Car restoration is one activity that will leave you with a high 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 start with as there are always parts available as the need arises.

Prior to any car restoration you will need to set up your shop for the the job. Gather 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 take the car apart you need to know what needs to be replaced and what needs to be repaired. In this way will make sure you are not wasting parts at any time during the car restoration process.

Take inventory of the parts as you remove them by separating them into two separate boxes labeled repair and replace. Remember to take pictures of them as you do this getting a picture of what the car will look like, before and after. This process will also help you in estimating how much the cost will be and how long it will take you to finish the project.

After you have the parts removed you can start the cleaning process. The cleaning process of the car restoration requires 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 could find rust holes, damaged floorboards, and dents. But do not despair! Even if the car didn't look very bad when you purchased it you must realize that this car has had a had a event-filled life. You want to extend it's life right? So get busy and take that Sharpie to mark all the things that either need replacing or repairing.

It is time to mend all those dents, holes, and other areas in order to get set for sanding. You will use several grades of sandpaper throughout the sanding process starting with 36 to 80. Once you have finished this step you are now ready to apply the glazing. Begin with 220 wet grit sandpaper and proceed to 800 wet grit sandpaper. This will leave your car with a hazy mirror image and also offer a preventative measure against scratches.

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