In a previous post, when we discussed preparing your car’s paint for winter, one of the steps mentioned was using an applicator to fill in small chips and scratches. But surprisingly, even as simple as this seems, a follow-up, here, with some detailed advice might help you to achieve a better result. First, in case you aren’t aware of it, car dealers sell small and inexpensive touch-up applicators that match the colour of your car. … [Read more...]

Over the last few blogs we have touched upon a few topics regarding the restoration of your favorite classic automobile. In a sense, restoring an old vehicle is just as exciting as purchasing a brand new one. The excitement and fever is intense and it’s a good thing but it can also be problematic. During this period of excitement it’s very easy to only focus on the finish line and cut corners to get there. These corners aren’t always … [Read more...]

If you are in the market for a vehicle restoration project there’s a high probability that you’ve been browsing classifieds and internet forums trying to soak up as much information as possible. During this process you’ve probably encountered varying conditions of vehicles ranging from decrepit to immaculate; but where do you fit in with your potential project? The answer to that question largely depends on the size of your budget and … [Read more...]

When you own a project vehicle that started off as a either a rusted hull or something that was neglected in a farmer’s field destined to rot, you can probably see the potential to return the vehicle to its former glory. The restoration process is a long road to travel, but when you finally get to the end and the time comes to paint your vehicle you may have several questions, particularly about what colour to choose and who to trust to do the … [Read more...]