How to Paint Your Car on a Budget-Op/HS
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Book Overview
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
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1932494227
ISBN13:9781932494228
Release Date:April 2006
Publisher:Sa Design
Length:144 Pages
Weight:1.16 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
outstanding
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is the best, by far, of 3 books I have purchased on automotive painting. It is very current and well written. The book details multiple examples of painting scenarios from touch-ups to frame-off paint jobs. There are numerous examples of cars painted by the author and others in their own garages, just like most poor car junkies would do. Great examples of equipment, paint products, proper use, safety concerns, etc. He really leaves no doubts as to what you need to know in order to pull off your paint project. I have a car torn down to paint and as I do it, this is the book that will be my guide.
How to paint your car on a budget
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Excellent book for a beginning at home painter. I'm in the process of restoring a car at home and this is the best DIY book I have read on autobody and paint.
Just What I Was Looking For
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I really wanted to paint my project myself and this book convinced me that I can do it. Ganahl gives all the information I'll need to paint my Lotus 7 replica (Stalker V6). The right amount of detail along with hints and tips are just what I needed.
Useful info
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
The book contains very useful info on a variety of subjects. It's wriiten in a manner that is easy reading and understandable. Would highly recommend to anyone thinking about painting their own car.
painting a car in your garage
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This book offers a clear and concise review on how to paint your car-yourself. It seems that the main point is that it's not the paint. It's what you do to the paint after it's sprayed that determines how good it looks. If you are even remotely thinking of painting your own car, you need to read this book first and save yourself a lot of headaches. Ready Set Spray!
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