4. Light Scratch in Surfaces and Clear Coat Scuff. The most prevalent form of paint damage is the light scratches that are left on the clear coat surface. They are typically caused by washing errors, ...

The black paint on our long-term 2025 Toyota 4Runner has picked up a few minor scratches and blemishes during our ownership. We used a ceramic paint-correction product to polish out some small ...

Compounding is a very delicate art, much the same as polishing your car’s paint. Clear coat is very thin, so there is little room for error. Here’s how to ...

Senior Research Editor Damon Bell uses a ceramic car-care product to polish out paint issues in our 2025 Toyota 4Runner. Damon also explains why the paint on the 4Runner’s lower body has a ...

For some unknown reason, automotive manufacturers have yet to source vibranium for an impenetrable vehicle-protecting shield. These companies say they’re all about prioritizing safety, yet the obvious ...

WD-40 has many applications in and around your car. Its water displacement formula helps start wet engines, while preventing foamy oxidation on the battery terminals as well. In contrast, its cleaning ...

December 3, 2005 Nissan has developed the world’s first clear paint that repairs scratches on painted car surfaces, including scratches from car-washing machines, off-road driving and fingernails.