How to Prep a Car for Paint: Level Up This picture further illustrates that point. The Cadillac's fender has been sanded smooth, while the hood, seen in the upper left portion of the frame, has not.

You will want to apply two coats of epoxy primer before using any colored paint you have purchased. Epoxy primer protects the metal of the motorcycle plates from moisture damage when you ride your ...

Using modern epoxy primers, high-quality body filler and allowing proper time and temperature for curing will go a long way toward preventing such problems.

Preparing a Mustang for paint is hard enough when you plan to keep the same color. When you’re planning a color change, prep becomes a lot more involved because ...

By Steve Alexander Welcome to part two of the bodywork and painting Auto Shop Series article. As promised, we'll be discussing how to prepare your car for paint ...

To get a paint job that lasts, prep properly first. Here are some tips from the experts at Consumer Reports as well as top paints from our tests.

Most shops agree that two-part epoxy/urethane paints provide better long-term performance as compared with enamels. Some shops prep machines with a two-part primer and then apply a two-part urethane.