How to Paint Your Car reveals the techniques, tricks, and technology
behind automotive painting through 400 color photos, clear captions,
detailed text, and step-by-step how-to sequences. You'll learn the
latest information about paint chemistry, waterborne paints, spray guns,
body fillers, surface prep, site prep, as well as respirators and other
safety gear that every automotive painter must know. With step-by-step
detail, you'll learn how to properly prepare your car for paint work,
including minor bodywork, surface preparation, rust removal, masking,
priming and final coating. How to Paint Your Car also includes
information about custom touches and effects as well as how to care for
your paint after application, including information on buffing
compounds, waxes, and other care products. Everything you need to know
to feel comfortable and confident in undertaking your own paint project,
whether a touch-up job or a complete respray, is covered in How to
Paint Your Car.