How to Paint Classic Cars (Enthusiast's Restoration Manual) [Paperback]

Martin Thaddeus (Author)

Book Description

Series: Enthusiast's Restoration Manual | Publication Date: August 28, 2005

The complete guide Written by a paintwork professional Step-by-step, illustrated procedure Preparing your workshop Colour mixing and matching Includes the art of filling with lead Covers all stages from paint removal to applying a new topcoat Packed with professional tips What to do if something goes wrong. This book takes the reader step-by-step through each stage of preparation from minor repairs, through filling and undercoats to a paint finish fit for a classic car. Over 140 color photographs illustrate every stage of the procedures. Paint like a professional!

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About the Author

Martin Thaddeus was born in Crawley, England, in 1959, one of nine children. After 10 years in crash repair and salvage, Thaddeus chose to specialize in classic restoration, which appealed to his creative nature. Thaddeus has written on classic car restoration for Veloce.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Veloce; 1st edition (August 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1903706637
• ISBN-13: 978-1903706633
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #736,003 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Do It Yourself Guide, August 14, 2007

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Spits (Titusville, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Paint Classic Cars (Enthusiast's Restoration Manual) (Paperback)

This book is a good guide to counter some of the others out there that are entirely too oriented toward those with access to professional facilities. Few of the shade tree restorers among us have ready access to the full gamut of spray booths, high end abrasive blasting, two-stage compressors, etc.--you get the idea. This book is more focused on doing things economically. Following the guidelines in this book, you might not get the results that you would in a pro shop, but you will also avoid the easily recommended 'get all the best toys' mentality. One item of note: because this book is out of Great Britain, the product recommendations are not directly relatable to U.S. products / product lines, but comparable products are recognizable.

5.0 out of 5 stars this one, March 22, 2010

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This review is from: How to Paint Classic Cars (Enthusiast's Restoration Manual) (Paperback)

As with all books by Martin Thaddeus, this one just starts on the subject without a whole lot of filler. I wish this guy wrote more books covering other automotive topics. A great buy for the true diy who doesn't have all the money in the world.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good information, basic and reasonable, August 20, 2009

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This review is from: How to Paint Classic Cars (Enthusiast's Restoration Manual) (Paperback)

This book on painting classic cars is written and based on English vehicles. Along with the different nomenclature that is used such as "bonnet" for hood and "boot" for trunk, the book provides honest, real repair and paint procedures. Most books of this nature tend to throw chapters about different paint types, chemicals and high dollar spray equipment at you, but this one tends to focus more on just getting the job accomplished. It touches on those subjects of course, but it does not waste a lot of space on the issues either.

I found that the book provided some very interesting examples and tips on how to go about making reasonable repairs and laying down the paint in a method that would serve the purpose. If you are looking for something that is just not a gloss over on the idea of painting, but rather a practical application then this book is for you.