Car Restoration

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Is the engine in good running condition? How about the transmission, does it shift right or slip? What about the electrical wires, the upholstery on the inside, and the paint on the outside? Picture your dream car. Your dream car may be something you have always wanted like your brother’s car from high school, your dad’s old car, or even a car you have always wanted but could not afford, maybe it could be something fast or exotic like a Ferrari or a Lamborghini. But for people like me, one of my dream cars does not come from the present nor the future, it comes from the past. For those of us whose dream car comes from the past, we cannot just walk into a dealership and purchase one. Buying an older car that is three, four or maybe even seven decades old can be a big pain in the rear end because it can present several mechanical problems. But if you have the time, dough and the ambition to do such a thing, you should probably consider something called car restoration. We all know cars are not suppose to last forever, but restoring a car can breathe a new life into an older car and make it look and run like new. Restoring a car makes it more valuable when you sale it or at an auction plus it guarantees its status at being a collectable car but it will not come easy. “Restoring a car is a big undertaking. It's not something to begin unless you have plenty of time, money, and know-how. But if it's done properly, you can bring a car back from the dead and up to its original factory specs -- or you can build your own custom machine. In any case, why pass up the chance to finally drive your dream car?” (George) The job, the cost and all the work that needs to be done to make the car look like new again will all depend on the car you choo... ... middle of paper ... ...y cloth. For some parts you may need a degreaser but just plain old tap water will do the majority of the work. Last but not least, you will turn to the inside of your car. To clean the plastics or other hard surfaces, you can just take a shop towel and some clean water and wipe down everything with light pressure. When it comes to fabrics and soft coverings, you can clean that by using damp cloths and vacuum cleaners. “If you find a bird has pooped on your car, wash it off as quick as you can. There are compounds in bird waste that can damage most car paint jobs. If you leave it in the sun and the poop bakes on, you could end up with a dull spot in the paint. If you want to show your support for a cause, car magnets are better than bumper stickers. They don't damage the paint and are easy to move around and ultimately remove when the fad has passed.” (Longhurst)

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