How to paint classic cars tips techniques step by step procedures for preparation painting enthusiasts restoration manual paperback september 19 2017 by jeff clew author 40 out of 5 stars 15 ratings see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions price new from used from kindle please retry 1799 paperback please retry 2494 2494 999 . To prepare your car for paint youll need to sand away the old finish and add a few coats of primer if youre only touching up a small patch use a sanding block but if youre painting the whole car youll want to use an electric sander buff the surface in small circles until you cant see any shiny patches or lines then wipe away the debris left over from sanding with a clean wet rag once the cars clean cover the areas you dont want to get paint on with . Body painting is one of the most hands on and difficult elements of restoring a classic car there are lots of steps to be taken before you can even begin painting like cleaning and preparation then you have to start doing long winded planning checking the humidity and weather conditions if you want to accomplish a professional quality paint job it requires a lot of hands on knowledge and . How to paint classic cars tips techniques step by step procedures for preparation painting by martin thaddeus english january 19th 2015 asin b00sh5ca76 isbn 1787111423 160 pages epub 1789 mb how to paint classic cars takes you through each stage of painting a car from planning to safety to finishing move forward on your painting projects with skill and the confidence . Car painting basics 125 steps to perfect paint do it yourself tips and tricks to make your hot rod arrow straight and ready for paint