A custom paint job is a way for you to express yourself through your car. Jalopnik readers have found ten car painters who should keep their expressions to themselves. Welcome back to Answers of the ...
We're murder on paint shops. We're always on strict deadlines to get cars finished, and we're prone to changing our minds about colors and styling right up the very moment when paint is ready to meet ...
My dad would say the best artists hide their mistakes. I don't know what an accountant was doing giving advice to his budding car designer son, but there is no better example of this adage than Earl ...
Dim’s fascination with cars began when he was just six. Born into a family of car enthusiasts and racing drivers, he started learning basic mechanics and driving from an early age. While he loves ...
From concours-level finishes to bold custom colors, painting your car at home is possible with the right preparation. A clean, well-ventilated workspace and careful surface treatment can produce ...
Last issue we showed you the prep work involved in a full color change at Maaco of Anaheim. Besides the typical collision repair that Maaco's known for, they are also a full-service auto body shop, so ...
According to the Specialty Equipment Market Association, consumers spent a whopping $52.65 billion in 2024 on automotive specialty equipment parts and accessories. But once you add features or modify ...
In the world of unusual automotive paint jobs, it can sometimes seem like enthusiasm takes over from good taste. Then again, searingly bright, can’t-look-away patterns, and hyper-realistic colors are ...
Adding cosmetic modifications, even something as simple as stickers, can have a substantial impact on your car insurance ...
You rely on your car to get you where you need to go every day. If you’re like most drivers, you end up putting about 13,474 miles on your car each year. All that time behind the wheel is the perfect ...