To save money on my paintjob I'd like to do all the prep work myself, preferably disassemble the car myself and simply take the pieces to my painter bits at a time and finally taking the car. My doors are full of dings and ripples. I've never done body work before, can somebody help me out with the learning process a bit? Where can I go to learn some basic things about ding removal/bondo work and can the beginner apply this to a daily driver thirdgen and make it look good?

 

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I'm about in the same boat as you, although - once I reach a certain point, I'm going to take mine to a body shop and have them finish up.

I did a search on this forums (advanced search) for titles containing 'rust' - I found a good many threads dealing with rust repair. Heck, try 'dent' etc..

I always use the advanced search and search titles only, since some words are practically in any post.

There's a ton in here now - search is definitely your friend. I'm about as 'newb' to body work as it gets too.

 

Look for any of the Paint and Body editions of Hot Rod, Car Craft , Super Chevy, etc. They've all got in depth articles with the products used that should get you on your way.

 

http://autobodystore.com/

tons of information available here

 

Nice link - thanks