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