Everything you need to know about auto body repair--updated and
revised to cover water-based paints, the latest panel adhesives, and
other body repair technologies.
The only thing more reliable than rising gas prices is the wear and tear
your car endures over its lifetime. Knowing how to repair your car
without taking it to the body shop is a valuable skill for any car
lover. If you want to restore, modify, or just fix up any car, from
collector to custom, this is the book for you.
In this updated and revised edition, author Dennis Parks covers new
tools and techniques for dealing with ever-changing vehicular guidelines
and technologies. New photography and updated step-by-step projects
cover the latest information on panel adhesives, improved repair
strategies, unibody vehicles, media blasting, panel overhaul and
replacement, and tools and techniques for water-based paint products.
The Complete Guide to Auto Body Repair provides all the information
you'll need to deal with any bumps, bangs, and bruises your car
encounters, as well as the many repairs required during a car
restoration project. From tools to materials to techniques, this book
takes you all the way through the process. Learn how to disassemble,
repair, and reassemble bodywork, as well as how to prepare surfaces for
paint. The Complete Guide to Auto Body Repair equips you with all the
information needed to return your car to its former glory and avoid
paying a body shop for work you can do yourself.
