What is the first thing you notice when you see an old car or truck for the first time? If you are like most folks, the answer would likely be the paint. Not just the color but the overall condition of the paint finish. Does it have a beautiful, high-gloss […]
Author: kensium
Glossary of Paint Terms
To clarify some of the terms used in describing the many types of automobile and truck paints, the following is a glossary of paint terms that apply: Primer Primer is the necessary base for any paint job. It binds the paint to the metal, wood, fiberglass or previously painted substrate […]
Modern Fuel in Old Cars
Many of you will surly recall the days in the mid-70s when unleaded gasoline first started to become widely available. At that time it was intended mainly for “new” cars with Catalytic Converters that were expensive to replace and would easily be damaged if exposed to good old “lead” or […]
Abrasives for Automotive Paint Prep
Many times I have heard folks say “ah, sandpaper is sandpaper, what’s the difference?” Well, that may be somewhat true if you are only concerned with making a nice pine birdhouse, paper towel holder or a magazine rack for your wife’s birthday that is just fine but that term just doesn’t apply […]