Car restoration is one activity that will leave you with the utmost sense of accomplishment. It is a hobby that requires persistence, dedication and money!to say nothing about time. Fords and Chevy's are the two models that are the easiest to begin with as parts are more readily available.

Before any car restoration you will need to organize your shop for the project. 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. With this type of organization you will make sure you are not wasting parts during the car restoration project.

Take inventory of the parts as you remove them by dividing them into two separate boxes labeled replace and repair. Take pictures of them as you do this so you know what the car will look like, before and after. This process will also help you in determining how much money you will need and how long it will take you to complete the project.

After you have your parts removed you can begin the cleaning process. The cleaning process of the car restoration requires the car be stripped down to bare metal. There are several ways to do this but you need to find the one you are most comfortable with. The easiest method by far is to have the car dipped in acid. This removes dust, rust, and other foreign materials.

You will be able to view the damage the car has been through once it is stripped. You could find rust holes, damaged floorboards, and dents. Do not despair! Even if the car didn't look too bad when you bought it you need to that this car has had a had a event-filled life. You only want to add to it right? So get busy and take that Sharpie to mark all the things that either require replacing or repairing.

Now it's time to patch up all those dents, holes, and other areas to get set for sanding. You will use several grades of sandpaper throughout the sanding process starting with 36 to 80. Once you have completed this step you are now ready to apply the glazing. Begin with 220 wet grit sandpaper and go on 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 show off your beautiful car to the neighborhood with pride.