Oxidation is a chemical process that causes vehicle paint to break down over time from exposure to heat and oxygen. It is essentially a form of corrosion in which paint loses its oil content, and as a ...

We have all seen the commercials. A guy walks into a junkyard and finds a weathered-looking car with severely faded paint, and with one swipe of the “miracle” product, it suddenly looks factory-new ...

Nothing makes a car look better than a new paint job, and if it's applied correctly and maintained, the paint will last a long time. But if the car is driven at all, the paint will eventually fade. Or ...

Factory paint on an unprotected car lasts 5 to 7 years before visible oxidation and fading begin. With regular washing and protective coatings, this extends to 10 to 15 years or longer. The clearcoat ...