Car repair and painting can seem intimidating, but with the right tools and techniques, you can achieve professional-quality results. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take you through the process from start to finish, covering everything from bodywork and prep to painting and blending panels. First, let’s look at the process in three parts: Cleaning To…
Repairing Dented Panels Repairing major or minor dents in body panels requires a skilled hand and feel for straightness. Although much of this is learned with experience you can still obtain a straight repair using a “guide coat” to help you achieve a good repair. Pre-Clean your Panel Wash your panel down with soap and…
Applying a Primer Surfacer The goal when applying a primer surface to a panel is to provide holdout and protection over your substrate. Primer surfacers provide some fill to level out feathering and correct minor flaws on your panel. Any dent repairs involving body fillers should be finished in P180-P320 grit paper before starting a…
Here we have a beautiful brand new Dodge Ram pickup truck. Unfortunately human error has caused the bumper some discomfort. Due to some sort of confusion the holes for the license plate were incorrectly drilled. I have a hard time understanding how it happened personally, especially since there is a pair of divots indicating…