Exterior Aftermarket Options

Lacquer paint is the least recommended paint to use on cars by most experts. It's cheaper than than the others, is easier to apply and has a very glossy finish. However, it fades and chips more...

If you are repainting a car, it may help to paint over bare metal rather than over a current paint job. This is especially true if you are applying a lighter shade. This will require a lot of...

Painting cars can be a little tricky but can be done by someone not skilled at paint and body work. The end result won't be as nice or flawless, but it can look decent and cost thousands of...

The car painting technique you use depends specifically on what application it's for. Some techniques are better suited for painting specific parts of the car, but there are also methods to paint...

To shave automotive door handles is to completely eliminate the door handle and have a smooth finish on the door. This not only cleans up the look of the side of a Beetle but can also eliminate...

For some people, car paint is just the color of a car. To others, it represents a lifestyle, a favorite color or artistic abilities. Custom paint is popular among car show enthusiasts. Almost...

Fiberglass cars are not as common as metal/steel cars; they're generally kit cars, race cars and custom-made car bodies used by automotive enthusiasts. Fiberglass is not as durable as metal and...

Painting an automobile is hard to get just right. There's a long process with many steps leading up to painting the vehicle. The most difficult and important part of the process isn't spraying the...

Camouflage paint schemes on things other than military or hunting gear are popular; this includes vehicles. You can apply camo-colored vinyl stickers to your car, but they don't last as long or...

Body kits almost never come painted, leaving it to you to pay hundreds of dollars to have someone paint it. New body kits are normally free of blemishes, so no repair work is needed before...