The starting point for paintwork on any car is access to a shop with a paint booth. Ray has connections from his boat racing days with Doug Oram, owner of Fleet Specialty Painting in Joliet, Illinois.

If your vehicle has dulled paint, you can restore it yourself by following a few steps and putting in a little elbow grease. ... How To Restore Faded Car Paint and Revive Its Original Shine.

That's a bargain compared to the $5,000 to $10,000 that it would cost for a comparable paint job. Outside of just cost, car wraps can last a long time if properly cared for, are easier to install ...