Many off-road parts such as bumpers, roll cages, and tire carriers come from manufacturers or custom welders in bare metal form. The same goes for metal fences, furniture, and gates. You can save some ...

One cool traditional hot rod detail that looks great if it's done right is some well-placed World War II aircraft nose art. Hot rod roadsters built in the style of the late '40s and early '50s are ...

We are all familiar with rust, that powdery-to-flaky brownish-red substance which eventually appears on most metal objects exposed to the elements. Rust is formed as a byproduct of a chemical reaction ...

Have a fiberglass hood? We have more of them in the fleet than OE steel. How about fiberglass fenders on a steel car? The parts get along, but the paint might not. So if you are ready for that DIY ...

Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology collaborated with the National Gallery of Art and other institutions to study the deterioration of an oil painting, entitled Gypsy ...

Metal roofs can look a little mundane, which begs the question: Can you paint a metal roof? The good news is that you can paint it, and experts, in fact, recommend it to protect the material and ...

SAN ANTONIO - One man has turned a bare metal frame into a striking roadster, showcasing a personal touch as unique as its custom paint job. Charlie, the car's creator, shared the inspiration behind ...