Learning how to restore cars can be a fun yet frustrating adventure. We have seen thousands of customers come through our auto body supply store over the years. These customers have either been in the car restoration for multiple years or are just starting out. Many of the professionals that have come through our store have learned useful tips and routines that have let them master the craft of car restoration. Maybe you’ve picked up car restoration as a Coronavirus hobby or maybe you do it for a living. Whatever the case is, check out our 5 useful car restoration tips from the professionals.

1.Budget your time: Many restoration pros suggest giving yourself extra time to complete your car project. If you’re just starting out, this is an especially important tip. You might make a mistake or two so budget in time for that if you are trying to hit a hard deadline. You’ll also want to make sure you budget time for family and friends. Don’t let the car restoration take up all your time.

2.You have to make a budget: This is an extremely important part of starting a car restoration project. If you are just staring out, it probably isn’t a good idea to purchase a torn apart rust bucket to restore. This project will cost a lot more money than applying some Bondo and paint to a car that is still in fairly good shape. As you get more experienced with restoration, the easier it will be to predict how much it will cost. Make sure your spouse knows about the project budget ahead of time so they don’t get any surprises.

3.Find a good spot to work in: You would be surprised how much space car restoration can take up. Make sure you have an adequately sized space before diving into the project. You should also make sure the space has enough space for your tools and equipment. Nothing is worse than working in a space with clutter so try to keep your space neat and organized as much as possible. It should also have adequate ventilation and be a comfortable place to work in all types of weather.

4.Buy a car that’s running: Believe it or not, you can actually spend more money purchasing a non-running vehicle as opposed to one that is running well. If you’re just starting out in car restoration, try to purchase a car that is going to work with novice skill level. If the car is too far gone, you may become too frustrated or broke to finish it.

5.Make sure you have all the adequate tools: It pays to do your research before starting an auto restoration. Find out what tools the pros use and purchase them. Getting all the tools you need ahead of time will save a lot of time and trips to the auto part supply store. If you don’t end up using all of the tools, you may be able to return them if they are in decent shape.

Whether you’re am experienced car restoration professional or you are just starting out, Auto Body Specialties has all the parts you need to complete your project.