Car Care

Can Car Touch Up Paint Be Eco-Friendly? Sustainable Options Explained

The days of harmful touch up paint are in the past! Learn more about the sustainable paint that graces your…

Get Extra Shine With the TouchUpDirect Polishing Kit

Our experts are here to teach you how to get the ultimate shine with the TouchUpDirect Polishing Kit.

Tips For Every Adventure

We love a good series here at the TouchUpDirect blog. We’ve had our fun telling you about all the different...

White Touch Up Paint: Tips for the Perfect Finish

Photo by Mathias Bach Laursen from Unsplash In 2023, a survey found that white was the most popular car color...

Guide to Affordable and Sustainable Car Maintenance

Car maintenance is a must for every new or seasoned car owner. When there is regular car maintenance, one does...

Car Paint Over The Years

What’s more fun than watching paint dry? Learning the history of how we got paint to dry!

Why You Shouldn’t Wait To Fix Car Dings and Paint Scratches

Finding a few dings and scratches on your car’s paint is never a fun discovery. So here’s why you shouldn’t…

5 Tips To Keep Your Car’s Paint From Fading

The last thing you want is to have your car’s paint fade. So here are tips to keep your car’s…

3 Tips and Tricks For Car Enthusiasts

Sometimes, owning a car isn’t enough to show your love for cars. Here are three tips and tricks for becoming…

The Dos & Don’ts of Winter Automotive Storage

As the weather gets colder, you may wonder how to store your vehicle properly without ruining the interior or exterior.…

How To Care for Your Car’s Paint Protection and Coating

After making a touchup performance job on your car, it’s important you take all steps necessary to keep it shining.…

Different Types of Scratches & How To Fix Them

Explore the different types of scratches and how to fix them. Forget about those expensive car paint bills because now…

3 Types of Automotive Rusting Every Car Owner Should Know

Part of owning a car means maintaining it as needed. Here are different forms of car rust that every owner…

Car Care Tips: Car Washing Without Destroying Your Paint

It’s important to take care of your car. This is why these car washing tips will make yours look shiny…

Essential Safety and Maintenance Tips for Young Drivers

Getting a driver’s license is an exciting transition into adulthood, but these safety and maintenance tips will prepare every young…

Tricoat Myths

It’s come to our attention that a fair number of you don’t know what a tricoat is. This is a...

The Car Wash Dilemma

Here is a dilemma. You need to wash your car when it gets dirty. If you don’t, it could cause...

Wetsanding Your Vehicle

Hey there! Today, we’re gonna talk about sandpaper, wet sanding, and how it relates to your vehicle’s coat. Sandpaper has...

How Weather Effects Your Vehicle

Learn How Weather Can Affect Your Vehicle None of us can control the weather, but with a little extra care,...

10 Tips to Help Keep Your Car Forever

There are any number of reasons why you might want to extend the life of your vehicle. Money might be...

Holiday Gifts To Extend The Life Of Your Car

With the holidays approaching fast, everyone begins to think about the gifts they will give to loved ones in order...

Economical Ways to Prepare Your Car For The Winter

Whether you are driving a beat-up old clunker or the newest model, replacing your car because of the effects of...

When To Leave Car Repair to The Professionals

When to DIY or Leave to the Professionals Your car is a complex machine with somewhere around 30,000 parts, so...

Steps To Bring An Old Car Back To Life

There is nothing like the rush of excitement you get when you drive a shiny, brand new car fresh off...

Repair or Let Go? Signs To Let Go Of An Old Car

If you’ve got an American classic sitting in your garage which you’re dedicated to preserving, this article isn’t for you....

Don’t Ignore Those Paint Scratches

How Ignoring Paint Scratches Impacts The Overall Health of Your Car “It’s only a scratch.” That’s what the rugged heroes...

Winterizing Your Car Inside and Out

Winter can wreak havoc on your vehicle. The evil trio of road salt residue, cold temperatures and dirt can affect...

How To Increase Your Car’s Value For Under $100

Your vehicle is one of your greatest assets. Keeping it looking as good as possible carries with it many benefits....

Economical Tips for Maintaining Vehicle Appearance

It goes far beyond making a positive first impression. Keeping your car or motorcycle looking great is one of the...

Paint It Yourself

You can’t just park your car out back and paint it… But you can! Don’t assume that the TouchUpDirect crew...