It’s been a while since you last got behind the wheels of that monster muscle car of yours. There are a lot of sentimental attachments linking you to it, or you just have an affinity for old classic cars. One thing is certain, and that is you will want to restore it to its former glory and have it catch the eyes of all the onlookers around. Only, you will want to do it yourself — after all, there are all those sentimental attachments… Since this is what creates a connection between yourself and your car, here is how you can do that.
How Car Restoration Works
Since you cannot usually just walk into a car dealership and buy the classic car of your dreams, what you will usually find to be true is you have to buy it off someone in its 20+ years of running state. When that dream comes to life, you will find that your car of yesterday is actually hosted to a number of endless mechanical issues. You will, in such a situation, be in need of three things: money, time, and a lot of hope.
1. Analyze the problems and issues
This will be a smart way to start because you will be able to draw up a plan that includes the money you are going to spend on the parts you will need. It might also give you an idea of how long it could take to restore your car.
2. Bring the necessary tools to your workshop
When caught in the laborious task of restoring your car, your tools will become your new best friends. Car restoration wizards at Cozy Down Home will advise you to have the right tools on hand. One that you will find indispensable is an angle grinder, which is the ultimate tool for removing rust, deburring metal as well as corrosion, or cutting through a plate, round and bar stock. Other tools may include, but are not limited to, screwdrivers, pliers, sheet metal scissors, electrical tools, and many others.
3. Work on the interior as well
The interior is just as important as the exterior. Work to rejuvenate the interior by picking out the appropriate set of tools and materials. This may include, but is not limited to, carpet cleaners, plastic and leather colorant, plastic and vinyl clear coat, vinyl preparation spray, and many more. Though, remember to bring a dust mask along.
4. Body and paintwork
There are no shortcuts when it comes to repairing the body and paintwork of your car, so just tackle the issue head-on.
5. Take a look beneath the bonnet
Due to the parts being out of service for so long, they have probably stopped working. Take a look at the transmission. Take a look at the brake fluids and change them, along with everything else that might be broken.
Restoring your car is no easy feat. Though, it is not insurmountable. And it is nothing that cannot be defeated by a little resolution, a lot of time, and a bit of money.