Whether you’re adding a turbo to your car or just refinishing the one you already have the best and really only option is powder coating. Eastwood has everything you need to completely restore your turbo in an extremely durable corrosion-free finish that other coatings simply can’t match.
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How To Retrofit Modern Gauges in Your Classic
A retro looking dash for a 60’s Chevy truck will cost you about $400+, that’s a lot to spend on just the dash. Depending on your gauge layout there is another affordable option that will not only retain a classic original look, it will also allow the use of modern gauges. In this article I’ll show you how to retrofit modern gauges into an original cluster by only making a few minor modifications to the factory hardware.
Can You Powder Coat Glass?
We all know you can powder coat metal but what about other materials such as glass? In order to powder coat an item there is really only one determining factor, it must be able to withstand 400ºF. Metal is one of the best materials to powder coat because it conducts electricity, allowing the charged powder to be drawn to the part thus completing the circuit. That leaves out all other non conductive items, can they be powder coated too? Hot flocking is the most common way of powder coating non conductive objects by heating them up to temperature, pulling them out of the oven and then applying the powder without needing to connect the grounding cable or plug in the gun. The part is already hot so the powder melts on contact. Once there is full coverage you put it back into the oven to finish curing. This method is proven and utilized by many manufacturing companies but there are some other little known tricks to coat materials like glass without having to heat them up before.
Why Powder Coating is Better Than Spray Paint
For some unknown reason a lot of car guys are very hesitant to take the plunge into the world of powder coating. This means a lot of people are missing out on all the benefits powder coating has compared to other types of coatings. It seems like there is some […]
Choosing the Correct Coating for your Exhaust Manifolds
A vehicles exhaust system can be one of the most common areas for rust. The majority of all cars have exhaust systems which are completely exposed to the elements at all times. If thats the case, any untreated steel components run the risk of rusting out fairly quickly. To ensure […]
Easy Way to Remember When to Change Oil – Quick Tip
Trying to remember oil change intervals can be a hassle especially if you have more than one vehicle in your garage. Even if your memory is spot on, its not worth taking the risk of damaging your motor from a missed oil change. Here is an easy way to keep […]
Proper Garage Door Lubrication
Keeping your garage door in good working order is one of those things that can be easily overlooked. While it may not see like an important task taking a few minutes every couple months to make sure all of the moving parts are functioning the way they should. It’ll save […]
DIY Removable Exhaust Hangers
Adding a new exhaust system to your ride but don’t want to use the cheap parts store hangers and clamps? Lets face it we all know how horrible they are, aside from just looking tacky, they almost never last. The U-bolt clamps are just as bad, you better hope you […]
How To Install a Tri-Flow Radiator
How To Install a Tri-Flow Radiator The new Eastwood Maxx-Power Tri-Flow aluminum radiators have been proven to keep a car 24 degrees cooler than a regular OEM brass and copper radiator. Their 3 pass design cools better than typical single pass aluminum radiators too. Getting this added cooling is easy […]