Paint & Body Handbook [Paperback]

Don Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1994

For over 10 years, this has been the resource that auto buffs and body shop professionals have turned to for guidance on how to complete any refinishing project. This edition has been revised and updated to include recent developments in water-borne paint technology and spray equipment. 275 photos, 25 in color.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: HP Trade; Rev. edition (April 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557880824
• ISBN-13: 978-1557880826
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #897,667 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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64 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AutoPainting do's and don'ts for the pickiest tastes, September 6, 2000

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Stephen Voss - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paint & Body Handbook (Paperback)

Being a meticulous person, I thoroughly researched all the available books when I made the decision to paint my 1976 280Z last spring. As I poured through book after book while sitting in my favorite bookstore back home in Seattle, I narrowed the search down to this book based solely on the well explained terminology this book offered. It described in detail, the safety precautions that should be taken very seriously, as well as the pressure to set the gun up with. Color pictures along with black and white, all the needed technical areas were covered with competence that could only come from a good teacher. I had prior painting experience so making the choice was slightly skewed, but having painted bombs for the military didn't qualify me to paint a car! I learned why certain paints were to be avoided, and others were highly recommended. All the needed techniques were very complete in their descriptions, and when the time came for me to begin painting, I was feeling confident I would be pleased with the results. In the end, I had a couple small over spray blemishes, and one small sag. The book offered methods to stop this from happening and the needed techniques to avoid it in the future. As well as informing me how to solve the problem. My car was completed, and looks like a professional did it. I can say without the aid of this book, I would NOT have been very displeased with the final results. Research them yourself, and I'm certain you will come to the same conclusion, this is probably the best source of information in print regarding automotive painting styles, techniques, and safety precautions.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars outdated, September 1, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Paint & Body Handbook (Paperback)

This book does not cover any of the paint or welding technology that has developed in the past 10 years, which is critical knowledge for today's auto restorer.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money or time, August 13, 2001

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BD (Kingsport, TN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paint & Body Handbook (Paperback)

This book is extremely outdated! It appears that the book was written in the mid 70's and the authors have made little attempt to bring it up-to-date. If you need to know how to work with lead fillers this book is a must for you, if not save your money!