If the droppings affect more than a 1-inch diameter, you have to use a fine-cut cleaner. However, after removingbird poop from car,pre-level the spot with a 3000-grit wet and dry sandpaper. Then, you can use the compound to reglaze the finish. Check this video from AMMO NYC to hav...
A matte car's finish should be sealed every six to nine months. On a regular gloss finish, damage such as minor scratches, swirls and etching can often be buffed out, as long as the damage doesn't go all the way through the paint to the primer. On a matte car, though, abrasive ...
How to paint or restore chrome table legsNovember 25, 2021Q. Hi, I am Ginger, and love old kitchens and I have a vintage yellow cracked ice formica top table with chrome legs. The table has been in storage and the curved legs and quite rusty and pitted. It seems I might be missing...
Over thirty years in preparation,How To Restore Your Harley-Davidson Third Edition is the biggest and best book written on restoring 1936 OHV and 1937–1965 Harley-Davidson motorcycles, an encyclopedia showing what parts are correct and what is not. This book is the reference work on Harley-Dav...
Like any painting work, when using a touch-up paint pen, rushing will only result in a bad finish. Do not rush the required drying time in between coats. To be clear, you should wait 20 mins to 24 hours for the primer, base coat, and clear coat. You can use a blow dryer to sho...
After a sandblast and thorough degreasing, we sprayed this set of vintage two-stroke twin pipes withC-7600 Glacier Blackfor under $80. But word to wise, this finish is very thin and scratches easily, so handle with care. High-Temp Spray Paint for ExhaustEveryone’s first exhaust project st...
Regardless of how you remove the chewing gum off the exterior of your vehicle, wash and wax it afterward to restore the finish. You want to avoid chipping the paint off your vehicle if you use specific instruments, such as putty knives or a scraper. Also, remember that no matter your app...
10. Rub out the paint To achieve a glossy finish from spray can touch-up paint, you need to run it by hand with a polishing compound. If there are any significant mistakes from the paint job, you’ll need to start with wet-sanding using 1,000 and then 2,000 grit. Avoid going too...
4. Seal door:Finish with a clear sealant to protect the paint and provide additional weather resistance. How to restore a wooden garage door Cracks, rotten timber, andpeeling paintare common issues with wooden doors. Wesley Angel says, ‘Determine the severity of any cracks. If near a hinge...
Whether you’re a classic car restoration hobbyist, body shop owner, service manager, school instructor, used car dealership owner or simply a DIY handyman when it comes to car repairs and restorations, we have you covered with expert insight on how to perform common auto body repair jobs....