Which paint colors last better over time - Car Talk Community
Sep 2, 2008 · The more heat, the more the paint dries out and “oxidizes” (actually more of a drying process than an oxidization). In short, lighter colors will generally outlast darker colors …
Best color car paint that last the longest
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 …
Coffee damage exterior paint? - Car Talk Community
Feb 11, 2011 · I would assume that our car’s exterior paint gets hit with a lot more that’s a lot worse than a cup of coffee. But I thought I’d ask in case anyone has SEEN evidence to the …
Does waxing your car ruin the factory clear coat?
Dec 23, 2017 · The clearcoat protects the paint below it from the Sun and the environment the car is driven in. You don’t have to repaint as often when clearcoat is used. Similarly, a good wax …
Removing Dust Safely from a Car’s Surface
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 …
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 …
Sunscreen destroyed paint. Anything I can do? - Car Talk Community
Jan 28, 2008 · The paint is a color covered with a clear coat. You can get a clear spray for car paint at the auto parts store, or even Walmart. Use 600 grit wet or dry sandpaper to sand the …
Metallic vs non-metallic paint - Car Talk Community
Mar 16, 2008 · Best color car paint that last the longest. Maintenance/Repairs. 28: 41408: February 26, 2018 ...
Rust from pipe leaking on to car - Car Talk Community
Jun 14, 2014 · I park in a parking garage for work. A rusted pipe leaked on to my car hood for a while apparently and now my hood is rusted. I took it to a body shop down the street and the …
Mismatched Paint? - The Show - Car Talk Community
Jul 5, 2016 · Paint matching is never easy. Your car is nine years old so the OEM paint has changed somewhat, likely faded a bit. Even the factory made paint that is supposed to match, …