Has your car been egged? Here’s what you can do about it.
You’ve been egged. Well, hopefully, you haven’t, but unfortunately, your car has been egged. One of the most insidious things that someone can do to your car, right after keying, is to throw an egg at it. I don’t wish this on anyone, but if you’re here, it probably means it’s already happened to you. […]
When should you fix the paint chips on your car?
Can paint chip repair wait? I fix paint chips and scratches on cars for a living. People tell me all kinds of reasons why they use my services: lease return, hate the way it looks, scratched dad’s car and need to fix it before he finds out, etc. It’s typically an emotional decision. But how […]
Car Paint Dos and Don’ts
The Things I’ve Seen… Over the last 15 years, I’ve learned quite a bit about how to take care of car paint. I’ve also seen some terrible techniques go, well, terribly. I’d like to share my personal list of car paint dos and don’ts. The don’ts are more detrimental if not heeded, so I’ll start […]
Your Local Car Paint Repair Artist – Not Just Some Guy
Meet Your Car Paint Repair Artist Hello! I’m your friendly neighborhood paint-chip repair guy, Steve. I’m the owner of PaintCraft Car Paint Repair. I’m a classically trained artist and have found my niche doing paint touch-up on cars. The Porsche Club of America, Mequires Wax, and the Vice President of Mazda North America have called […]
Bumper Scrape Repair: DIY
Curb Check Bumper scrapes are the most common paint damage I see, mostly from drivers hitting high curbs. With a push over the years for MPG, manufacturers have been lowering front bumpers closer and closer to the ground. Unfortunately, it takes very little to damage your car’s paint. You are, in essence, driving your car […]
Car Paint Damage and What to Do About It
Over the last decade, I’ve seen every type of car paint damage there is. Here’s my advice for how to approach car paint damage repair on everything from key scratches to road rash. I’ll give my opinion on whether it’s worth it or not, but really, that’s up to you! Peeling or Cracked Paint Eventually, […]
Dr. Colorchip to the Rescue!
I have repaired over 30,000 cars – everything from Ferraris to Hyundais. I’ve worked for car museums, car collectors, and regular car owners who just want to drive a nice-looking vehicle. I love what I do and want to do my best for every customer. That’s why, when repairing car paint chips, I use […]
Rock Chips: Types and Repair Solutions
The open road causes more damage to our vehicles than we would like. Debris gets kicked up by other cars speeding by, and sure enough, small particles like rocks and sand, slam their way into the front bumper. All rock chips (chips in your car’s paint) can certainly be repaired, but some are an easier […]
How To Do Car Scratch Repair
As with any repair job, you have to assess the damage before you can get started. Before moving forward with your car scratch repair, make sure you know which type of scratch you’re dealing with. There are light, surface scratches that don’t go deeper than the clear coat layer, and then there are deeper scratches that really […]
How To Get Bird Poop Off Your Car (and more)
While it’s not my favorite subject, it’s important to know which of nature’s droppings are doing harm to your car’s paint and the best ways to remove them. You may be worried when something didn’t come off with a wash, and I’m here to dispel your fears! I’ve been asked to fix many car paint […]