Paul's Auto Paint Advice

Now that summer has passed in Australia, the temperature is ideal to head out into the garage on the weekend and work on a classic car restoration project. One of the most satisfying parts of restoring a car is applying a new coat of paint to bring the vehicle back to its beautiful former glory. But before the application of new paint, the removal of the old paint is necessary. Sandblasting is one way to remove the old paint from a vehicle, and there are pros and cons for using this process.

It is one thing to deal with a single stubborn engine part and a different thing to deal with several stubborn components. Unfortunately, most car owners don't know where to draw the line and end up spending money on repairs and replacement that does not last long. If you have a particularly old car and the engine is constantly breaking down, you need to give engine rebuild a try. Professional engine rebuilders have the tools and expertise to rebuild your engine, thus extending the service life of your car by a few more years.

The first thing that car owners have to deal with after the health concerns following an accident is the state of the vehicle. In cases involving minor accidents, the straightforward course of action is talking to the insurer to determine how much of the repair cost they will be covering. However, if the accident is major, you will have to get an expert opinion on if the vehicle can be repaired or if it is totalled.

Do you need someone to fix your damaged auto body after getting involved in a car accident? There are many panel beaters out there. Unfortunately, finding one that's right for your auto body repair job can be downright overwhelming.  The following guide will provide the information you need to single out the best panel beater out of the numerous options on the smash repairs market. Warranties  The quality of auto body repair work typically varies along with the cost of service.

Body painting is a quick way to spruce up the appeal of your vehicle. And if you are restoring an old model, body painting is the easiest way to ensure that it looks brand new! Nonetheless, the quality of the body paint largely depends on the type of prep that was performed prior to the paint being applied. If not much consideration is put into the preparation process, the end result will be characterised by unsightly bumps and unevenness that will definitely detract from your car's overall appeal.

Having your car spray painted can make it seem brand new; a fresh coat of paint can give it colour and style, and help to hide dull and faded paint that may otherwise reveal the car's age and overall wear. However, when considering if spray painting is right for your vehicle, you want to ensure you separate the fact from the fiction about car paint, what it can accomplish, how to get the job done right, and everything else involved in the work.

Paintless dent repair can often be performed on cars that have suffered slight dents and dings, as many new car manufacturers today use paints that are meant to be very flexible. This is so that the paint will bend and stretch when the car body is hit, rather than immediately flaking or chipping away.  However, before you decide on the best way to fix your car after a collision, note a few common misconceptions about paintless dent repair.

If your car has suffered a slight scratch, you might be able to buff it away or apply a bit of touch-up paint, and the car will look like new again. However, for actual smash repairs, it's best to leave your vehicle in the hands of a professional. Note why this is, and why a car owner should never assume that they can manage their own smash repairs no matter the extent of the damage to their vehicle.