A guide to refinishing suitable for complete beginners and more advanced technicians.





This heavily illustrated guide will help students through their Level 2 and 3 vehicle refinishing qualifications and be useful as a reference and trouble shooter for more advanced technicians. It is set out in the order in which a vehicle is repaired.


There are sections covering:








identifying different substrates, with an explanation of how this affects the materials to be chosen and techniques to be used







preparation work required prior to the application of foundation materials







how to choose the correct foundation material







shaping and sanding techniques







different types of popular top coats and the required application techniques







glossaries for tools and equipment







health and safety considerations