This is a vintage automotive repair manual focused on bodywork and paint—made for DIY fixes you can tackle at home.
It covers practical skills like spray painting basics, surface prep, repairing dents, fixing chips and nicks, and working with body fillers. You also get photo-heavy walkthroughs and illustrated job steps for common problems (including rust-spot repair and door/window/lock fixes).
A solid reference copy, and ready for the garage shelf.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Paperback manual
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Size: 11 × 6 × 1 in
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Material: Paper (softcover)
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Color: Blue/gray/yellow cover with red accents
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Origin or Maker: Hearst Books / The Hearst Corporation, New York, New York (Motor)
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Year or Era: 1988 (copyright)
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GENRE: Automotive Repair; Auto Body & Painting
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Language / Pages: English / 251 pages
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Identifiers: ISBN 0-87851-702-2; Library of Congress Catalog Card No. 79-66360
Edition & Features
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Edition/Printing: 2nd Edition
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Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Step-by-step photos and diagrams/illustrations (shown in photos)
Condition Grade: Good
Notes: Noticeable cover wear and rubbing, with an orange price sticker on the front cover. Page edges show age toning; interior pages shown look clean and readable.
- See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
About the Author / Maker: Published by Hearst Books
Published by Hearst Books (The Hearst Corporation) under the Motor imprint, this 2nd edition compiles practical guidance for body repair and painting projects.
A no-nonsense shop companion for weekend fixes and long-term projects.
Disclaimer
The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
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