To most people a flat coat of shiny paint defines the perfect finish to a job well done. It's really hard to beat: manufacturers invested heavily to create resins that flow out to create glassy, ...

If you seek a truly stunning paint finish—the sort of mile-deep finish that reflects like a mirror—the time in the spray booth represents only a fraction of the investment. Prior to painting, dozens ...

Whether in furniture making, renovating, or small DIY projects—sanding is almost always involved. Anyone who has sanded by hand for an extended period knows: Using just sandpaper quickly becomes ...

Paint that has lost its luster is an age-old problem with any car … but Corvettes require a bit more attention. What do you do with paint that has gone dull? You look into the finish and cannot see ...