DIY Guide to Custom Painting: How to Paint Like the Pros

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One of the biggest jobs in any restoration or customizing project is also one of the most important: the paint job. Nobody will notice the hours you spent on the interior, the engine, and the chassis, if the car is still cloaked in dingy original paint or primer.

In this book, author Tom Brownell covers the equipment, the materials, and the techniques you need to know to get a professional-quality paint job on your project car.

Brownell starts with the basics—how to set up a paint booth and work safely, then discusses the different types of paints and finishes available to the enthusiast. He then covers the increasingly complex topic of paint systems, and the tools and techniques necessary to use them.

Table of Contents

• Guidelines to Painting Safely
• Types of Paint
• Powder Coating: Easy, Safe, and Fun
• Painting Systems—The Key to Modern Refinishing Products
• Tools and Techniques—High-Tech Painting
• Removing and Existing Finish
• Recoating and Existing Finish
• Painting Over Plastic
• Primer Coatings
• Sanding and Filling—Materials and Techniques
• Sealing the Primer Base
• Selecting or Matching a Finish Color
• Finish Systems and Applications
• Custom Paints and Creative Designs
• Airbrushing and Pinstriping
• Custom Effects with Powder Coating
• Final Steps
• Finish Preservation, Care, and Storage
• Appendices

This comprehensive resource also includes a source guide and a glossary of paint terms—it's all the information you need to paint it yourself, or to get the results you want from a professional body shop.

DIY Guide to Custom Painting: How to Paint Like the Pros