Air compressors are most commonly used to run pneumatic tools and to put air into an object like a car or motorcycle/bicycle tire, sports ball, kids toys, etc. We often get questions about using the air pressure in a shop compressor for cleaning or blowing something out. Care must be […]
Author: Joe Dick
How Many Gallon Air Compressor Do I need to Paint a Car?
Painting a car at home can be an affordable way to tackle a big job yourself. There are a number of factors that could make or break your paint job. Getting or making sure you have the correct size compressor is one of the first things you should do after you decide on the color. We often get calls asking about how many gallons the compressor tank should be to paint a car. This is often a misconception when looking into the painting process.
GETTING THE BEST RESULTS WITH EASTWOOD APOLLO TURBINE HVLP PAINT SPRAY SYSTEMS
HVLP turbo spray guns are held closer to the work surface being sprayed. Generally, 10cm is the average distance suggested. Some slight adjustments either closer or further back might be necessary. Move the spray gun across the work surface keeping it at the same distance and moving it at the same speed while observing the wetness of the paint edge. Be sure to move the spray gun slightly off the end work surface, quickly release the trigger and then pull the trigger back while moving the spray gun back in the opposite direction. Overlap the previous pattern approximately 75%. Repeat pattern back and forth until the piece being sprayed has a nice even wet coat.
Project Car Planner- How to Plan for a Future Project Car
Starting a project car begins long before you even own the vehicle. Proper planning of your next project could help you grasp what it will take to build your dream car or what you need to be looking for in your next ride. Kevin Tetz has been a long time […]
Are you the Ultimate Ford Fan? Test your Knowledge Here!
It’s a time honored tradition to show off your love for a car manufacturer with the knowledge in the brand you have when bench racing with your friends in the garage or at a show. We decided to put together a little survey for you to test your knowledge. Share with your friends and see how many they get correct! Answers are at the bottom of the page.
What to do When Your Car Engine Overheats
Most normal people drive modern cars with computer controlled everything, and they seldom over heat. If you folks are like me (and I know you are because I’m an Eastwood guy too) you likely drive a special car that is more than a few years old and may have a carburetor, purely mechanical forms of engine control (or manual, driver controlled) systems, and a motor butting out a lot more power and heat than the factory ever provided. Some of the common advice for what to do in case of an overheating car works no matter what car you are driving, but older cars sometime require special care.
Eastwood Surface Conditioning Tool Review By Skinned Knuckles Magazine
COURTESY OF SKINNED KNUCKLES MAGAZINE FROM THEIR JUNE 2017 ISSUE. Eastwood’s Surface Conditioning Tool – Contour SCT By Roy Girasa The following review of the Eastwood Surface Conditioning Tool (SCT) was submitted by Roy G. of Oregon. Roy volunteered to use the tool as part of the restoration of his 1964 […]
Top 5 Power Tools You Need in Your Garage
A good power tool should make your life easier AND save you time. The more time you have, the more you will get done! We’re going to assume you have common power tools like a drill, grinder, etc. in your shop if you’re working on your own project car; but […]
Securely Fasten Metal With An Air Rivet Gun
The most common method for attaching metal panels to each other is bolting, screwing, or welding. These methods work well in some cases, but aren’t the only method for securely fastening metal together. Before the days of every home shop having a welder, rivets were used to fasten things together. […]