Having a good book on auto body repair can go a long way to learn not only how to do automotive body repair but also tips and tricks. Online resources are great also but often times can skip steps. A good book will guide you though the entire process from start to finish. Our Picks for Best Auto… Read More »
Having the right tools goes a long way when doing auto body repair and getting the job done quickly and right. One of the more common tools is the Random DA (Dual Action) sander. A DA spins and is moved about sanding off paint or rouging in bondo on a car or truck body. Most any professional will… Read More »
Vehicle dents can be annoying, frustrating, and expensive to repair. Below is two little tricks you can use when you have one of those dents. Of course, not all dents are the same and not all dents can be tackled the same way. There are those hard to get to dents. There are those dents that require hours… Read More »
When it comes to auto body work deep dents are not easy to get out and either need to be hit from the back or pulled out. Since many dents cant be reached from the back dent puller options are often looked at as the best method. One of these methods is called a Stud Welder Dent Puller… Read More »
Knowing what grit of sand paper and what to do with it is what makes a great paint job. Most automobile painters will agree that sanding is one of the most time consuming parts of the entire paint job. The more time you take in your sanding techniques the better the end result of your paint job will… Read More »
Spray On Bed Liner is very popular since it has a good look, is very durable, and falls into the DIY category. This makes it perfect for many trucks that need the bed liner protected and also look good at the same time. While a truck can be take to an auto body shop to be done you… Read More »
When a dent is so badly damaged it cannot be pulled out it must be cut out and removed. There are some cases where rust is also so bad that it cannot be repaired and it too needs cut out. If you find yourself in need of a major repair on your vehicles body! Then here is a… Read More »
Having the right auto body sanding tools can be crucial to getting a job done right along with a nice finish. Here we list the most common types of sanding tools used that wont break the bank and get you on the way to becoming an auto body expert. Basic Types of Auto Body Sanding Tool List Sanding… Read More »
Most everyone has been in a situation were they have a scratch on a car that they wish was gone. Thankfully there are many low-cost scratch removal kits for cars and trucks that make removing them a straight forward process. These kits contain everything needed to remove an unsightly scratch from your vehicle. The basic idea to remove… Read More »
Getting a chip or crack on a windshield like any accident is a bad moment. Fortunately, as long as they are repaired quickly the chip should not turn in to a large crack which would require an entire new window. That is the main crucial part of repairing a chip is to repair it quickly so a bump… Read More »
If you are a professional auto body repairman using an electric sander will be unthinkable. But what if your a do-it-yourself at home person, that wants to do bodywork? Can an electric orbital sander be used to do auto bodywork? The short answer is yes they can be used. I have seen many at home individuals do good… Read More »
Everyone loves a shortcut. Sometimes some may look at shortcuts as if they are the easy way to do things but not the correct way. There are some that may always take the easy way. Never-the-less if the short cut gets results, then one could argue that it is the correct way. I have put together a small… Read More »