Do you want to make your custom cruiser pop the second it rolls out of the garage? Then look no further than the pages of this book--Motorbooks' bestselling "How to Paint Your Car" has been revised and updated with the modern tools, technology, and techniques you need to turn heads every time your wheels hit the pavement. Come inside with veteran author Dennis Parks as he walks you through the ins and outs of modern vehicular painting styles and techniques. Have you ever wondered how the seamless scallops and pinstripes on the panels of your favorite cars are applied in the first place? It's not as hard as you think. Inside, you'll find over 300 detailed full-color photos and illustrations to showcase how the pros do what they do. From vehicle setup techniques like masking and taping to spray booth ventilation and safety, you'll find everything you need to turn your garage into a high-class automotive painting workshop. More than a dozen step-by-step projects will prepare you to tackle your own car. Add some glamor and sparkle to your car--literally--with Motorbooks' updated and revised edition of "How to Paint Your Car."
Do you want to make your custom cruiser pop the second it rolls out of the garage? Then look no further than the pages of this book--Motorbooks' bestselling "How to Paint Your Car" has been revised and updated with the modern tools, technology, and techniques you need to turn heads every time your wheels hit the pavement. Come inside with veteran author Dennis Parks as he walks you through the ins and outs of modern vehicular painting styles and techniques. Have you ever wondered how the seamless scallops and pinstripes on the panels of your favorite cars are applied in the first place? It's not as hard as you think. Inside, you'll find over 300 detailed full-color photos and illustrations to showcase how the pros do what they do. From vehicle setup techniques like masking and taping to spray booth ventilation and safety, you'll find everything you need to turn your garage into a high-class automotive painting workshop. More than a dozen step-by-step projects will prepare you to tackle your own car. Add some glamor and sparkle to your car--literally--with Motorbooks' updated and revised edition of "How to Paint Your Car."
Über den Autor
Dennis W. Parks has written several best-selling how-to books for the Motorbooks Workshop series, including How to Paint Your Car, How to Build a Cheap Hot Rod, Hot Rod Body and Chassis Builder's Guide, and The Complete Guide to Auto Body Repair. Parks' personal projects currently include a complete buildup of a 1955 Chevy pickup truck. He lives in Cedar Hill, Missouri.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction Chapter 1 Automotive Painting Defined Chapter 2 Automotive Paint Chemistry Chapter 3 Supporting Products Chapter 4 Tools, Materials, and Safety Chapter 5 Surface Preparation Using Paint Stripper on Small Jobs Mixing and Applying Body Filler Applying and Sanding Primer-Surfacer Chapter 6 Masking How to Tape and Mask Windows and Windshields Chapter 7 Paint Application Chapter 8 Extra Details Laying Out and Painting Scallops Applying Vinyl Adhesive Graphics Chapter 9 Part Replacement and Assembly Reinstalling Door Glass Chapter 10 Keeping the Shine Cleaning Detailing Touching Up Your Vehicle’s Paint Chapter 11 Painting Other Parts and Components Painting Wheels Repainting a Vehicle (Start to Finish) Appendix I: Vehicle Painting Checklist Appendix II: Fiberglass Body/Body Component Preparation Checklist Resources Index