Car Color Selection and Maintenance

What if I told you that black car paint isn’t as invincible as it appears? It wasn’t until my neighbor’s gleaming new sedan started losing its luster that I understood the silent menace of oxidation. Black car paint, known for its elegant shine, is paradoxically the most susceptible to paint oxidation, due to its heat-absorbing … Read more

One sunny afternoon, as I observed a sleek, black Jeep rolling into the service bay, I was struck by an all-too-familiar sight: tiny white spots on the car’s glossy paint. Instantly, I was reminiscing about my days as a Jeep engineer, where I learned a profound truth about these seemingly innocuous blemishes. Paint issues like … Read more

When I purchased my first car—a glossy black sedan—I was on top of the world. That was until I realized how quickly it showed dirt, a lesson learned the hard way and still vividly remembered. With over two decades as an automotive journalist, I’ve seen firsthand how the choice of car color isn’t just about … Read more