Pro Paint & Body HP1563

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 andwhite 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 itto someone who knows nothing about auto body repair and painting.

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.

Very handy. Lots of good information and east to follow. Author is respectful that not everyone is a pro. Recommended

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).

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.

Decent reference materials.

I found the information in this book to be lacking in sufficient detail for a novice. It is written from a point of view as if the reader should already know the details of the subject matter. Black and white photographs throughout. A much better book is "How to Paint Your Car: Revised and Updated" from Motorbooks Workshop.

My husband had been away from body repair for a few years and found this very informative. New materials, new methods.

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

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.

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.

too general, no useful info, waste of my time,