Not all paints are created equal. Back during the days of the horse-drawn carriage, paints used natural bases, of which linseed oil comes to mind. In the 1920s, that all changed with the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Matte paint finishes are as easy to care for as regular car paint. The difference is in the products used when washing or sealing the finish.

It seems like car enthusiasts and automakers all compete to create the shiniest, most reflective paint finishes possible. More recently, however, some have turned to a different type of finish in ...