Customer Reviews

How to Restore Metal Auto Trim (Motorbooks Workshop)

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I had some beat up trim pieces for two vehicles, a 57 belair and a 64 impala. After pricing replacement trim I realized I needed other options. I picked up this book and was very happy with it. It covers all aspects of repairing and restoring trim.

There were sections of replating that I skimmed over. all of my trim was stainless. The book walks you through tools and techniques. After reading it I went out and did some hammer work on the dents, then some sanding, then polished everything to a perfect shine. I think it looks better than the replacement trim I have seen on other cars. I am sure that some overseas factory worker is not putting the same attention into polishing the trim as I did.

The book is a great addition to your library if you have some experience restoring trim, or its even better if you have absolutely no experience or idea where to start. It will walk you through the entire process with plenty of pictures too.

I had seen this book before but never bothered picking it up. After seeing more and more cars at shows with truly beautiful trim on them, I decided it was worth buying a book to learn how to make mine look like that. After reading this book cover to cover (and with some practice), I've gotten rather good at restoring the trim on my cars and cannot believe the results. The book is written well and easy to follow. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone with cars with chrome, stainless, aluminum, etc. trim. Your car will climb a level or two in appearance for sure.

A very informative book a easy read well worth your time just saving one piece of trim will pay for this book.

It was good.and very helpful.It gave me the reassurance that I could do the task

This book is the best I have found on auto trim restoration. Unlike other books that go into very little detail this one pretty much has it all. It covers stainless steel, aluminum, pot metal, how to repair , straighten, polish and how to remove trim from the vehicle. The book is not easy to find at a reasonable price however. Most sellers want 100.00 or more for it for some reason even up to 523.00 at one book site. I waited and waited and I found one on Amazon for 40.00. The book is good for the beginner, easy to read and understand with a lot of pictures. There are not many books out there on this subject, this one is the best.

I have contacted Amazon and bountifulbookstore regarding this order and have no response. The order was placed on March 3, 2009. I have not received the book. If I do not receive the book or a response from either Amazon or the bookstore, I will request a refund from my credit card.

Please contact me and let me know what is being done to get the book to me.

Thanks, Don Lunsford