In the second installment of our five-part series on upgrading your classic car’s body work, Brent Ackley teaches you how to properly strip paint from and rough up a door panel, and then mix and apply plastic filler. He demonstrates each of the techniques that you’ll need to complete the process and achieve a uniform coat before moving on to priming.
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7:41Classic Car Polishing Preparation
Craig Hopkins prepares you to polish your classic car with 1000, 1500, and 3000 grit sandpaper without scratching the paint, and then shows you the sanding technique with paint sticks, blocks, and a water blade to get the perfect finish. Make sure all of your equipment is clean!
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16:01How to Use a Bead Roller and Skates on Your Classic Car
The Bead Roller is a handy tool that provides extra strength by adding ridges to your sheet metal. Mark Oja and Cam Benty demonstrate how to use a Bead Roller on your classic car to add a little extra flair and strength to any metal you have.
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2:10Classic Car Sanding Supplies in Your Shop
Sanding is a critical step in adding an impressive paint job to your classic car, so you need the proper supplies in your shop. Cam Benty helps you choose what size blocks to use, how to build your own block and the functions of a powder can. A proper finish starts with the car sanding…
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3:34Essential Car Tools
Craig Hopkins introduces the car tools you will need to install front sheet metal to your classic car. Some of the equipment you will need includes a ratcheting strap, screw driver, wrench, ratchet, sockets, hammer and pick bar. New hinges will also help make the hood fall in the same place every time.
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