars. As they try to … Read more