It seems like car enthusiasts and automakers all compete to create the shiniest, most reflective paint finishes possible. More recently, however, some have turned to a different type of finish in ...

There are many ways to make your car stand out, especially when it comes to aesthetics, but few options open to car buyers have as big an impact as the choice of paint. New car buyers have the ...

If you’ve got something difficult to paint, something that's out of the ordinary, chances are good that somebody makes a specialized spray paint to coat it. There are paints to spray automotive ...

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 ...

Matte paint makes a car look special. We’re not talking about wraps. Anyone can get those, but real matte paint has always lived in the world of premium automobiles, namely of the German kind. BMW, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Consider me guilty for riding the matte paint bandwagon decades ago. Fueled by the relentless prodding of my idiot friends to make my ride ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Recently, I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. While I had an internal debate on ...

Matte paint finishes have a certain wow factor that gives cars a stealthy, high-end vibe that turns heads. A few years ago, you'd only spot a modified car with such finishes. But recently, they've ...