Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1 Automotive Painting Defined Chapter 2 Automotive Paint Chemistry Chapter 3 Supporting Products Chapter 4 Tools, Materials, and Safety Chapter 5 Surface Preparation Using Paint Stripper on Small Jobs Mixing and Applying Body Filler Applying and Sanding Primer-Surfacer Chapter 6 Masking How to Tape and Mask Windows and Windshields Chapter 7 Paint Application Chapter 8 Extra Details Laying Out and Painting Scallops Applying Vinyl Adhesive Graphics Chapter 9 Part Replacement and Assembly Reinstalling Door Glass Chapter 10 Keeping the Shine Cleaning Detailing Touching Up Your Vehicle's Paint Chapter 11 Painting Other Parts and Components Painting Wheels Repainting a Vehicle (Start to Finish) Appendix I: Vehicle Painting Checklist Appendix II: Fiberglass Body/Body Component Preparation Checklist Resources

About the Author

Dennis W. Parks (Cedar Hill, MO) has written numerous how-to bestsellers for the Motorbooks Workshop series, including How to Build a Cheap Hot Rod, Hot Rod Body and Chassis Builder's Guide, and The Complete Guide to Auto Body Repair. www.dennisparks.com