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Pro Paint & Body HP1563 Kindle Edition

by Jim Richardson (Author), Tom Horvath (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 54 ratings
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This is a revised and updated edition of one of the bestselling paint handbooks in the industry. It includes current information on HVLP paint guns and equipment and waterborne paint technology. It also has sections on hammer and dolly, paintless dent removal, patching panels, spray guns and compressors, paint prep, shooting paint, color sanding, plastic bumper repair, and custom paint tips and tricks.
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    159 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publisher
    HP Books
  5. Publication date
    February 1, 2011
  6. Reading age
    18 years and up
  7. File size
    14709 KB
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About the Author

Jim Richardson is the tech editor for Classic Auto Restorer and the author of HPBooks' Classic Car Restorer's Handbook.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004GXC8BQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HP Books; Revised, Updated edition (February 1, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 1, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 14709 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 159 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 54 ratings

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
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5.0 out of 5 stars Looks Like a Great Resource
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2014
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I like doing car repair but am a total novice at body work. I was looking for a book that covers all the basics with clear instructions for newbies like myself. although I have not started any of my planned projects yet, This looks like it will be the perfect resource to guide me through the process. Very complete on materials, sources, techniques, potential problems and more.
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Nels
4.0 out of 5 stars A great book - although the photos are pretty bad
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2014
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This book is loaded with good information on restoring an old car. It has some information on repairing collision damage,
but the focus is really on doing great paint jobs on older cars including replacing rusted body panels. Rust proofing,
materials, techniques are all covered. This book also suggests where you can buy something and what to buy - useful information.
There is a chapter on fiberglass (Corvette) bodies also. I would certainly give it 5 stars if it were not for the old black and
white photos used. In the photos it is difficult to see what is going on.

I think someone with limited experience painting cars would greatly benefit, although I am not sure I would recommend it
to someone who knows nothing about auto body repair and painting.
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Michael Stephens
5.0 out of 5 stars If you want to do it right, get the book
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2019
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Very handy. Lots of good information and east to follow. Author is respectful that not everyone is a pro. Recommended
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Walter J Dirkin
3.0 out of 5 stars This was a good book on overall body work
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2014
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I was looking for a book on body finishing. This was a good book on overall body work, but not much on painting. I was looking for more specifics on auto painting.
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joe
5.0 out of 5 stars great buy
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2013
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Product is as described, fast shipping!! Great seller provided tracking info, if you are looking for something to get you started with your project this is where you start no hassle AA +
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tinkerbell
5.0 out of 5 stars My husband had been away from body repair for a ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2016
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My husband had been away from body repair for a few years and found this very informative. New materials, new methods.
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Fred Joyal
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2013
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This contains and excellent review of more or less current techniques and allows someone with basic skills and experience to tackle larger painting projects (like cars and motorcycles).
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Parsons
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2016
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Book has been very helpful to my husband who is trying to restore a 76 El Camino.
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keith elliott
3.0 out of 5 stars A quick review
Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2013
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While the information itself in this book is definitely first class, I found that the lack of colour photographs to be very surprising given the nature of the book. That's the only reason I gave it 3 stars. I'd like to suggest that future issues use full colour photos.
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Mr. Gary Clements
4.0 out of 5 stars Good tips
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2013
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Good book for the amateur painter, but aimed at those with a slightly more professional equipment set-up.
Worth the money for some of the advice, you'll save the cost on paint and time
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2.0 out of 5 stars This book would be fine if you already know all the basics but not ...
Reviewed in Canada on March 23, 2016
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I found the book interesting to read with plenty of background information, but rather limited on the "how to" part. This book would be fine if you already know all the basics but not good for someone trying to learn how to paint there own vehicle.
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Terry Darmochid
1.0 out of 5 stars no useful info, waste of my time
Reviewed in Canada on December 2, 2015
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too general, no useful info, waste of my time,
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