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Here is a video with some of the car at The 2012 Starbird Car Show in Wichita, KS.  There were some awesome rides there.  Makes me want to get my 1966 Mustand completed.

For more videos, visit Auto Show

Are you looking for tutorials?  Visit DIY Auto Books

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/hUlWN6xveds In this video tutorial, I am using a propane torch to remove a dent. This type of torch does not work as well as an oxy/acetylene torch, but it did work.

Auto Show

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No one want to plan on having a car crash, but planning ahead will save you much stress and headaches, if you should ever be involved in an auto accident.

In the video provided below, you will learn a few tips that will make an accident less stressful. Let me clarify this….you do not want to plan to have a car wreck, but plan what you should do if ever in one. Don’t kid yourself, fender benders happen thousands of time every day and you never know if it will be you.

What should you do immediately after the accident. Do you pull off to the side or not? Is it necessary for you to collect the contact information from the other driver? Should you take photos of the accident scene? These are a few of the question that will be covered in the video below. If you are unsure, I recommend you to watch the video and take the steps to prepare yourself if you do ever have a car accident.

Things changing fast in the automotive industry.  New car trends, and new technology are resulting in new ways to repair vehicles.  

New repair methods are required to make structural repairs without welding.  Watch the video to learn more.  You can learn about more changes in the industry at car trends.

Checking your tire pressure will keep you safe and help improvie your fuel mileage.

In this video, I am demonstrating how to check your tire air pressure, even if you don’t have your own air Compresser.

Low air pressure can result in a blowout. Not only is the cost of a new tire, or possible even damage to your car, but this could result in an auto accident as well. Keeping your tire properly inflated to the proper pressure will also increase your fuel mileage.

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Fix Dents using compressed air and a hair dryer. Does that really work? That is what we are going to test in this auto show. I used many different ways to repair door dents and door dings, but never the compressed air and hair dryer trick. If this works, the dent removal cost will be minimal. A can of air…that is it. Join Donnie Smith in the first episode of Does It Really Work Auto Show to learn if it works for me, or not.

For watch more upcoming videos in this video series and DIY how to videos, visit The Auto Show.  

Thanks for watching and I share these videos with your friends.  There will be more videos testing different products to see if they really work or not.  This will help you determine if you should spend your money on car products or not.  If you have a car related product that you would like tested, send me an e-mail to donniesmithmail@gmail.com

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CollisionBlast.com/iLLuma – Unique custom motorcycle paint trick that will add lights to your customized paint job. iLLumia-FX has a really cool system which will, “Bring Light To Your Design.”

Watch This Video Full Screen: CollisionBlast.com/iLLumaFullScreen

The system shown in the video is for custom painting a motorcycle. To watch this full screen at: CollisionBlast.com This is done using brass tape, which connect to a power source. Then the front side is filled with putty and painted over with candy. The end result is a awesome custom painted design, but when turned-on, the art work actually lights up.

If you are a custom painter or if you paint motorcycles and you’re looking for something unique, you are going to want to check this out.

To learn more about iLLuma-FX visit their website at iLLuma-fx.com

Tips For Painting A Car Yourself

Tips For Painting A Car Yourself
By Donnie A Smith

There is a lot of work that goes into painting a car. However, with all of the television shows, such as, Overhaulin’, West Coast Customs, and Powerblock, it appears to be much easier than it really is. In this article, I will give you a few tips for painting a car that will make it easier for you, but it still requires effort on your part.

First, you must realize that this type of work is not for everyone. In fact, I have students that enroll into my auto body class that are surprised to learn the amount of effort it takes to properly repair and paint a car. Of course, I said to properly repair a car. I have watched several YouTube videos where someone is demonstrating how produce results using Rustoleum and a paint brush. Well, maybe that method will work for a farm truck or tractor….that is not going to cut it in the real world. It does take effort and time to do this correctly…more than 1 or 2 hours for sure.

With that said, for the other gear heads out there, like me, the effort is not painful. If you love this type of work, the effort is fun and gets into your blood. So if this is not a hobby you enjoy doing, you may want to find something else that is.

Painting A Car

The first thing you want to keep in mind when painting a car is to clean the car. Over time, the car collects contamination from the environment and from waxing. These contaminates can cause a lot of problems for us in the refinish world. Contaminates such as silicone and oil is on the top of the painters bad list. To assure we eliminate this problem, an old fashion hand wash will do the trick. Remember, since wax and silicone are our enemy, don’t use a car soap with wax in it. We want to strip the wax, not protect and add to it. Dish soap will also work if it does not have added ingredients for keeping your hand soft. Once washed, wipe the car down with wax and grease remover to assure all traces of contamination are off the paint surface.

What Condition Is The Paint In

If you are lucky you can sand and paint the painted surface. However, there are a few reason that will cause you additional work. If the surface is peeling, you will need to strip the paint off and start over. If it is just the clear coat peeling, you may get by with just sanding all of the clear coat off and starting the paint process from there. Another thing to keep in mind is how thick the paint is. If the coatings are over 12 mils thick, you will need to strip some of the coatings off so you do not keep building up the mil thickness. Ask the paint store where you buy your paint to check it for you. They should have a mil thickness gauge. If the car is a factory paint job, or if it does not have any paint problems, you are safe to prep and paint.

Sand and Paint

To paint a car I am going to give you a wet sanding method, as you are probably a DIY car enthusiast without every tool under the sun. To do this all you need is some 400 grit wet or dry sandpaper, a squirt bottle with water and some genuine elbow action. Sand the entire surface you are painting with 400 grit sandpaper. Be certain to sand edges extremely well, as this is where paint will peel if not sanded properly. Once the entire car has been sanded, wash again to assure it is completely clean. Allow to air dry or use compressed air to speed up the process, and now you are ready for paint.

Spraying Primer Sealer, Base Coat and Clear Coat

If you did not do any body work and there is no bare metal, you do not have to use primer sealer. However, if there are spots where you sanded through leaving the car different colors, I would use a coat of primer sealer to get a uniform color before spraying base coat. If you can any bare metal, I would hit it with self etch primer in a rattle can before painting as well. Oh, and of course, don’t forget to mask before spraying! Now you are ready to spray base coat and clear coat.

Each brand uses slight different methods and flash times. The best thing to do, is to ask for technical data sheets from the place you buy the paint. They will be able to provide these for you and it will tell you exactly how to spray their specific products.

That is it, now it’s time to go out to the garage and get started painting a car yourself.

These are a few tips for painting a car. Of course, there is a lot to learn about the process, but getting started is the hardest part. To learn more tips for auto body and paint, stop by and visit us at The Auto Show.

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