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Car restoration is one activity that will leave you with the utmost sense of accomplishment. It is a hobby that requires persistence, dedication and money!to say nothing about time. Fords and Chevy's are the two models that are the easiest to start with as parts are more readily available.

Prior to any car restoration you will need to organize your shop for the project. Collect the materials needed such as a camera, a few cardboard boxes, a sharpie and some tags for labels. It is important to keep track of the parts that are taken off sooner rather than later. When it is time to start taking the car apart you need to estimate what needs to be replaced and what needs to be repaired. In this way will make sure you are not wasting parts during the car restoration process.

Take inventory of the parts as you remove them by separating them into two separate boxes labeled replace and repair. Take pictures of them as you do this so you know what the car looks like with them on and off. This process will also assist you in estimating how much the cost will be and how long it will take you to finish the project.

Once you have your parts removed you can start the cleaning process. The cleaning process of the car restoration requires the car be stripped down to bare metal. This can be done through several methods although you will need to find one that you feel the most comfortable with. The easiest method is to have the car dipped in acid. This removes dust, rust, and other foreign materials.

You will be able to view the damage the car has been through once it is stripped. You very well might find rust holes, damaged floorboards, and dents. But do not despair! Even if the car didn't look very bad when you bought it you need to that this car has had a been through many miles life. You want to extend it's life right? So get busy and take that Sharpie to mark all the things that either need replacing or repairing.

It is time to fix all those dents, holes, and problem areas in order to get set for sanding. You will use several grades of sandpaper during the sanding process beginning with 36 to 80. Once you have completed this step you are now ready to apply the glazing. Begin with 220 wet grit sandpaper and go on to 800 wet grit sandpaper. This will leave your car with a hazy mirror image and also give a preventative measure against scratches.

Your car restoration is finished! You are now ready to show off your beautiful car to the neighborhood with pride.