SCG Classic Car Restoration Beginners Corner

With Beginner's Corner we teach very basic skills of car restoration to those who've never attempted to work on cars. Every one of us, regardless of how skilled we may be now, started out knowing nothing. We had no tools, no knowledge of car restoration and no expertise, just a willingness to try...

How to Use a Caliper Beginners Corner
Vernier calipers are incredibly useful devices. Once quite expensive, reasonably accurate ones are now available from a number of sources for under $20 . . .keep reading

Sanding Made Simple Beginners Corner
Many believe that "sanding is sanding." That is; all you need to do is grab a piece of sandpaper and start rubbing, no matter what the surface might be that you are trying to smooth. As with many car restoration processes, there's more to it than what meets the eye . . .keep reading

How to Remove Glass from a Window Frame Beginners Corner
In car restoration, some "simple" projects can seem daunting, especially when it comes to glass. Here's how you remove glass in the most efficient manner . . .keep reading

How to Pound Out a Dent Beginners Corner
In car restoration, you will find that dents come in large and small sizes. They can be a crease, a shallow egg-shaped depression or just a little ding. Here's one way to approach them . . .keep reading

Steering Wheel Removal Beginners Corner
Many people think their steering wheels are fixed, welded or in some other way unremovable. Actually, they come off surprisingly easily . . .keep reading

How to Drill Beginners Corner
	Nearly everyone owns a drill, but relatively few actually know how to efficiently and safely use one. Here are a few techniques and tricks . . .keep reading

How to Solder Beginners Corner
Soldering is the most effective of all electrical connections, making them less prone to failure than any other connections. Learn how to properly solder here . . .keep reading

Metal Cutting 101: Choosing Tin Snips Beginners Corner
Cutting metal is a bit more involved than cutting out paper dolls . . .keep reading

How to Mix and Spread Body Filler Beginners Corner
Plastic body filler (Bondo) has a reputation for being an inferior way of smoothing dents and patching holes. The real problem is that plastic body fillers are not used correctly. Here's the right way . . .keep reading

Replacing Burned-Out Headlights Beginners Corner
Lights burn out. Automotive bulbs can take the cold, heat, humidity and lots of vibrations, but they do eventually burn out and need to be replaced. This article shows you how . . .keep reading