Cars endure a lot of punishment on a regular basis, getting pelted with dirt, dust, animal droppings, and, depending on where you live, random scraps of trash casually tossed aside by rude people.

We gathered a range of waxes, from old-school pastes to easy sprays, to find out which ones deliver the deepest gloss and ...

Factory paint on an unprotected car lasts 5 to 7 years before visible oxidation and fading begin. With regular washing and protective coatings, this extends to 10 to 15 years or longer. The clearcoat ...

New car paint protection is generally a chemical spray put on by the dealer or a qualified detailer, providing a barrier between the painted surface and the outside world. This can be a chemical layer ...

Paint fade is a common occurrence due to Australia's brutal summer conditions. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, we have one of the world's highest levels of UV exposure. RELATED: How often ...

CALGARY, AB, Dec. 8, 2022 /CNW/ - A premium auto detailing company in Calgary has officially launched a guide about paint protection film, as part of its mission to help save local drivers' time and ...

Paint protection has become the first stop for many new car owners. It involves putting either a film or a ceramic coating on the car's clearcoat that can protect it from UV damage and rock debris.

More than 17 million new vehicles were sold in the U.S. last year. Those pristine vehicles joined another 245 million already traversing our roads and highways. With few exceptions, each is ...

Not all paints are created equal. Back during the days of the horse-drawn carriage, paints used natural bases, of which linseed oil comes to mind. In the 1920s, that all changed with the ...

Everyone has their routine – some use the two-bucket method with warm water and microfibre cloths; others, like myself, head to the car wash and use the sometimes frowned-upon foaming brush. But ...

CARS.COM — Maintaining a black car’s exterior is an intimidating experience considering a single finger swiped across the paint can show a noticeable blemish. Cars.com’s long-term 2013 Subaru BRZ test ...