Sun Damage To Paint Is Real - Here's What It Looks Like

With the recent heat wave, now might be a good time to review what kind of damage sun and heat can do to your paint. This past week saw temperatures hovering around 100 degrees, and just as your skin can get sunburned, so can the paint of your vehicle.

Read More
Paint Correction and Fixing Scratches - Here's How It's Done

We're currently offering $200 off your ceramic coating at Capitol Shine. However, a ceramic coating adds gloss to the paint, so any imperfections will stand out more. Therefore, it's important to fix any issues with the paint before applying any ceramic coating…

Read More
We Fix Headlight Haziness and Yellowing

Headlights are generally made of a polycarbonate plastic which, although durable, can start to break down over time. Just like the paint and plastic components of your vehicle, UV rays wear down the top layers of the headlight plastic which makes is susceptible to scratches and fading. When this top layer starts to wear off, that’s where…

Read More
Drive Cooler With Window Tint

We're about a month away from the first day of summer, and you know what that means! As NBC news points out, "When temperatures outside range from 80 degrees to 100 degrees, the internal temperature of your car can reach a scorching 130 to 172. To keep the temperature inside lower, it is best to have a tint on your window. Window tinting filters wavelengths from the sun that produce heat..."

Read More
Wax On, Wax Off...Forever: Learn Why Traditional Wax Is No Longer Relevant

The first bottled car wax was developed in 1946 by TurtleWax and for the most part, has been the standard type of wax used for the last 70+ years. As with most industries, however, advancements have been made. We now have better alternatives to traditional wax in the form of paint sealants and protective coatings.

Read More