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Car restoration is one activity that will leave you with an extreme sense of accomplishment. It is a hobby that requires dedication, time and money. Fords and Chevy's are the two models that are the easiest to begin with as there are always parts available as the need arises.

Before any car restoration you will need to set up 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 know what needs to be replaced and what needs to be repaired. In this way will make sure you are not wasting parts at any time during the car restoration process.

Take inventory of the parts as you remove them by separating them into two separate cartons labeled replace and repair. Take pictures of them as you do this getting a picture of what the car looks like with them on and off. This method will also assist you in determining how much the cost will be and how long it will take you to complete the project.

Once you have your parts removed you can begin 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 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 too bad when you purchased it you must realize that this car has had a been through many miles 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.

It is time to mend all those dents, holes, and problem areas to get set for sanding. You will use several grades of sandpaper during the sanding procedure starting with 36 to 80. Once you have completed this step you are ready to apply the glazing. Begin with 220 wet grit sandpaper and proceed 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.