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

Prior to any car restoration you will need to organize your shop for the the task. 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 now 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. This organization method will make sure you are not wasting parts during the car restoration process.

Take inventory of the parts as you remove them by dividing them into two separate cartons labeled replace and repair. Take pictures of them as you do this getting a picture of what the car looks like with them on and off. This process will also aid you in determining how much money you will need and how long it will take you to complete the project.

After you have the parts removed you can begin the cleaning process. The cleaning process of the car restoration entails the car be reduced to bare metal. There are several ways to do this but you need to find the one you are most comfortable with. The easiest and fastest method is to have the car dipped in acid. This removes dust, rust, and other foreign materials.

Now you will see the damage to the car once it's stripped. You may find rust holes, damaged floorboards, and dents. Do not despair! Even if the car didn't look too bad when you bought it you need to that this car has had a full life life. You only want to add to it right? So get busy and take that Sharpie to mark all the things that either require replacing or repairing.

It is time to mend all those dents, holes, and problem areas in order to get set for sanding. You will use several grades of sandpaper throughout the sanding procedure starting 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 advance to 800 wet grit sandpaper. This will leave your car with a hazy mirror image and also provide a preventative measure against scratches.

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