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Kevin Tetz

Auto Body Videos on DVD • How to Restore and Paint Your Car!


AutoBody101.com is proud to partner with restoration expert and host of Spike TV's "Trucks!", Kevin Tetz to bring you the highest quality and most informative video based auto refinishing education available.  If you want to learn how to "get it right", these DVDs are the most comprehensive and quickest way to success.  The value here is phenomenal -- think about the tuition you'd have to pay, even at a local tech school night course -- there is no comparison.  Kevin speaks in plain language, shows you all the key tips and tricks of the trade, and doesn't miss a beat when it comes to giving you the knowledge you need.  For greater savings buy a complete set -- you will not be disappointed.


All DVDs are NTSC region 1.  DVDs ship directly from Kevin's fulfillment center.

Paint Your Own Car II

Paint Your Own Car
DVD -

$38.95

(US shipping included)

Description:

All New fully updated version of the original, with the addition now of covering waterborne basecoats and the latest improvements in tools and equipment.  This DVD takes you step-by-step through a complete color change paint job.  Your confidence about approaching this job will be significantly increased after watching this DVD.  I watched it twice, it was so full of great information.  This DVD is a must for anyone facing an overall for the first time, or anyone who would like to be up on the latest techniques.  Note:  Almost all of the information here applies to solvent based systems as it does to waterborne -- for exact application details you should always consult your product's material technical and safety sheets.  Includes details on:

  • Tools & Equipment
  • Vehicle assessment
  • Metal patch welding/repair
  • Dent repair
  • Using body fillers
  • Urethane bumper repair
  • Priming / Guidecoat / Blocking
  • Final sanding & prep
  • Painting door jambs
  • Effective masking techniques
  • Spraying best practices
  • Applying base
  • Applying clear

Running time: 1 hour 50 minutes.    Format: Widescreen

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The Entire Paintucation™ Library!

Full Collection
DVD set -

$199.95

(US shipping included)

Description:

Our most popular package!  For the person who is serious about obtaining a complete education covering all aspects of automotible restoration and refinishing:  The complete DVD collection, offered at a tremendous savings over buying each DVD separately.  You get every single title in the collection, over 9 hours of material.  Less than $22 per hour, which is cheaper than ballroom dancing lessons (and a lot more useful -- but don't tell my wife I said that).  6 Titles, 7 DVDs in all.  This package includes:

  • Paint Your Own Car!
  • Body Shop Basics
  • Color Sanding and Buffing
  • Metal Prep and Rust Repair
  • Body Panel Replacement
  • Xtreme Detailing

Running time: over 9 hours

The First Four Titles

First Four Titles
DVD set -

$134.95

(US shipping included)

Description:

This is a great core set of education, offered at significant savings over buying the titles separately.  This package includes:

  • Paint Your Own Car!
  • Body Shop Basics
  • Color Sanding and Buffing
  • Metal Prep and Rust Repair

Running time: over 5 hours

Body Shop Basics

Body Shop Basics
DVD -

$38.95

(US shipping included)

Description:

A great introduction to the world of paint and body work.  You are taken step-by-step through a typical dent repair, starting from assessing the damage all the way through to base/clear and cut/buff.  Top-notch techniques all the way, no detail is left to the imagination.  Kevin talks you through and demonstrates every step in the journey.  Topics include:

  • Damage assessment
  • Tools & safety
  • Compressors and spraygun technology
  • Dent repair
  • Using body filler
  • Priming / Blocking
  • Masking
  • Stepping down color / blending
  • Handling metallic base
  • Applying clear
  • Dealing with 'nibs' in clear
  • Final wet sanding and polish

Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes    Format: Fullscreen

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Color Sanding and Buffing

Color Sanding and Buffing
DVD -

$38.95

(US shipping included)

Description:

This DVD goes into great detail, covering and demonstrating many techniques of colorsanding, buffing, and paint repair.  You will gain the confidence you need to successfully cut & buff your car, with show quality results.  Kevin reveals professional tips & tricks at every step in the process.  This DVD is a great addition to the Paint Your Own Car DVD.  It's been updated to include the cut & buff of the Mustang that was painted in that DVD, which is a nice closure to that project.  Topics covered:

  • Tools & safety
  • Sandpaper selection
  • Compounds & glaze
  • Flattening trash & dust
  • The "razor blade" technique
  • Buffing pads
  • Proper electric buffer technique
  • Buffing for show quality
  • Eliminating any nasty runs
  • Proper use of a D/A sander

Running time: 1 hour 5 minutes    Format: Fullscreen

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Metal Prep and Rust Repair

Metal Prep and Rust Repair
DVD -

$38.95

(US shipping included)

Description:

This awesome DVD covers much more than the title suggests.  Anyone faced with cutting out rust spots, dealing with dents, and general fix-up of panels will benefit tremendously from the knowledge found here.  Many time and money saving tips are given, along with safety precautions.  Topics include:

  • Paint stripping (chem / mech)
  • Dent repair
  • Light body work
  • Metal finishing / prep
  • Welding in metal patches
  • Removing surface rust
  • Rust prevention
  • Priming

Running time: 50 minutes    Format: Fullscreen

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Body Panel Replacement

Body Panel Replacement
2 DVDs -

$54.95

(US shipping included)

Description:

In this two-DVD set, Kevin demonstrates replacing panels using both modern and vintage techniques.  The level of detail that is explained and demonstrated here will have you well on your way to becoming proficient at these critical restoration skills.  This is a MUST for anyone doing any significant repairs or restoration.  Topics covered:

  • Proper & required tools
  • Quarter panel patch
  • Tail light panel replacement
  • Full quarter panel replacement
  • Rust patching / metal fab
  • Door skin removal & replace
  • Welding techniques
  • Using structural adhesives
  • Fixing panel misalignment
  • Vintage body soldering
  • Many more tips and techniques!

Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes    Format: Fullscreen

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Xtreme Detailing

Xtreme Detailing
DVD -

$38.95

(US shipping included)

Description:

This DVD is jam-packed with techniques and procedures that cover every aspect of detailing (and beyond!) your vehicle.  You will need to watch this DVD a couple of times to really appreciate all of the information that Kevin has included here.  Take years off the look of your car, or get it ready for the next show -- you will be in detail heaven with this incredible DVD.  Topics covered:

  • Proper car washing
  • Carpet repair
  • Cleaning and buffing products
  • Leather cleaning
  • Leather crack/rip repair
  • Headliner replacement
  • Repairing oxidized paint
  • Glass cleaning and repair
  • Windshield restoration
  • Headlight restoration
  • Color sanding and buffing
  • Using a clay bar
  • Applying new pinstripe tape
  • Removing old pinstripe tape
  • Chrome polishing
  • Aluminum repair & polish
  • Stainless steel repair
  • Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes    Format: Fullscreen

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