Painting Like a Pro

aint and bodywork, two of the most important aspects of building a hot rod. While these two words strike fear in the hearts of many, today there are new tools and materials that make the process more doable. Like most things, everything required to do bodywork is available on the Internet. When it came time to do the bodywork and paint on our ’36 Ford phaeton we used Summit Racing brand materials. The reasoning was simple: quality products, fast delivery, and the price is attractive, too. We used all Summit Racing materials, from the body filler to the finish primer. We also used their house brand dry sandpapers, while the finish wet sandpaper was 3M and USC brands. Over the years it has been our experience that using materials from the same manufacturer