How to Restore Automotive Trim and Hardware: Chrome Steel, Make Hard-to-Find Parts, Detail, etc.

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Item # MB-35314  ISBN: 9780760335314




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Whether you're restoring your collector car for show or for the weekly Saturday night cruise, some of the most difficult parts to refurbish are the decorative trim and hardware.

How to Restore Automotive Trim and Hardware offers step-by-step instructions to restoring the little touches on your classic car that make it unique.

Whether you're looking to replace it, repair it, polish it, or re-chrome it, this book covers all your options.

Author John Gunnell details the repair of stainless steel and aluminum trim, decorative strips, fenders, bumpers, hubcaps, wheel covers, doors and trunk handles, and more.

No matter your ride, Gunnell's tips and instruction will ensure your restored beauty looks perfect right down to the knobs on the radio.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Acknowledgments
• Bright Metal Auto Trim
• Types of Trim Damage
• Introduction to the Restoration of Metal Moldings
• Metalworking Techniques
• Refinishing Techniques
• Restoring Other Types of Metal Trim
• Specially Finished Metal Trim and Genuine Wood Trim
• "Chrome-Plated" Plastic Trim
• Other Metal and Plastic Trim
• Helpful Modern Coating Methods
• Appendix
• Index

About the Author:

John Gunnell joined the staff of Old Cars Weekly in 1978, where he worked for 30 years, involved in all aspects of the old-car hobby. John lives on Iola, Wisconsin where he tries hard to keep ten cars and trucks and three motorcycles functioning at all times.

How to Restore Automotive Trim and Hardware: Chrome Steel, Make Hard-to-Find Parts, Detail, etc.