It has long been said that a paint job is only as good as the prep, but that leaves out the answer of just how to get there. A decent paint job will take a fairly intensive amount of prep ...

For precision weld grinding, folks tend to use cut-off wheels and quick-change sanding discs, but big restoration projects can use up a lot of wheels and discs. Professionals have a tool they use that ...

Automakers and their suppliers have been painting glass fiber-reinforced composite exterior body panels, including those made from sheet molding compound (SMC), for many years. SMC painting, in ...

Begin by using your 4-inch grinder and remove all paint, primer, and filler around the hole that you want to fill. See All 11 Photos11 Here are two methods for creating the plug to fill the hole.

Finding the cheapest auto body repair can backfire. Make sure to pick the right type of repair shop, read reviews, gather estimates and ask the right questions. Many, or all, of the products featured ...

The modern home mechanic is a bit of an everyman. Handy homebodies looking to invest their time and energy into a new hobby — or even a change of career that capitalizes on an existing love of the ...