Where To Start When Restoring A Classic Car

There are all sorts of reasons why clients and customers seek car body repair services in Basildon and beyond – from fixing a damaged bumper to restoring a classic car to its former glory.

While the latter is an incredibly popular pastime for car enthusiasts, many are unsure where and how to get started – which is where our team of experts come in. Not only do we recognise the incredible importance of identifying the right parts and components, but we offer a wide range of restoration products to help the process and can support you in colour-matching any and every old car model to the paint you need.

In this blog, we’re sharing a quickfire guide to classic car restoration – covering the do’s and don’ts from start to finish. 

What Does Classic Car Restoration Involve?

There is nothing quite as exciting as undertaking a classic car restoration project, from identifying the right parts to scouring the internet for accessories and other features which elevate the presentation of the car and give it a new lease of life.

Classic car restoration can start from anywhere – be it the shell of an old vehicle or a well-maintained classic car which just requires a lick of paint and some updates. 

Most of our customers use the recommended Novol coating system which ensures the paintwork is fully protected and will not corrode over time. The paint itself can be sourced by our team of experts, using our in-house and online system which takes the make, model, and year of your car and identifies the exact shade of paint you need to match the existing bodywork. 

Do’s And Don’ts Of Classic Car Restoration

To start with a major “don’t” from the world of classic car restoration, it’s important that you avoid any suppliers, products, or components which aren’t a good or exact match for your vehicle. Cutting corners might be cheaper but it separates the vehicle you’re rebuilding from how it should look.

One of the big “do’s” of classic car restoration, however, is to be open to new skills. As part of your project, not only will you have to identify and find often elusive parts and vehicle components and accessories, but you will learn about fitting different elements of the vehicle together and will discover the beauty of little wins and progressions throughout the course of your project. 

We recommend marrying your connection with a classic car expert like us with a local club for other enthusiasts, whose experience, and skills you can tap into when you need extra support or help finding specific parts. Finally, make sure that you have a budget that you can stick to when undertaking your project and be realistic with your timescales. 

Many classic car restoration projects are more expensive, and take up more time than people realise – so take the time to research and connect with other like-minded people before getting started to ensure that this is something you can and want to commit to. 

For more advice and hands-on support when restoring a classic car, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team of experts.