Car restoration is one activity that will leave you with an extreme sense of accomplishment. It is an activity that demands dedication, time and money. 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 prepare your shop for the project. Collect 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 determine what needs to be replaced and what needs to be repaired. This organization method will ensure you are not wasting parts 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. Take pictures of them as you do this getting a picture of what the car looks like with them on and off. This process will also help you in determining how much money you will need and how long it will take you to finish the project.

Once you have your parts removed you can start the cleaning process. The cleaning process of the car restoration requires the car be reduced to bare metal. This can be done through several methods although you will need to find one that you feel the 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 may find rust holes, damaged floorboards, and dents. Do not despair! Even if the car didn't look bad when you bought it you need to 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 repair all those dents, holes, and other areas in order to get ready for sanding. You will use several grades of sandpaper throughout the sanding procedure beginning with 36 to 80. Once you have completed this step you are ready to apply the glazing. Begin with 220 wet grit sandpaper and advance to 800 wet grit sandpaper. This will leave your car with a hazy mirror image and also give a preventative measure against scratches.

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