Eddie Paul's Paint & Bodywork Handbook: Secrets from a Master Customizer [Paperback]

Eddie Paul (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 4, 2007

-Written by pioneer customizer Eddie Paul, expert builder responsible for creating the cars of "2 Fast 2 Furious" fame

-Appeals to millions of viewers who tune into custom car reality shows on nearly every cable network from MTV and Speed TV to the Discovery Channel

-Eye-catching design and photography accurately reflect the attitude and aptitude of today's custom car builder

Eddie Paul's Paint and Bodywork Handbook will inspire readers to see their cars and motorcycles as more than vehicles, and see the "customizer" in themselves.

This innovative and exciting guide:

-Incorporates 300+ great how-to photos and practical advice for everything from restoring and customizing a vehicle's body to more elaborate skills like shaving door handles

-Covers paint and bodywork techniques to guide beginning restorers, and inspire experienced customizers

-Explores and explains the tools and machines required for every "dream garage"

-Speaks to the possibility of everyday car and bike enthusiasts creating their own unique and powerful rides

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (January 4, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896892336
• ISBN-13: 978-0896892330
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #736,068 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars better options, May 22, 2007

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S. falconer "Olds guy" (Chi-town) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eddie Paul's Paint & Bodywork Handbook: Secrets from a Master Customizer (Paperback)

This book is a poor rehash of stuff from other books. Eddie first book is MUCH more informative than this one.

4.0 out of 5 stars Covers almost everything, October 11, 2011

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Liam "Liam" (White Bear Lake, Mn,USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Eddie Paul's Paint & Bodywork Handbook: Secrets from a Master Customizer (Paperback)

Explanations are understandable and the illustrations are very helpful. Chapter sequences seem to be in the proper order. Just have to get the guts to take on a BIG project.