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Subject: how to paint a car
Category: Sports and Recreation > Automotive
Asked by: hemv2003-ga
List Price: $15.00
Posted: 29 Sep 2003 12:39 PDT
Expires: 29 Oct 2003 11:39 PST
Question ID: 261274
Please give me a list of 20 GOOD web sites that provide useful
information on how to paint a car.

For each URL you give, please tell me why it's good - what do they do,
why I should trust them or spend my time reading their opinions.
Please always give the full long URL address for pages with
information that I should know about, do not just send me to the site
to figure out stuff myself.

Many thanks in advance.
Answer  
Subject: Re: how to paint a car
Answered By: knowledge_seeker-ga on 08 Oct 2003 06:23 PDT
 
Hemv2003,

Here are 20 GOOD websites on HOW TO PAINT A CAR. Sites include
instructions, project photos, health and safety concerns, video and
book resources, government regulations, and forum discussions. I have
reviewed each site and provide a brief description under each link.



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1.

HOW TO PAINT A CAR
http://realbig.com/detomaso/1998-02/1215.html

A very detailed step-by-step instruction on how to paint a car. From
prep to show-car finish.

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2. 

Videos -  How to paint your car!
http://www.autobody101.com/videos/

Here you can order a complete set of 4 videos that will walk you
through the process of painting your car.

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3.

Free auto painting and auto body work E-Book
http://www.autobody101.com/download.php

Click here to download a free ebook about the basics of auto painting

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4. 

Auto Body and Paint Information, Tips, and Techniques
http://www.autobody101.com/articles/

A multi-page indexed website providing a complete guide to every
aspect of auto body repair and painting

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5.

HOW I PAINTED MY CAR
http://www.geocities.com/piran_montford/car/

One owner’s story of how he painted his 1982 Y-reg Austin Metro L, in
the style of the artist Piet Mondrian.

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6.
DRIVEWERKS - How To and Do It Yourself books
http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/ShopCart/STUF/POR_STUF_BKHOWT-detail.htm

An excellent resource for ordering books on car preparation, painting,
restoration, and detailing. Over 2 dozen books devoted to car
painting.

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7.

What it takes to Refinish Your Car...
http://www.majewskiautobody.com/refinishing.htm

A brief description of the steps professionals take to refinish a car.


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8.

CAR PAINTING - CHEMISTRY IS IMPORTANT
http://www.geocities.com/car_painting/

Explanation of the chemistry of automobile paint and finishes

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9.

Taking some of the confusion out of the newest wave in painting
http://www.dpchevy.com/feature5.asp

An overview of the effects of new air quality regulations on the
automobile painting industry and how that then affects car
enthusiasts.

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10.

CAR PAINTING FAQS
http://www.autoswastik.com/paints.htm

A guide to give an insight into the world of refinishing and refinish
paints to help consumers understand what it really takes to get the
best re-spray job, giving suggestions on how to select the right body
shops and providing informative and money-saving tips.

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11. 

RESTORATION TIPS
http://www.seanet.com/Users/clauded/tips.html

An extremely detailed discussion on how to restore a car, from metal
repair to detailed painting instructions.

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12.

Project Build  El Cheapo, Part 4 - Paint for the Poor
http://www.carcraft.com/projectbuild/3844/

A photo and text documentation of a low-cost painting process for a
1972 El Camino. Good pictures.

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13.

HOTRODDERS BULLETIN BOARD - Body - Exterior 
http://www.hotrodders.com/f19

A discussion group for hotrod enthusiasts with one section devoted to
body and exterior maintenance. Many thread discussing painting
techniques.

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14.

Automotive Painting
http://www.mini.org/minirestoration/Restoration/PaintContent.html

Well-written overview of how-to-pick a paint shop to paint types,
do-it-yourself steps, safety and health concerns, and color matching.

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15.

CLASSIC AUTO RESTORATION – PAINT FAQS
http://www.paneldoctor.com/FAQ/faqpaint.htm

Answers to everyday questions regarding auto painting and restoration.

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16.

REC.AUTOS NEWSGROUP ARCHIVE
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=paint&btnG=Google+Search&meta=group%3Drec.autos.misc

Numerous discussions and first-hand advice on car painting

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17.

BULLARD - Respiratory Products - Automotive Painting Industry
http://autopaint.bullard.com/
 
Necessary safety equipment for automobile painters and refinishers.

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18.

OSHA - Safety and Health Topics: Autobody Repair and Refinishing
 http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/autobody/

OSHA guidelines covering workers in autobody shops who are potentially
exposed to a variety of chemical and physical hazards. Chemical
hazards may include volatile organics from paints, fillers and
solvents; silica from sandblasting operations; dusts from sanding; and
metal fumes from welding and cutting.

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19.

RUST AND YOU
http://www.autorestorer.com/articles/art104.html

An overview of the important first step to painting a car – rust
removal.

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20.

SCOTT GRUNDFOR CO. – IDEAS FOR COLLECTORS - PAINT
http://www.scottgrundfor.com/ideas/paint3.html

Steps to applying paint to cars; choosing equipment, health and
safety, paint selection, spraying techniques, and fixing problems.

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Thank you for your question. If any of the links do not meet your
needs, please feel free to ask for clarification.

-K~

Search terms:  Various combinations of –

auto / automobile / automotive / car 
paint / painting / 
restore / restoration / restoring
refinish / refinishing
“how to”
steps
techniques
“do it yourself”
Comments  
Subject: Re: how to paint a car
From: carlolsen-ga on 03 Oct 2003 01:39 PDT
 
Hot Rod magazine has had quite a few good articles and books on how to
paint your car.  You might check out:

http://www.hotrod.com/searchresults/?terms=painting

Anyway, at least it's a place to start.  Their information is
trustworthy.

-Carl.

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