How to Paint Your Car on a Budget

How to Paint Your Car on a Budget
Author: Pat Ganahl
Publisher: CarTech Inc
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2006
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1932494227

If your car needs new paint, or even just a touch-up, the cost involved in hiring a professional can be more than you bargained for. Fortunately, there are less expensive alternatives---you can even paint your car at home! In How to Paint Your Car On A Budget, author and veteran DIY hot rodder Pat Ganahl unveils dozens of secrets that will help anyone paint their own car. From simple scuff-and-squirt jobs to fullon, door-jambs-and-everything paint jobs, Ganahl covers everything you need to know to get a great looking coat of paint on your car and save lots of money in the process. This book covers painting equipment, the ins and outs of prep, masking, painting and sanding products and techniques, and real-world advice on how to budget wisely when painting your own car. It's the most practical automotive painting book ever written!

How to Restore Classic Car Bodywork

How to Restore Classic Car Bodywork
Author: Martin Thaddeus
Publisher: Veloce
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2004
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781903706626

A book written for the home restorer who, until now, lacked the confidence to tackle bodywork. with specially devised techniques which don't rely on workshop plant, this work spans the gap between professional and amateur. The text is readable, the photos bright and the instruction clear. A real boon for the enthusiast.

How to Paint Muscle Cars & Show Cars Like a Pro

How to Paint Muscle Cars & Show Cars Like a Pro
Author: Tony Thacker
Publisher: CarTech Inc
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2018-07-16
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 161325413X

The value and collectability of muscle cars has never been higher. Models that sold for $30,000 at auction 10 years ago are now going for quadruple that in many cases. The charts showing auction results, sale prices, and car value have a continuous upward trajectory. As such, some rare models of muscle cars are now valued in the realm of historically high-valued classic, sports, and show cars. Who would have dreamed that a Hemi 'Cuda convertible would be selling for Duesenberg or Ferrari money these days? Of course, when values of muscle cars increase to such an extent, the care and detail spent on restoration becomes vitally important, putting them into the exotic and show car realm. Naturally, the most visible aspect of a full-blown restoration is the paintwork. Veteran author Tony Thacker teams up with LA-based award-winning painter extraordinaire Mick Jenkins to bring you this complete guide to show-quality painting. Included is all the information on how to create a show-quality finish, including chapters on making a plan, the tools needed for the job, complete disassembly information, repair versus replacement decisions, metal prep, the latest and best paint products, application, custom finishes, and more.

Kustomland

Kustomland
Author: Thom Taylor
Publisher:
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2008
Genre:
ISBN: 9781616730000

Classic Car Restorer's Handbook

Classic Car Restorer's Handbook
Author: Jim Richardson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 180
Release: 1994
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781557881946

Covers rebuilding engines and carburetors, replacing upholstery, repairing fuel tanks, cleaning chrome, and restoring license plates

Lost Muscle Cars

Lost Muscle Cars
Author: Wes Eisenschenk
Publisher: CarTech Inc
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2016-03-15
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1613252250

In the world of archeology nothing compares to the discovery. Whether it’s related to King Tut’s tomb, the Titanic, or Amelia Earhart, the uncovering of an artifact outdoes all the research; work; and blood, sweat, and tears into a singular rush of adrenaline. In the world of the muscle car, some of the greatest creations are still waiting to be discovered. This book is a collection of stories written by enthusiasts about their quest to find these extremely rare and valuable muscle cars. You find four categories (Celebrity, Rare, Race Cars, and Concept/Prototype/Show Cars) within three genres (Missing, Lost History, Recently Discovered) that take you through the search for some of the most sought after muscle cars with names such as Shelby, Yenko, Hurst, and Hemi. Along the way, success stories including finding the first Z/28 Camaro, the 1971 Boss 302, and the 1971 Hemi 'Cuda convertible will make you wonder if you could uncover the next great muscle car find. Lost Muscle Cars includes 45 intriguing stories involving some of the most significant American iron ever created during the celebrated muscle car era. Readers will be armed with the tools to begin the quest to make the next great discovery in automotive archaeology!

How to Custom Paint Your Car

How to Custom Paint Your Car
Author: JoAnn Bortles
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2006
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9780760323113

Provides information on the process of painting and customizing an automobile, covering such topics as setting up a workshop, choosing tools, prepping the car, and working with custom colors.

How to Draw & Paint Cars

How to Draw & Paint Cars
Author: Tony Gardiner
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-04-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781845841249

This book is not about learning how to draw and paint fashionable cars, super cars, tarted up street or ‘cool’ cars as referred to by some motoring journalists, it is about drawing and painting all types of cars. The author has endeavored to distill experience from many years creating images on this subject into a book that will help and encourage those keen to draw and paint cars, both for pleasure or as a career. The author takes you through the history of the car from it's conception in 1885 to current models with sketches and paintings created in a variety of mediums, with examples and step by step guides. Readers are encouraged to develop their skills, whether raw beginners or accomplished artists. The road to success won’t be easy, but, through this book you will learn all the techniques short cuts accumulated over decades by an accomplished commercial artist. Whether for business or pleasure this book is THE handbook for automotive art. With 185 illustrations and step by step guides this is a must have for any budding auto artist.