In this detailed video tutorial on classic car resprays, Michael Coman shows you how to prepare for and apply primer on a panel to professional standards using an aerosol. Degreasing is the first essential step, followed by the use of tack cloths and various grades of abrasive paper and pads to prepare the surface for primer. Michael explains how best to spray using an aerosol can, what technique to use and how much paint to apply as well as some tricks from the professional body shops along the way. What results is a perfectly primed panel ready for flatting before paint.
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9:17Circuit Diagrams Explained – Faultfinding Guide
More often than not, an electrical issue on a classic car is as simple as adjusting a fuse or correcting a faulty wire. For those times when it’s just a bit more complicated, Ed teaches you how to read a circuit diagram on your classic car to discover where the faulty component might be in your car’s system.
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10:48Classic Wiring Tools – How to Join Two Wires
Discover the basic set of tools you’ll need to complete a number of electrical jobs on your classic car. Ed Hughes introduces these necessary tools and then demonstrates the quick methods he uses to join two wires.
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15:59How to Check Your Engine for Wear and Tear
In the next step of basic engine maintenance, Ed explains how you can learn a great deal about a car engine’s wear and general health by inspecting a few key components and completing a test or two.
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1:58How to Decoke Your Classic’s Engine – Introduction
Any capable restorer of classic cars ought to know how to decoke an engine. Over time the engine on a classic car becomes backed up with carbon, which causes the efficiency of said engine to drop. When enough carbon builds up, it might be time to decoke the engine–but how do you know whether it’s the right time?
Throughout this course, Danny and Ed will teach you some of the basic tips any car restorer needs to correctly maintain cylinder heads and gaskets, focusing on how to decoke an engine once the head has been removed.
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