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Having a car with nice paint is both the biggest reward and the biggest hassle in car crafting. Between searching for a paint shop that will do a complete repaint on an older car, getting the job done to your satisfaction in a timely fashion, and paying for it, having a car painted can be a harrowing experience. But there’s no reason to let all that stand between your car and a great paint job. After all, you know the old saying: If you want something done right, you’ve got to do it yourself. And you really can if you’ve got the time and patience to do it right.

The most daunting challenge for the first-time painter is understanding the various steps of the process: prep, primer, blocking, and the final spray job and detailing. Taken as a whole, it seems like an insurmountable hurdle, but each step by itself takes no more than a couple of days. Pacing yourself, you can get the job done in a reasonable amount of time if you have a plan and stick to it. We painted this ’70 Duster in just about a month from the time the bodywork was started until it was color-sanded and ready to drive out of the garage.

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http://www.carcraft.com/howto/24820/

How To Paint A Car - Do It Yourself Job of the Month

If I had a dime for every runaway shopping-cart or pebble-spewing dump truck that came into contact with my car, I wouldn't be writing these articles. The good news is even the most dinged up cars can be brought back to showroom condition.

Now, I've rated this job the most difficult only because the deeper you get into it, the more time you'll spend. We'll cover off the following two areas:

Removing Rust
Repairing Dents (small and large)
Each type of dent will require a different set of tools and skill set, so use your own discretion. If you find yourself in a jam, stop by your local PartSource store and talk with the Parts Pros. They'll be happy to help.
Let's get started.
Read more here:
http://www.partsource.ca/doityourself/JOM_July2005.asp

How To Paint A Car
reveals the techniques and technology behind automotive painting through 250 color photos, detailed captions, and a comprehensive text. You'll get the most up-to-date information about paint chemistry, the tools of the trade, and safety gear that every automotive painter must know.

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http://www.themotorbookstore.com/paint.html

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