Original Article - Car & Driver - 2015 With 2015 marking its 65th year, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Élégance, held on the 18th …
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1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Prototype – Vintage Project Part II
By Scott Grundfor Body Check Restoration begins with an analysis of the car, obviously easiest if it runs and is in one piece. By simply …
Choosing the Right Car by Scott Grundfor
There are three principals in a restoration: car, restorer and client. As a client, you've spent time choosing the right car, waiting a long …
How to Fix Paint Chips on Cars by Scott Grundfor
A friend in the auto detailing business suggested a way to fix paint chips on cars quickly and economically. We tried it, and we could …
Getting the Old Paint Off Cars By Scott Grundfor
Get the old paint off! Getting the old paint off cars is a skill. My friend Steve and I were sitting on the front porch one summer day in …
Preparing to Paint a Car By Scott Grundfor
Priming and Block Sanding Having looked at various paint removal methods in the last issue, by now we've stripped the old finish to …
Applying Paint To Cars By Scott Grundfor
Final Cleaning The first step, before we spray the color coats, is to again thoroughly clean the surface. Contaminants can hinder adhesion …