Yesterday I managed to rub my car against a steel pole with about umpteen layers of latex paint on it. It left a streak of latex on my car. How do I get the paint off without wrecking the clear-coat finish of my car? [more inside]
posted by dw on Jul 22, 2008 - 11 answers

Anyone have experience using auto paint touch-up pens? [more inside]
posted by FatherDagon on Mar 26, 2008 - 8 answers

Should I get my car repainted? I have a '97 Toyota Corolla, dark green. The clear coat on the hood and front bumper is starting to peel pretty badly, though the paint underneath seems okay. [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects on Jan 19, 2008 - 7 answers

My car's paint is wearing off. I don't care about the cosmetic impact, but I'm worried about rust. What can I do myself (or have done cheaply) that will prevent further damage? [more inside]
posted by chrisamiller on Oct 7, 2007 - 12 answers

How much do a body shops typically charge for repairng small dents on cars? [more inside]
posted by BeaverTerror on Sep 21, 2007 - 11 answers

How do I get these black spots off my car? [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot on Mar 27, 2007 - 8 answers

Posting for a friend. He has a 1971 Chevelle that his Grandfather gave to him, but the paint is hazy and oxidized. He has tried a variety of different products with little to no luck. Can you help him find a way to get the paint as bright and shiny as possible without repainting?
posted by FearAndLoathingInLJ on Oct 29, 2006 - 9 answers

Help me vandalize my wife's car! [more inside]
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! on Oct 12, 2006 - 24 answers

How do I go about executing minimal, but adequate repairs to a damaged car paint job? [more inside]
posted by ChrisR on Jul 23, 2006 - 10 answers

Can anything be done about faded paint on my new (used) car? [more inside]
posted by utsutsu on Jun 29, 2006 - 7 answers

I want to extend the life of my car and so I need some advice on touching-up paint scratches on my 2001 Civic as well as on the issue of window tinting. [more inside]
posted by bove on Jun 21, 2006 - 10 answers

Any recommendations for an auto paint shop in northern Virginia? [more inside]
posted by TommyH on Jun 19, 2006 - 1 answer

Good people of Metafilter, what's the best place in the Boston area to get a car repainted? [more inside]
posted by killdevil on Apr 19, 2006 - 4 answers

Glow in the dark art car? (more glowing inside) [more inside]
posted by jeribus on Apr 10, 2006 - 4 answers

I recently bought a used car and I don't particularly care for the color. Can I have it repainted to a different color? Nothing special, just a new solid color. I see they do this to the extreme on shows like "Pimp My Ride" etc. [more inside]
posted by clgregor on Aug 10, 2005 - 17 answers