Picture getting a new paint finish and a few weeks down the line it’s marred with scratches and chips from road debris or low-hanging branches. You can avoid the stress of repairing or waxing over the ...

If you’ve seen or experienced what it takes to apply a clear bra to the front of a car, you can appreciate the time and effort that goes into it, not to mention the associated price tag. Good clear ...

One important but often overlooked vehicle maintenance product is paint protection film. Clear paint protection films can be applied to areas of your car’s body where the paint may become scratched or ...

I'm considering purchasing 3M paint protection film for my new Toyota Venza. The dealer wants $400 before tax to apply it to my hood. Is it worth it? – James You'll likely appreciate that film down ...

Paint protection has become the first stop for many new car owners. It involves putting either a film or a ceramic coating on the car's clearcoat that can protect it from UV damage and rock debris.

These are among the most common areas of a car or truck where paint protection film is applied. EDITOR'S NOTE: An earlier version of this story misrepresented the cost for full-body protection on Ford ...