Top Classic Car Restoration Tips
When it comes to classic car restoration, nobody understands better than Modern Trends that it’s not just a hobby; it’s a way of life! Before you dedicate your life to fixing up old rust buckets that no one wants, here are five tips to make that journey a little more enjoyable.
1. Be Ready To Learn
Classic car restoration involves a variety of different processes. While you may already be well versed in some of them, others might be entirely new for you. Embrace this as an opportunity to expand your skill set. There will be some knowledge to gain from friends and family, and for other things, you can always turn to the professionals. It’s not hard to find professionals who offer evening classes and courses teaching you plenty of the very same skills you will need along your car restoration journey.
2. Have The Right Tools
Nothing is more frustrating and time-consuming than getting all set up to complete a job on the car, get half the work done, only to realize that you are missing one of the tools required to complete the job. Then you must stop what you are doing and hope you can find it locally; otherwise, your project might be on hold for a few days while the tool you need gets shipped.
Start the job off the right way and itemize all the tools, equipment, and parts needed to complete the job. From that list, cross off the items you already have and buy the ones you don’t. Then you can start the job and finish it all in one go.
3. Learn To Find Joy In The Small Wins
Restoring a classic car can be a long, sometimes frustrating, and always rewarding experience. Maybe you are a person who always gets everything right on the first try. Or perhaps you’re like others who can find it hard to stay motivated and on task. Celebrating the minor victories and focusing on how good that next win is going to feel will keep you motivated.
4. Stay On Budget
A critical tip people sometimes forget to consider when they set out to restore a car is how expensive it can get. Build a budget and try to stick to it. Search the parts you need and get some idea of the project’s cost. You can break it down into pieces if you can’t finish the whole thing at once. Once you’ve established the project’s total cost, add another 30% to account for emergencies and stuff you didn’t think of.
5. Don’t Be Afraid To Ask For Help.
During the restoration process, you may come up against projects you don’t feel comfortable with. Knowing your limits and asking for help when you need it is essential.
In those moments, you can turn to the classic car restoration specialists at Modern Trends in Norwich, ON.
Whether you need help restoring the body, mechanics, interiors, hardware or paint, call us at 519-468-3050 or click to book your appointment today!