Which paint colors last better over time - Car Talk Community
Sep 2, 2008 · This is an odd question, but are there certain paint colors that last better over time? I remember reading once that red paint oxidizes and starts to look flat much sooner than other colors. …
Does waxing your car ruin the factory clear coat?
Dec 23, 2017 · Upon choosing the wax to purchase, my brother stopped me from purchasing it and said car wax ruins factory clear coat. He argued with me for like 15 minutes about the matter while I was …
Best way to clean baked on grime from your car exterior?
Nov 4, 2013 · I have some grime on my car’s paint that won’t come off with standard washing. The grime spot is below the antenna - the antenna is covered in rubber and there are parts of the the rubber …
Best color car paint that last the longest - Car Talk Community
May 6, 2011 · The only exception was my POS '74 Volvo, whose paint was totally chalked on the horizontal surfaces after only 2 years. However, at that time, I lived in a town that had a lot of …
Wet Sanding Mistake - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
May 17, 2021 · After looking at your pictures it seems like the clear is cloudy due to the wet sanding process.I don’t think you went through the paint unless the water turned out the same color as your …
Does a modern carwash damage the paint? - Car Talk Community
Nov 5, 2014 · Modern touchless car washes don’t damage the paint. They also don’t clean off the dirt, but that’s the price you pay for not damaging the paint. Seriously - take it into a touchless car wash …
Help on covering up bad paint job - Car Talk Community
Nov 22, 2018 · I have an old car that I painted recently. The paint job wasn’t great because the paint wasn’t glossy and mostly it wasn’t smooth. I want to find a way to cover up the bad paint job by using …
Removing Dust Safely from a Car’s Surface - Car Talk Community
Jun 14, 2018 · Hosing the car off with plain water is a pretty simple way to remove the dust without scratching the paint. Takes 2-3 minutes. After hosing, wipe it dry with a towel or chamois if you want …
Removing a whole bumper vs spot painting a small scratch
Aug 19, 2021 · I got a 2 inch deep scratch on the left side of my front bumper where the paint is completely chipped off. I asked a few auto repair shops around to see if they can repaint the scratch. …
WD-40 On Car Body - General Discussion - Car Talk Community
Jul 28, 2014 · The 1950 caddy I’m working on sits outside under a tree. It gets rained on and sun baked every day. It has plenty of paint chips, bubbles, exposing rust and same with the chrome. The paint …