Close-up, front three-quarter view of a deep blue sedan at twilight, with soft light grazing the hood to reveal rich color depth and metallic sparkle.

Blue Automotive Paint: Transparent Pigments at Work

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Blue car paint uses transparent pigments, so its rich depth and brilliance only emerge as multiple coats are applied.
Black automotive paint on a sedan hood at dusk, with a noticeable scratch cutting across the glossy surface and reflecting ambient light.

Black Automotive Paint: Mirror Finish or Every Flaw on Display

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Black car paint is irresistible when new, but unforgiving to any surface defects that break the reflection. Learn why black behaves this way.
Three white vehicles parked in warm evening light, showing white automotive finishes from simple solid whites to deep, pearl tri-coat, and metallic white that reflect differently under various lighting.

White Automotive Paint: How It Ranges from Basic Whites to Tri-Coat Finishes

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White automotive paint isn’t just one color — solid, pearl, and tri-coat whites each reflect light differently, shaping depth, brightness, and finish.
A bright red sedan driving through a dimly lit city street, its vivid color contrasting sharply with the darker surroundings illustrating how red automotive paint captures attention.

Red Automotive Paint: Why Our Brains Notice Red Faster

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Red car paint stands out because the human brain is tuned to red wavelengths, heightening awareness and reaction speed.
Two silver sedans side by side under different lighting conditions

Silver and Grey Automotive Paints: Why They Change with Light and Angle

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Silver car paint changes with light because metallic flakes reflect at different angles, altering how the eye perceives brightness and depth.
Snow-covered Prius showing how winter ice and road salt accumulate on vehicle paint surfaces.

What Does Winter Weather Do to Your Car’s Finish?

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Winter is tough on automotive finishes. Salt, slush, grit, and freeze cycles stress clear coat, expose bare metal, and speed up rust. Here’s what happens, and how to protect your vehicle.
Peeling white paint chip on a white car fender

Introducing Scratch Matchâ„¢

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Scratch Matchâ„¢ is a visual tool for choosing the right touch-up paint repair kit. Swipe right through real scratch examples to find one like yours and see the recommended kit.
What is a Waterless Car Wash?

What is a Waterless Car Wash?

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What's a waterless car wash? Is that really a thing? It is, and it’s exactly like it sounds. Here’s what you need to know.
How to Get Your Car Ready for Trade-In

How to Get Your Car Ready for Trade-In

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Commanding top dollar for your trade-in takes a bit of work, but it’s well worth it. Just follow these steps to get your car in shape for it.
Ceramic Coating Great Looking Cars

What is Ceramic Coating? Is It Worth It?

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If you’re serious about protecting your car and keeping it looking its absolute best, you’ve probably seen something about ceramic coating. This isn’t your grandma’s pottery though, and it’s one of the higher priced services that you might encounter. What is ceramic coating, and what does it cost?