How to Restore and Customize Automotive Interiors

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Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2012-08-13
Publisher(s): Motorbooks
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Summary

A major part of any auto restoration is bringing the interior back to life, and How to Restore Automotive Interiorsprovides you with the tools and knowledge you need to tackle any job on any type of car, from prewar classics to full-on customs to modern vehicles. Veteran author Dennis Parks takes you step-by-step through all the processes, from restoring seats, door panels, floor coverings, and headliners to adding sound dampening and thermal insulation. With tips and advice for selecting the right tools and planning your job, as well as maintaining your restored interior, How to Restore Automotive Interiorsis the only book you’ll need to get the job done.

Author Biography

Dennis W. Parks has written several best-selling how-to books for the Motorbooks Workshop series, including How to Paint Your Car, How to Build a Cheap Hot Rod, Hot Rod Body and Chassis Builder's Guide, and The Complete Guide to Auto Body Repair. Parks' personal projects currently include a complete buildup of a 1955 Chevy pickup truck. He lives in Cedar Hill, Missouri.

Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1: Tools and Materials Chapter 2: Sound Dampening and Thermal Insulation Chapter 3: Seating Chapter 4: Door Panels Chapter 5: Floor Coverings Chapter 6: Headliners Chapter 7: Secondary Interior Areas Appendix: Upholstery Maintenance Resources Summary & About the Author Index

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