If your car needs new paint, or even just a touch-up, the cost involved in getting a professional job can be more than you bargained for. Fortunately, there are less expensive alternatives, you can even paint your own car at home! In How to Paint Your Car On A Budget, author Pat Ganahl unveils dozens of secrets that will help anyone paint their own car. From simple scuff-and-squirt jobs to full-on, door-jambs-and-everything paint jobs, Ganahl covers everything you need to know to get a great looking coat of paint on your car and save lots of money in the process. This book covers painting equipment, the ins and outs of prep, masking, painting and sanding products and techniques, and real-world advice on how to budget wisely when painting your own car. It is the most practical automotive painting book ever written!
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Mustang and Fords, July 2006
"If you thought painting your own car, or at least prepping it for someone else to paint, was too hard, buy this book and give it a shot. You'll be surprised at the results."
"If you thought painting your own car, or at least prepping it for someone else to paint, was too hard, buy this book and give it a shot. You'll be surprised at the results."
Mopar Muscle, September 2006
"Full color, thick glossy pages, this book is an easy read, informative, and a real resource when it comes time for you to mask off your Mopar and start mixing that right color of B5 Blue or Hemi Orange."
"Full color, thick glossy pages, this book is an easy read, informative, and a real resource when it comes time for you to mask off your Mopar and start mixing that right color of B5 Blue or Hemi Orange."
Performance in Motion, June/July 2006
"Lavishly illustrated with over 400 color photos, the tips provided will easily save you the cost of the book. No matter if you want a simple "scuff and squirt" or a full on, lets-paint-everything paint job, this book will help eliminate mistakes."
"Lavishly illustrated with over 400 color photos, the tips provided will easily save you the cost of the book. No matter if you want a simple "scuff and squirt" or a full on, lets-paint-everything paint job, this book will help eliminate mistakes."
About the Author
Pat Ganahl is one of the most respected and knowledgeable journalists in the hot rod and custom car field, and the recipient of several Moto awards for automotive journalism excellence. He lives in Glendale, California.
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This is the best, by far, of 3 books I have purchased on automotive painting. It is very current and well written. The book details multiple examples of painting scenarios from touch-ups to frame-off paint jobs. There are numerous examples of cars painted by the author and others in their own garages, just like most poor car junkies would do. Great examples of equipment, paint products, proper use, safety concerns, etc. He really leaves no doubts as to what you need to know in order to pull off your paint project. I have a car torn down to paint and as I do it, this is the book that will be my guide.
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This review is from: How to Paint Your Car on a Budget (Cartech) (Paperback)
Good information on how to achieve a good looking paint job with minimal cost. Does not cover repairing major body damage. Author does not push specific products and color pictures are excellent.
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Good material, easy to read and understand! Needs more info on types of paint available and how to use them!
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