Fix it! : how to repair automotive scratches, dents, scratches, tears and stains

Body cleanup. Cleaning the engine bay ; Cleaning/polishing chrome ; Restoring discolored headlight lenses ; Cleaning out leaves and debris ; Washing your car ; Waxing your car ; Removing faded and/or deteriorating pinstripe ; Removing stickers and decals -- Refreshing the interior. Re-coloring worn leather with leather crème ; Dyeing interior leather ; Cleaning leather upholstery ; Conditioning leather upholstery ; Cleaning interior vinyl ; Cleaning cloth upholstery ; Repairing a torn seat ; Replacing a worn-out or broken seat ; Repairing a speaker grille ; Cleaning a stained visor ; Cleaning out and vacuuming the interior and trunk ; Cleaning floor mats ; Shampooing carpet ; Removing odors/freshening the air -- Basic paint and body repair. Removing paint stains ; Polishing oxidized paint ; Touching up a scratch ; Popping out a small dent ; Replacing a fender ; Reapplying door molding, adhesive type ; Reattaching clip-on molding ; Attaching or reattaching mud flaps -- Glass and mirrors. Fixing a glass chip ; Replacing a side mirror ; Reattaching a rearview mirror ; Repairing plastic-coated window trim -- Convenience and cosmetic repairs. Replacing a topper strut ; Replacing a window crank ; Recharging the air conditioning system ; Replacing the antenna ; Repairing a sticking power window ; Repairing a broken trunk lock.

 

Fix It! How to Repair Automotive Dents, Scratches, Tears and Stains is a complete guide for any car or truck owner who wants their ride to look, feel, and smell like it did the day they bought it. Years of commuting to work and family vacations will take its toll on a car. Coffee spills, paint scratches and fades, hoods and fenders acquire dents and rust, and smells linger in the upholstery and ventilation. It all adds up to a car that's not as fun to drive as it used to be and maybe even embarrassing. Whether breathing new life into your reliable ride or getting it ready to sell, you can solve these problems with a few basic tools and products, and the right instruction on how to use them. Fix It! How to Repair Automotive Dents, Scratches, Tears and Stains provides step-by-step projects anyone at any skill level can accomplish to help keep their car looking its best. From buffing a scratch to popping a dent, doing it yourself has never been easier.

 

Fix It! How to Repair Automotive Dents, Scratches, Tears and Stains is a complete guide for any car or truck owner who wants their ride to look, feel, and smell like it did the day they bought it. Years of commuting to work and family vacations will take its toll on a car. Coffee spills, paint scratches and fades, hoods and fenders acquire dents and rust, and smells linger in the upholstery and ventilation. It all adds up to a car that's not as fun to drive as it used to be and maybe even embarrassing. Whether breathing new life into your reliable ride or getting it ready to sell, you can solve these problems with a few basic tools and products, and the right instruction on how to use them. Fix It! How to Repair Automotive Dents, Scratches, Tears and Stains provides step-by-step projects anyone at any skill level can accomplish to help keep their car looking its best. From buffing a scratch to popping a dent, doing it yourself has never been easier.