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How To Fix Auto Paint Sun Damage: A Guide For Auto Detailing Students

Automotive Training Centre

Car damage manifests in various shapes and sizes. But, as most auto detailing students can affirm, some are more common than others, and paint sun damage ranks among the most common car damage. Sun damage primarily affects the outermost layer of car paint, causing it to oxidize and fade.

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1972 Plymouth Duster Is a Perfect Unrestored Time Capsule, Sells for Record Price

autoevolution

When it comes to classic cars, the term "survivor" describes a vehicle that hasn't been modified, has never been in a crash, and has all of its original parts save for maintenance items. Granted, the term has been loosely applied to highly original classics that have been repainted in recent years.

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TechForce Student Profile: Jocelyn

Tomorrow's Technician

Jocelyn knows cars are more than just machinesthey are creative projects waiting to be restored. She grew up building Legos and painting skateboards before starting working on her 1993 car, but she’s always been passionate about transforming everyday objects into something extraordinary.

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Repainting a New Bugatti at the Factory Takes Seven Months, Tennessee Owner Finds

autoevolution

Same car, two drivers, two setups. In 1966, Hurst created the His and Hers dual-gate shift quadrant: one for care-free, fully automatic driving and the other (accessible via a unique key) for careless tire-burning fun. However, that was available on the ( continue reading. )

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A Husband Was So Jealous Of His Wife's Bugatti Chiron That He Got His Chiron Repainted To Match

Jalopnik

My favorite car that I saw at Monterey Car Week this year was the bright orange Bugatti Chiron Super Sport ‘L’Aura’ (French for “the aura”), a super bespoke build that wears a hand-painted “Vagues de Lumière” livery that mimics the way light falls and reflects on the car’s bodywork.

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Custom Polaris XPEDITION Mountain Bike Build Looks Like Freedom on Four Wheels

autoevolution

That would have allowed me more seat time, but the car wouldn't have been as special. As for my motorcycle, I only upgraded its exhaust, but I would love to repaint it soon. I could've traded all the upgrades for almost 2,000 gallons (7,570 liters) of high-octane fuel. continue reading. )

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How Does PDR Fix Car Hail Damage?

Dent Mechanic Group

Paintless dent repair (PDR) has revolutionized the way we fix car hail damage. With its remarkable ability to restore vehicles to their pre-damaged condition without the need for extensive bodywork or repainting, PDR has become the go-to solution for many car owners.