Safety and Gear

Factory-primed trim saves time, but improper sanding can ruin that advantage. Too coarse a grit cuts through the primer, while too fine a grit polishes it too smooth for paint to adhere. The secret lies in gentle scuff-sanding with the...

Chipped paint around door edges, hoods, and rockers is more than a cosmetic issue—left untreated, it invites rust and keeps new paint from laying flat. The professional fix is feather edging: sanding the damaged spot so the paint layers taper...