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Carsprays diy car repair website

the free online car bodywork and paint repair manual for diy car enthusiasts

Carsprays diy car repair website
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  • Tools Required
    • Tools and Equipment
    • Air & Electric Tools
    • Choosing an Air Compressor
  • Small Repairs
    • First Steps
    • Scratches and Stonechips
    • Repairing Dents
    • Using Bodyfiller
    • Removing Rust
    • Permanent Rust Repairs
    • Anti-Corrosion Treatments and Rust Prevention
  • Replacement Panels
    • GRP- Polyester Resin and Glass Reinforced Plastic
    • Bolted Body Panels
    • Welded Body Panels
    • Door Skins
    • Rear Quarters and Body Side
  • Ready To Spray?
    • Preparation Before Spraying
    • Masking and Taping
    • Car Colour Matching
    • Paint Spraying Tips
    • Primers and Undercoats
    • Water Based Paints
  • Car Spraying
    • Using Metallic Paints
    • Applying Metallic Paints
    • Applying Clear Lacquer
    • Blending Paintwork Repairs
    • Compounding and Polishing
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Welcome to Carsprays

General Advice For Repairers

Are you interested in repairing or restoring an older car? Then this diy car repair website is for you!
The methods described here are aimed at repairs that can be safely carried out with simple tools and materials, which means older vehicles are ideal for these techniques.

Essential Tools & Equipment

  • Tools You Need
    • Car Body Repairs Tools and Equipment
    • Which Garage Tools Do I Need?
    • Choosing an Air Compressor and Air Tools

Dents, Scratches and Rust Repairs

  • Small Repairs – Dents and Scratches
    • First Steps – Getting ready to repair dents in car bodywork
    • Repairing Scratched and Chipped Paintwork
    • Reshaping damaged panels
    • How to get perfect results using bodyfiller
    • Removing Rust
    • Permanent Rust Repairs
    • Anti-Corrosion Treatments and Rust Prevention

Replacing Body Panels

  • Replacement Body Panels
  • GRP- Polyester Resin and Glass Reinforced Plastic
  • Bolted Body Panels
  • Replace Body Panels
  • Door Skins
  • Rear Quarters and Body Side

Respraying, Blending & Colour Matching

  • Ready To Spray?
    • Final Preparation Before Spraying
    • Masking and Taping
    • How To Match Car Colours Perfectly
    • Paint Spraying Tips
    • Primers and Undercoats
    • Water Based Paints
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  • Car Spraying Metallics and Colours
    • Using Metallic Paints
    • How To Apply Metallic Paints
    • How To Choose And Apply Clear Lacquer
    • Blending Paintwork Repairs
    • Car Compounding and Polishing

 

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