Classic & Collector Cars
Single-stage paint, patina and storage: how to care for a classic without polishing away its history.
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Winter Storage Detail for a Classic Car: Keep Mice Out
Before a classic or summer car sits for months: wash and dry it, dry the interior, pick a breathable cover, block mice, and clean droppings the CDC's way.
Classic & Collector Cars
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Keeping the Patina: How to Protect Faded Original Paint
To keep a classic's faded original paint, wash it gently, skip polish and cleaner wax, and protect it with a wax you can renew. What labels and clubs say.
Classic & Collector Cars
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Single-Stage Paint: Why the Polishing Pad Turns Color
Paint color on the polishing pad usually means single-stage paint with no clear coat. See why it's normal, how to test for it and how gently to polish.
Classic & Collector Cars