What do you need? A good compressor, enough hose, a quality spray gun, a sander/buffer, hammer and dolly, sanding block and board, paint, primer, degreaser, a respirator maskâ ¦ and a car to paint.

Text & Photography: Pat GanahlThis is finally it—the step that makes all the work worthwhile. You may have had some problems along the way. You might have even said "Never again!" at some point. But ...

It takes more than just washing your car to keep the paint job shiny and well-kept. While occasional washes are important, there are a few extra steps you can take to keep your car looking brand new ...