Over time, the constant exposure to heat, sunlight and dust can age your vehicle’s dashboard. This can cause the dashboard to look dull and the surface to be weak. This is why it is a good idea to know how to restore your dash. Below, we take a look at […]
Author: Joe Dick
What Is the Proper Mixing Ratio for a Urethane Basecoat?
When painting any surface of a vehicle using a urethane basecoat, it is important to know how to correctly mix the paint in order to achieve the best results. In order to mix the urethane basecoat correctly, you will need the following supplies: urethane basecoat, urethane activator, reducer solution (recommended). […]
Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk’, Episode 29: JF Launier – 2014 Ridler Award Winner
‘What does it take to win the Ridler Award?’ is a question many fabricators would love to know the answer to.
How Do I Prep a Surface for Polyurethane Paint?
If you are tackling any auto body project that involves applying a coat or more of polyurethane paint, it is important to know how to properly prepare your surface area. The first thing you need to do is gather your materials, which include: a PRE paint solution, 400 to 600 […]
What is a Lap Joint and How Do You Perform One?
A common joint found in auto repair work, the lap joint is a piece where two pieces of metal overlap each other. An ideal lap weld should have a good amount of weld bead penetration without the upper edge melting back or overlaying. If the upper layer melts too much, the lap joint will be too weak and thin. Making lap welds takes a good amount of practice to get it right, so experiment with your welding angle, arc length and rate of stitching welder travel to find the best combination for you.
How to Sharpen Tungsten
There are a variety of ways that a weld can go wrong, particularly when you are TIG welding. TIG welding is a very high-quality method of welding metal and one that requires much skill and practice. In this article, we will show you how to sharpen the tungsten in a […]
How To Use An Impact Wrench
An impact wrench is a very helpful tool for making mechanical automotive jobs run smoother and faster. It can aid in the changing of tires and even the rebuilding of an engine. An impact wrench is a hand-held pneumatic tool that relieves you from the fatigue of using a manual […]
Welding Terminology
If you have a welding machine and weld metals often, it is important to know what you are talking about when it comes to technical vocabulary. The more you understand welding terminology and concepts, the better you will be able to properly perform welding tasks with your machine. Below, we […]
Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk’, Episode 28.5: JF Launier – 2014 Ridler Award Winner
Podcast: Play in new window | Download It’s probably safe to assume that the Detroit AutoRama Ridler Award is the most prestigious honor in the fabrication world. Typically two people will receive a trophy: one to the builder and one to the shop that financed it. In the case of […]