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The Complete Guide to Auto Body Repair, 2nd Edition (Motorbooks Workshop)

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Everything you need to know about auto body repair--updated and revised to cover water-based paints, the latest panel adhesives, and other body repair technologies.The only thing more reliable than rising gas prices is the wear and tear your car endures over its lifetime. Knowing how to repair your car without taking it to the body shop is a valuable skill for any car lover. If you want to restore, modify, or just fix up any car, from collector to custom, this is the book for you.In this updated and revised edition, author Dennis Parks covers new tools and techniques for dealing with ever-changing vehicular guidelines and technologies. New photography and updated step-by-step projects cover the latest information on panel adhesives, improved repair strategies, unibody vehicles, media blasting, panel overhaul and replacement, and tools and techniques for water-based paint products.The Complete Guide to Auto Body Repair provides all the information you'll need to deal with any bumps, bangs, and bruises your car encounters, as well as the many repairs required during a car restoration project. From tools to materials to techniques, this book takes you all the way through the process. Learn how to disassemble, repair, and reassemble bodywork, as well as how to prepare surfaces for paint. The Complete Guide to Auto Body Repair equips you with all the information needed to return your car to its former glory and avoid paying a body shop for work you can do yourself. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Motorbooks; 2nd edition (November 9, 2015)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0760349452


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 58


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.4 x 0.63 x 10.8 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #249,789 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #20 in Body & Fender Repair #54 in Car Customization #461 in Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • I got it
Look out Mylan, Michigan raceway
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2023 by Roberts' Art Studio and Photography Roberts' Art Studio and Photography

  • Great item to add th library
Good information
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2021 by James Hume

  • ACTUAL.
Un libro actualizado con las técnicas y herramientas didácticas más recientes.
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2019 by Mr.arturo Nuñez Dorantes.

  • My son wanted this book, so I got it ...
My son wanted this book, so I got it for him as a gift. He found it very informative and helpful.
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2016 by Nancy Jo

  • Three Stars
OK, but not much content, lacked specifics
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2018 by Annie's friend

  • Good Autobody book.
Got what I wanted, when I wanted it. It was a gift for someone else.
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2017 by Ralph

  • I learned a valuable lesson, worth the book's price.
sortof good book, made me decide to take car to repair shop instead
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2017 by Shungu

  • Not up to date information
This book does not have the necessary detailed steps to correctly paint a classic auto. It is so general in the information that you cannot perform the necessary work required to paint a classic auto. The written text is at the level of a third grader.
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2020 by MIchael

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