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QuestionHow do you start restoring a scratched car?Angel Ricardo is the owner of Ricardo's Mobile Auto Detail headquartered in Venice, California. With over 10 years of experience in mobile detailing, Angel continues to attend auto detailing trainings to improve his customer service and auto detailing skills.Any scratches that are deep enough to feel with your finger will likely need to be sanded down and repainted. Minimal scratches, such as wash scratches, can be buffed out.
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QuestionWhat can I use to remove rust on an old car?Angel Ricardo is the owner of Ricardo's Mobile Auto Detail headquartered in Venice, California. With over 10 years of experience in mobile detailing, Angel continues to attend auto detailing trainings to improve his customer service and auto detailing skills.It depends on what type of car and where the rust is. If the rust is inside of a rim or a wheel, for the most part, then you can use acid. If you use acid, you have to really know what you're doing because otherwise it could lead to more damage. If you don't know how or are not comfortable using acid, then don't even touch it and talk to a professional. For chrome, you can use steel wool and you don't have to use acid.
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QuestionI have a 67 Olds Cutlass Supreme that has extensive rust. Would it make sense to cut top off and put a new one on the car?Community AnswerNo, because it will not be as strong as before. What you can do is buy a donor car just for the body.
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QuestionIs it possible to have this worked on by professionals?Community AnswerYes, but that would be very expensive and would neither provide the satisfaction of doing it yourself nor be as much fun.
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QuestionWould these steps apply to all old cars?Community AnswerYes, although individual cars may have some additional recommended steps.
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QuestionHow do I restore an old car if I don't have money or a garage?Community AnswerA garage is not necessary, but some sort of shaded area can help prevent dirt and water from ruining the exterior further. As for money, old cars will need a lot of it. You'll be replacing many parts on the car, and it all comes down to what car you have and how much you want to do to it.
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QuestionShould I do exterior work on an old car first or work on the engine first?Community AnswerWork on the engine first. You may scratch up the bodywork hauling a heavy part out of the engine bay, or oil may spill on your fresh paint.
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QuestionShould I restore a vehicle from the inside out or outside in?Community AnswerYou should try to work on both, but focus on the inside first. It's easier to do engine work and interior work first, then redo the bodywork and paint the exterior second.
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QuestionIf I have rust damage on my 1969 Mustang Mach 1 doors, should I replace them?Peyton SchmiegeCommunity AnswerIt depends on how bad the damage is, because Mustang parts are expensive. If it's merely surface rust (no holes), just use body filler. If the door is rusted through but the main structure is intact, you can get away with a replacement door skin or a patch panel. If the door's inner structure is rusted away, you will need a new door.
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