The Weekend Mechanic's Auto Body Repair Guide (Weekend Mechanic's Series)

A beginner's guide to professional quality auto body repair - for all those without a professional's expensive tools. After in-depth instruction in the basics of metalworking - including cutting, welding, straightening, and riveting - Grossblatt and Boynton address the all-important task of sanding and filling. Finally, they describe the fine art of painting, including what kind of paint to use, and how to mix and apply it smoothly to ensure a virtually seamless repair.