If your car restoration project is anything but a mainstream classic car, such as a mustang or chevy where reproduction pieces are readily available, you know that finding replacement trim for your car can be a daunting task. Whether its a seventh, eighth or ninth generation of the fseries f 150, 250, 350 pickup, with eddie bauer, lariat, ranger, sport custom, explorer, super duty. How to restore automotive trim and hardware offers stepbystep instructions to restoring the little touches on your classic car that make it unique. From correct emblems and decals to seat upholstery and sheet metal, npd has everything you need. Aside from the fact lots of you will likely derive a certain sense of satisfaction from seeing year old faded trim being restored to a nice factory finish, the real reason i wanted to cover. If your car restoration project is anything but a mainstream classic car, such as a mustang or chevy where reproduction pieces are readily available, you know that finding replacement trim for your car. Bobs nova is the worlds leading supplier of products for 19621979 chevy nova cars. My name is igor and i live in california restoring auto wood trim for mercedes. This is the book to have if you do a lot of trim work. Major application coverage includes c1c3 corvette, first and second gen camaro, 6472 chevelle, 5587 gm truck, impala, tri5 chevy, mopar and more. Posted on march 12, 2014 by thediygirl march, 2014. The little details count, and this book gives you the power to give those details new life. Save on mothers cmx ceramic trim restore and coat, 6.
Automotive fasteners and hardware hardware assortments. To restore real wood trim strips and dashboards is very different from trying to imitate a photoprinted grain pattern, andthank goodnessconsiderably easier. A musthave book for the serious restorer or anyone wanting to make their vehicle look their best. Shop now for american classic car parts including emblems, lenses, door handles, sill plates, interior trim and exterior trim.
Sections cover safely removing trim, marking flaws, repairing flaws, sanding and buffing, and unusual trim pieces made of copper, brass, aluminum, and so on. Black wow is a matte finish trim restorer for all colored, smooth and lightly textured trim. I pride myself on doing high quality and professional work for many years. Fill a spray bottle with 3 parts bleach and 1 part water. This kit contains enough compound to restore two full lenses with an easy four step process. How to restore metal auto trim motorbooks workshop. Back to black has never worked well enough for me imo. The oils in it make black trim look like new but its messy and gets everywhere and hard to clean out of the nooks and crannies. However, with meguiars ultimate black, restore the look of a vehicles trim. General motors restoration manuals and guides overhauling and restoring any pontiac, chevy, buick, oldsmobile, saturn, cadillac or gmc vehicle is made easier with the selection of general motors restoration manuals and guides available at the motor bookstore. Restore or modify your ford truck with the right parts from national parts depot. Wipe new trim restore protects from oxidation, fading. Our products are made of a siliconefree solution that uses natural oils, is voc compliant, and wont damage your trim.
The best way to restore the brilliance of any brightwork whether its chromeplated, polished aluminum, stainless steel, or anodized is to start with the mildest method first. How to restore metal auto trim motorbooks workshop series. When a little aluminum trim piece over a headlight costs as much as two tanks of gas for the tow truck something is wacky. The resource to the url or file is currently unavailable it only took me 30 minutes to make my 12. The book is not easy to find at a reasonable price however. How to restore automotive trim and hardware motorbooks. Protects against future fading for long lasting results against weeks of car washes, rain storms, snow, and sun. John gunnell has more than 40 years of experience in the classic car industry. Restore the clarity of yellowed, hazed, or dull headlight lenses and improve night visibility with this headlight cleaner kit. When it comes to restoring classic cars, the devil is often in the detailsspecifically, the small pieces of decorative trim and hardware. We specialize in the refinishing of stainless and aluminum automotive trim and bumper rechroming. Whether youre looking to replace it, repair it, polish it, or rechrome it, this book covers all your options.
Renews, restores and protects worn automotive trim and plastic. How to restore your chevrolet pickup is the most complete and authoritative book on restoring chevy pickups ever written. How to restore automotive trim and hardware book depository. Used it yesterday and it worked pretty darn good on all my black trim. In this video i take you through the simple steps required to permanently restore your faded plastic trim. His titles include illustrated firebird buyers guide, illustrated chevrolet buyers guide, how to restore automotive trim and hardware, and many more. Or, if you are refinishing a special family heirloom we can fill all of your hardware. Although the majority of our work is automotive related, we are not limited to only that. This book is the best i have found on auto trim restoration. Included are sections on chassis, interior, bed, trim, engine, transmission, glass, body, stripping, painting, etc.
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The definitive guide to restoring and caring for car chrome. Restotrim dons east coast restorations classic chevy. Bobs nova the ultimate source for restoration parts. Dull or old trim can make a great paint job look bad. As his editor and the person who keeps giving him assignments, i obviously find him to be knowledgeable, so i was fairly sure when i cracked open my copy of how to restore. Just tried this new stuff called turtle wax trim restorer. We are nationally and internationally known for our quality craftsmanship, accurate upfront estimates and unmatched personal customer service. We blackout all faded plastics and seal around the car including bumpers, pillars, window trims, handles, mirrors, moldings, grille and more. How to restore automotive trim and hardware available from. Get the rustoleum trim restore wipe at your local home hardware store. I take the extra steps to make your auto wood trim look like originals like the factory original from mercedes. It covers stainless steel, aluminum, pot metal, how to repair, straighten, polish and how to remove trim from the vehicle. We are car enthusiasts interested in new trends in automotive customization, reconditioning and restoration.
We offer the most complete selection of restoration parts, styling and. This book tells you a lot about auto trim restoration but does not tell you much on how. Black wow trim restorer, exterior trim restore, rubber. In this book one of the best auto restorers around. How to restore automotive trim and hardware motorbooks workshop. How to restore metal auto trim motorbooks, paperback, 19970712. How to restore automotive trim and hardware in the interest of full disclosure, i have to admit. Loaded with 100s of detailed pictures to help every step of the way. This book goes into great detail on every aspect from start to finish. Suitable for use with most plastic lenses, including light bars, headlights or taillights.
Proper removal and replacement of trim moldings as weve seen so far, the system for restoring bright metal trim is quite simple. Keep your 4957 chevy fueled, cooled, and running right. Todays cars are smarter and more capable than ever. Sheesh ive been so bored waiting between house showings that ive worked on all sorts of weird projects that were easy to quickly put away. Hardware assortments in addition to all of wurths standard automotive nuts and bolts, the company also offers common and specialty automotive fasteners and custom hardware products to better serve customers who specialize in luxury automotive repair, classic car restoration, or other types of specialty automotive repair. Delivers incredible shine for likenew appearance on all plastic trim, rubber trim, bumpers, window seals and cladding. Trim restorer protection incredible shine turtle wax. In this video we show you how you can restore the look to your faded plastic trim on your car using simply a shop towel and the detail king trim kote plastic trim dye. Review of restoration book after spending way too much time and money on ebay looking for replacement trim for a project car i decided there must be a better way. I love my little suv and plan to drive it until it drops. Restore and fix faded plastic trim on your car youtube. Trim parts setting the standard for quality restoration.
Solution finish 12oz, car wash equipment amazon canada. Ive had wipe new trim on my truck for just over a year now and my bumpers and fender wells still look. Classic industries offers a wide selection of 1967 chevrolet impala parts, including 1967 chevrolet impala interior parts and soft trim, 1967 chevrolet impala exterior sheet metal, 1967 chevrolet impala moldings, 1967 chevrolet impala emblems, 1967 chevrolet impala weatherstrip and unique accessories, to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation. Restoring classic car wood trim the selfsufficiency diy. John gunnell is a regular contributor to this site. Author john gunnell details the repair of stainless steel and aluminum trim. In this book one of the best auto restorers around provides stepbystep instructions for getting those essential details just right. You hammer our dents, file the metal flat, sand it smooth, and buff it to make the metal lustrous again. We also provide the rebuilding and restoring of vent window assemblies. Precision restorations is an auto restoration shop that is truly passionate about each and every classic car, antique car, custom hot rod and muscle car restoration project we perform. Restotrim is a full service automotive trim restoration shop. How to restore automotive trim and hardware book, 2009.
Remove light oxidation, dirt, wax residue and surface film with ease, bringing back that likenew color and protecting against further deterioration caused by sun, smog, ozone, water, chemicals. Available in clear or the correct factory green tint. Permanently restore faded plastic trim car cleaning guru. Trinova plastic and trim restorer restores car, motorcycle and truck trim, rubber and plastic 8 oz. Leaves an incredible shine and protects against common harsh factors like car washes, rain storms. Grime, dirt, and other forms of debris are bad for the rubber and will eventually cause it to deteriorate. Whether youre restoring your vehicle for show or personal enjoyment, this book provides basic, stepbystep information for restoring and repairing metal trim pieces on your vintage car or truck.
Most original finishes deteriorate, due to the effects of sunlight and condensation. Use a combination of bleach and water if the seals have a mildew problem. How to restore automotive trim and hardware 160 pages. He is a prolific writer, having authored 85 books about cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
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