Ultimate auto detailing projects
Book - 2003
An illustrated guide to projects in auto detailing.
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- Published
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St. Paul, MN :
Motorbooks International
2003.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- 160 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (page 159) and index.
- ISBN
- 9780760314487
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Understanding the Information Boxes
- Safety
- Section 1. Getting Ready
- Section 2. Preliminary Washing
- Project 1. Basic Vehicle Wash
- Project 2. Doorjambs, Hood, and Trunk Edges
- Project 3. Removing Tree Sap, Bug Splatter, and the Like
- Project 4. Grille, Brightwork, and Running Boards
- Project 5. Tires and Wheels
- Project 6. Vinyl Tops and Convertibles
- Project 7. Removing Stickers and Decals
- Project 8. Underbody
- Section 3. Interior Detailing
- Project 9. Vacuuming
- Project 10. Cleaning the Interior and Dash
- Project 11. Doorjambs and Panels
- Project 12. Vinyl and Rubber Dressing
- Project 13. Vinyl Seats
- Project 14. Cloth Seats
- Project 15. Leather Seats
- Project 16. Shampooing Carpets
- Project 17. Cloth Protectants
- Project 18. Interior Extras
- Section 4. Under the Hood
- Project 19. Initial Cleaning
- Project 20. Initial Cleaning without Water
- Project 21. Detailed Cleaning
- Project 22. Engine Block Painting
- Project 23. Painting Other Engine Parts
- Project 24. Removing Paint Overspray
- Project 25. Polish and Shine
- Project 26. Extras
- Section 5. Exterior Shine
- Project 27. Removing Severe Oxidation
- Project 28. Clay Bar
- Project 29. Buffing with a Machine
- Project 30. Hand Polish
- Project 31. Hand Wax
- Project 32. Removing Polish and Wax Residue
- Project 33. Paint Blemishes and Chips
- Section 6. Underbody Detailing
- Project 34. Steam Cleaning
- Project 35. Thorough Rinsing and Cleaning
- Project 36. Fenderwell Painting and Undercoating
- Project 37. Frame Members and Tailpipes
- Section 7. Glass, Trim, & Moldings
- Project 38. Removing Stickers and Decals from Glass
- Project 39. Glass Cleaning
- Project 40. Glass Polishing
- Project 41. Removing Buildup from Window Edges
- Project 42. Trim Cleaning
- Project 43. Chrome, Rubber, and Vinyl
- Project 44. Moldings
- Project 45. Windshield Repair
- Project 46. Plastic Window Care
- Project 47. All the Little Extras
- Section 8. Tires & Wheels
- Project 48. Whitewalls and Raised White Lettering
- Project 49. Dressing and Tire Black
- Project 50. Chemical Wheel Cleaners
- Project 51. Wire Wheels
- Project 52. Mags and Other Special Wheels
- Project 53. Wheel Covers and Hubcaps
- Project 54. Painting Wheels
- Section 9. Finishing Touches
- Project 55. Trunk Rejuvenation
- Project 56. Parts Replacement
- Project 57. Just Nice or New Car Smell
- Project 58. Bra Care and Car Covers
- Project 59. Concours d'Elegance Considerations
- Project 60. Final Inspection
- Project 61. Paintless Dent Removal
- Sources
- Index