He says a vehicle's paint job should last a minimum of 10 years and up to 15. "The gloss, how shiny it is, the mirror image … that's what actually sells the vehicle. That's the emotion.

The event is a celebration of hot rod culture — the cars, the music and the fashion. The car show on Saturday is open to pre-1979 vehicles and will feature custom cars, rat rods and vintage race ...

In the world of unusual automotive paint jobs, it can sometimes seem like enthusiasm takes over from good taste. Then again, searingly bright, can’t-look-away patterns, and hyper-realistic ...