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Automotive Paint Handbook

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Review: "Automotive Paint Handbook", John Pfanstiehl

This book presents a comprehensive overview of automotive finishing and includes the historical progress of automotive paint systems. The book is not, however, a "do it yourself" help manual. The chapters on equipment, repairs, and the complete paint job are akin to a guided tour in a paint shop. The text and illustrations throughout are well organized. The arrangement of topics is logical moves from basics through the operation of a paint and body shop. I am an amateur vehicle restorer and although the book was interesting, it wasn't particularly helpful for my hobby.

I've used this for all my home painting projects. Just touchups and the like, but it was quite handy as a reference.

I also worked for John's company when he was finishing this up, so many of the photos were taken by me. Most of the demo work was done on the hood of a rotting Dodge Omni. We stripped it down and built the paint back up. That was probably where I learned the most. I went in not having a clue how to get a glassy finish from a spray can and left with an "ah ha!".

For basic paint after some little fender benders, this is great.

This book should only be kept as reference, and not used solely for the purpose of repainting any automobile. The information in this book is accurate, but not explained well enough for a beginner.